A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman continues to be leading name in the UAE market, acting for a host of marquee lenders and borrowers on acqusition finance, project finance, and restructurings, often with an Islamic element. Samer Eido leads the practice and is routinely sought out by banks, financial institutions, corporates, and sovereign-backed entities for domestic and cross border counsel. Anthony Traboulsi is praised for his ‘strategic approach combined with in-depth financial knowledge with a nuanced understanding of global markets’, while Adam Banks is noted for his skill in restructurings and insolvencies. Sajjad Juma's far-reaching practice covers conventional and Islamic finance transactions, and Afsha Karim is active in the real estate and infrastructure sectors. Haris Meyer Hanif joined from Freshfields in January 2024.