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Simmons & Simmons Middle East LLP is active on the update and issuance of a range of debt instruments, demonstrating engagement with corporates and financial institutions in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan, among others. Team head Lee Irvine is praised for ‘his rapport with clients and entrepreneurial approach’. He oversees complex sukuk transactions and international debt offerings, as well as boasting strong connections to financial institutions in Qatar. Leah Weldon-Evans, who joined the firm from HSBC in March 2024, provides further transactional and regulatory expertise.
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Testimonials
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‘Simmons & Simmons is one of the market leaders for financial institutions, corporate and technology companies, and regulatory work in the Saudi market, with strong presence in Dubai, London and elsewhere.'
‘They have great quality control, responsiveness, consistency and professionalism of service.'
Key clients
- Standard Chartered Bank
- The Commercial Bank
Work highlights
Advised on the first issuance of sustainability Sukuk by Emirates Islamic, listed on Nasdaq Dubai.