Under the supervision of Claire Matheson Kirton and Debashis Dey, the debt and Islamic finance group at White & Case LLP excels in an array of transactional mandates ranging from Ijara and Mubaraha facilities to a plethora of conventional cross border matters. Kirton stands out for her expertise in the aviation sector, frequently liaising with international banks and financiers on aircraft leasing deals. Dey is noted for his expertise in sukuk issuances but possesses know-how which extends to mezzanine facilities and recapitalisation exercises. Eren Ayanlar and Marcin Zawadzki are names to note while William Watson and Greg Pospodinis both left the firm in 2025.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Very established practice with an in-depth knowledge of the market.'
- ‘Very good associates and partners.'
- ‘Very experienced, knowledgeable and expert in banking field.'
- ‘All partners are exceptional.'
Key clients
- Emirates
- Propertyfinder Limited
- La Ville Hotel
- HSBC
- United Al Saqer
- Jumeriah Group
- Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC)
- IHS Holding
- Jubail Island Investment Company
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- ROSHN
- J.P. Morgan
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Claire Matheson Kirton; Debashis Dey
Other key lawyers
Eren Ayanlar; Marcin Zawadzki