Sukuk:

Our sukuk practice is among the strongest facets of our Islamic finance practice. Our lawyers are considered among the most qualified legal advisors in the region on sukuk structuring and implementation. We advise governments, developers and prominent financial institutions across jurisdictions in the Middle East, acting for both underwriters and issuers. In addition to advising some of the largest sukuk deals in the market, our lawyers played a significant role in shaping the regulatory framework necessary for fulfilling the enormous potential of Islamic finance in Egypt, serving on the board of advisors to Egyptian lawmakers in the drafting of Egypt’s first sovereign sukuk law.

Sharia Compliant Funds

Shariah-compliant funds are investment vehicle funds structured in accordance with Shariah tenets. Unlike normal funds, an extra layer of ethical rules is integrated into the management of Shariah-compliant funds and are often managed under Islamic contracts. Our lawyers have the skill to ensure that every aspect of a fund is managed according to the highest Shariah standards.

Islamic Banking – Compliant Financing and Mortgaging

We regularly counsel both businesses and lenders on Shariah-compliant financing options. We understand the importance of financing new ventures and expansions ethically, without sacrificing the financially benefit. Our lawyers have the adroitness to maximize both, even in the most convoluted financing arrangements. Our experience in Islamic finance is broad enough, and the understanding that has come with years of dedication deep enough, to handle the legal aspects of any shariah-compliant mortgage. Our practice encompasses advising on the most appropriate form of Islamic mortgage as well as drawing up necessary documents for Ijara, Musharaka, and Murabaha home purchases.