Addleshaw Goddard is renowned for its expertise in international restructurings but leverages expertise which extends to islamic finance, revolving credit facilities and syndicated financing mandates. The team is jointly spearheaded by Robin Hickman, who leverages a wealth of multi jurisdictional expertise in his practice alongside Sandeep Puri, who is especially active in the telecommunications and real estate sectors. Philip Chalmers is noted for his capabilities in refinancing facilities and equity bridge loans. Sabina Passi is a key name to note for her strength in acquisition finance.
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Testimonials
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- A highly efficient team that offers magic circle advice at competitive prices - they are constantly available and extremely responsive.
- Philip Chalmers is a calm and reassuring hand offering practical advice at the appropriate times. He is ably supported by Aidan Fittis, who is all over the detail and has a real passion for delivering high-quality legal advice.
- ‘Strong technical ability, Strict adherence to deadlines, High accessibility and responsiveness levels.'
- ‘Highly capable technically, strong business and market experience, clear understanding of market precedents. These all lead to strong negotiation positions which translates to timely agreement on and execution of transaction documents.'
- ‘The team is fantastic. Everything runs smoothly all the time and they anticipate client needs before even being asked.'
- ‘Sabina Passi is a stand out lawyer. Technically brilliant, responsive, great fun to work with. She runs circles round counterparties and is a brilliant problem solver, always the lawyer who rolls her sleeves up and does what needs to be done.'
Key clients
- Cognita Limited
- Mashreqbank
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
- Emirates NBD Bank
- Commercial Bank of Dubai
- Barclays Bank
- Ruya Partners
- JP Morgan
- Gulf Capital
- Emirates NBD Bank
- MUFG Bank
- Aldar
- Goldman Sachs
- Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
- ABC Islamic Bank
- Dubai Islamic Bank
Work highlights
Acting for the Metito group on the restructure of its existing bank debt from over 20 regional and international banks.
Acting for the mandated lead arrangers on the facilities made available to TA in order to finance its majority acquisition of Alephya Education, a major school provider operating across the gulf.
Acting for Azizi Developments LLC on a receivables financing from Cerberus Capital Management for strategic land acquisitions in the UAE.
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Robin Hickman; Sandeep Puri
Other key lawyers
Philip Chalmers; Sabina Passi