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Partner
Career
Tien is a finance lawyer specialising in structured trade, commodity finance and ship finance and has been based in the UAE for over 17 years.
Tien has been involved in a number of domestic and cross border financings such as the award winning Port Khalifa financing (2020). Tien’s current matters also include representing the Swiss headquarters of a global bank in the restructuring of a UAE-based large oil trader (ongoing 2025).
Tien also specialises in asset and international finance including acting for financial institutions (including commercial and development banks), international corporations and shipping companies in relation to the financing, chartering, newbuilding and sale and purchase of ships and yachts including Islamic finance techniques.
Tien was previously seconded to the in-house legal team of a major banking client in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'The team combines deep sector knowledge with responsiveness, honesty, and a collaborative style that makes them stand out from other firms. Their ability to integrate seamlessly into our decision-making process and support us through complex and time-sensitive matters has been invaluable.’
- 'Tien Tai is a thorough professional who brings both depth of legal expertise and a strong commercial understanding. He is thorough, pragmatic, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that the advice we receive is not only legally robust but also strategically aligned with our business objectives.'
Key clients
- Al Seer Marine
- BGN Energy