Stephen Knight leads the banking and finance team at Dentons which is noted for its strong presence in the energy and real estate sectors, advising on a plethora of project finance mandates. Knight frequently assists clients with sustainability-linked financing and revolving facilities while Qasim Aslam is noted for his capabilities in complex cross border transactions. Nathaniel Armstrong leverages a wealth of conventional and Islamic lending experience. Udayan Mukherjee strengthens the teams offering in the infrastructure and manufacturing industries.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very much the "go to" law firm in the UAE for any project/corporate finance transactions. Attention to detail, collaboration, experience, ticks all the boxes.'
- ‘Nathaniel Armstrong is going from strength to strength and is very respected by banks and clients.'
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB)
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC (ADIB)
- Aldar Properties PJSC
- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar)
- Banco Santander S.A
- Barclays Bank
- Commercial Bank of Dubai PJSC
- Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC (DIB)
- Deutsche Bank
- Emirates NBD Bank PJSC
- Energy Development Oman
- Etihad Airways PJSC
- First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
- GEMS Education
- HSBC Middle East Limited
- The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
- JP Morgan Chase
- Kuwait International Bank
- Khaleeji Commercial Bank
- Mashreqbank PSC
Work highlights
Advised Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar) in relation to its landmark AED9 billion (US$2.45 billion) sustainability-linked syndicated senior unsecured committed multi-tranche revolving credit facility.
Advised on the project financing and development of the Hafeet Rail project. This initiative marks the GCC's first cross-border rail project, including the future connection between Abu Dhabi and Sohar Port in Oman.
Advised the syndicate of financiers on a landmark Shari'a-compliant syndicated ship financing totalling US$235 million for an Al Seer Marine and BGN joint venture, ABGC.
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Practice head
Stephen Knight
Other key lawyers
Qasim Aslam; Nathaniel Armstrong; Udayan Mukherjee