Praised as ‘well-established, responsive, and easy to work with’, Walkers is proficient in capital market transactions and project financing. Daniel Wood is knowledgeable of private equity funds, Ciaran Bohnacker handles Islamic financing, and Tom Cochrane is well-versed in investment funds. Luke Petith and Cate Barbour are experienced in restructuring. Murray Laing is often engaged in civil litigation, and Johanna Hendry often advises on corporate transactions. Bryan O’Donnell is another key team member.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • 'The Walkers team in Dubai is incredibly responsive and provides top-quality legal advice from both a legal and practical perspective. They are by far the best offshore practice in the UAE.'
  • 'Walkers consistently delivers high-quality service, especially in offshore jurisdictions.'
  • ‘The team is very well-established, responsive, and easy to work with.’
  • 'Despite working across different continents and time zones, the team seamlessly attends to clients' queries and requests without delay.'
  • 'The team is well-established, professional, and strategic. Their transparency in pricing and speed of delivery make them a reliable choice.'
  • 'Murray Laing is an exceptional partner, he is hard-working, very responsive, and demonstrates excellent tactical nous.'
  • 'I am particularly impressed with Luke Petith for his clear and constructive interactions with clients on both legal and commercial matters.'
  • 'Cate Barbour stands out for her impressive work ethic and teamwork.'
  • 'Johanna Hendry is excellent and my go-to contact. She is extremely responsive, technically outstanding, and always ensures seamless delivery, even under challenging circumstances.'
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Clients clés

  • GFH Financial Group
  • International Airfinance Corporation
  • HSBC
  • Gulf Capital
  • SHUAA Capital psc
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
  • Emirates NBD
  • Emirates Airlines
  • Kitopi
  • Sidra Capital

Points forts

  • Represented MBFX in ongoing disputes with Von Der Heydt S.A. ("VDHI").
  • Advised KSA's Public Investments Fund (PIF) on the establishment of an inaugural green bond issuance.
  • Advised Tabby on its US$200 million series D equity financing at a valuation of $1.5 billion.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Daniel Wood

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Ciaran Bohnacker

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Tom Cochrane
Luke Petith

Meilleurs collaborateurs

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

Cate Barbour
Johanna Hendry

Responsable de la pratique

Daniel Wood; Ciaran Bohnacker; Tom Cochrane; Luke Petith; Murray Laing

Autres avocats clés

Cate Barbour; Johanna Hendry; Bryan O’Donnell