Islamic Funds
Our investment funds team regularly advises on the establishment and on-going operation of a wide range of Shari'a-compliant investment funds.
Our investment funds team has developed a range of Shari'a compliant fund structures across a range of sector including advising on Shari'a-compliant real estate, hedge, fixed income, private equity and SME funds. We also advise on acquisitions and disposals for, and investments into Shari'a compliant funds.
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Publications: 23 November 2023
Sustainable lending – a growing role for Islamic finance and Middle Eastern financiers
The aims of ESG investing and Islamic Finance structures are already closely – though not perfectly – aligned. Middle Eastern governments are looking to diversify away from oil and gas. This, Samer…
Recognition
Has extensive capabilities in open and closed-ended funds, Shari'a-compliant structures and private equity investments.
Chambers & Partners, Global-Wide – Middle East Wide, Investment Funds, 2019
Highly regarded international firm widely endorsed for its distinguished investment funds practice across the region. Regularly advises high-end regional and international clients on a range of investment products. Recognised by a number of sources for its impressive sovereign wealth fund expertise.
Chambers & Partners, Global-Wide – Middle East Wide, Investment Funds, 2019
Impressive knowledge of market trends both regionally and globally," and found it "works well with their regulatory practice to set up fund-related entities.
Chambers & Partners, Global-Wide – Middle East Wide, Investment Funds, 2019
Deal highlights
A Dubai real estate company
A joint venture between a UAE sovereign wealth fund and US real estate asset manager
A US hedge fund manager
A Middle Eastern private equity firm
We advised a Middle Eastern private equity firm on the establishment of ASAS, a pan-MENA real estate fund, structured by way of Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership, with Shari’a-compliant investment projects across the MENA region.