Bimal has international experience on a wide range of project and other forms of structured finance, including project transactions in the Middle East, Africa and Asia in the petrochemicals and oil and gas sector. He has also acted for Islamic lenders, multi-lateral agencies and has considerable experience of Export Credit Agency led project financings.
"Bimal Desai is consistently singled out by peers as the firm's preeminent figure in this area, with one describing him as 'a very good, experienced lawyer'." (IFLR, 2012)
"Clients ….value Desai and say his opinion is invaluable: 'Second to none in terms of depth of market knowledge, Bimal Desai has effectively designed the UAE legal practice on a huge range of points and is extremely well respected in this market' " (IFLR, 2012)
Bimal is recognised as “Lawyer of the Year” in Dubai Project Finance and Development by Best Lawyers’ 2013.
Bimal is recognised as Best Lawyers’ 2011 UAE Oil & Gas Lawyer of the Year.
Bimal is recognised as a "Leading Individual" in both Banking & Finance and Projects & Energy by Legal 500, 2011, UAE.
Peers say Bimal Desai is "someone we all rate very, very highly," while clients like his "understanding of the finance market in the region, prompt execution and clear, helpful advice." (Chambers Global, 2011, UAE)
"Both peers and clients love working with banking head Bimal Desai and one source said:'You'd be hard pressed to find a better project finance attorney in the region'." (Chambers Global, 2011, Middle East).
LLB, University of Bristol, 1987
LLM, University of Cambridge, 1988