Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP is internationally recognised for its maritime finance expertise and has been expanding its presence in the renewable energy, agriculture, and financial services sectors. Department head Rustum Shah handles a broad range of mandates, including PPP joint ventures, revolving financing facilities, Murabaha structures, and corporate redomiciliations. Murtaza Hussain adds further depth to the banking and finance practice, with experience in insolvency proceedings and trade finance mandates.
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Profile
Work Department
Banking and Finance, Project Finance, Islamic Finance
Position
Managing Associate
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Key clients
- Al Dahra Global Treasury Excellence Centre Limited Yellow Door Energy Limited National Bank of Fujairah PJSC The Arab Energy Fund Sun International FZE The Omniyat Group Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC Emirates NBD Bank PJSC ICICI Bank Ltd, Dubai Branch Axis Bank Ltd Commercial Bank of Dubai
Work highlights
Acted as sponsor's counsel for the landmark PPP joint venture formed by a GCC government owned port operator and a private group that is a world leader in shipping and logistics.

