Fielding a ‘very efficient and knowledgeable’ team, White & Case LLP advises financial institutions, fund managers, and sovereign wealth funds on the structuring, formation, and launch of both onshore and offshore fund vehicles. The team is active across the DIFC, ADGM, KSA, Qatar, and the wider international funds landscape, with strong experience in conventional and Shari’ah-compliant structures. Phillip Sacks left the firm in March 2026.
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- ‘Marie-Sophie Bandeira Vieira stands out for her responsiveness, commerciality and friendly approach. Yannick Whorms is also excellent.’
- ‘Very commercial and hard working.’
- ‘We have consistently been impressed by the White & Case Funds team in the UAE. Their deep technical expertise, combined with a pragmatic and commercial approach, sets them apart.’
- ‘The Funds team at White & Case is consistently strong across the board. Yannick Whorms is our primary contact and stands out for his exceptional responsiveness and technical excellence.'
- 'The knowledge of the team is exceptional, and they have a strong pool of senior funds lawyers, including three partners. Marie-Sophie Bandeira Vieira is fantastic in all respects, particularly her commerciality and ability to make complex deals easy to understand for clients to follow. They are extremely innovative and easy to work with.’
- ‘All partners at White & Case are excellent in their field of expertise.’
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Yannick Whorms; Julien Bensaid; Marie-Sophie Bandeira Vieira; Jack Meegan