19 July 2023Publication
Turning the tide on the blue economy
Foundational to all life on Earth, the ocean is the next great investment frontier.
Broad range of services
We have expertise in the full range of modern and traditional Islamic finance contracts such as Sukuk, W’ad, Murabaha, Ijara, Mudaraba and Musharakah. We have applied our skills in areas such as new Islamic institution establishment, product strategy, legal risk management and in banking, project finance, asset finance, trade finance, derivatives, fund formation and insurance transactions.
Understanding Shariah principles
With a deep understanding of Shariah principles and close relationships with many of the world’s leading Shariah scholars, our team offers a leading capability in advanced Islamic product development and transaction management.
Helping the industry grow
Members of our team make a unique contribution to the development of the Islamic finance industry. Our team includes members of HM Treasury's Islamic Finance Technical Group and the UKTI Islamic Finance Sub-Committee and a former member of the HM Treasury Islamic Finance Experts Group. We are also a strategic partner in an international initiative to help to train and develop future Shariah scholars.
Thought leadership
In recognition of the nascent state of the industry, we frequently offer bespoke training courses to our clients. We also regularly hold seminars and publish briefings for our clients and speak at international conferences on the latest developments in the industry.
Our experience
Aircraft financing
Advising a Middle Eastern bank on the Ijarah financing of a Boeing 737 aircraft for an aircraft operating lessor.
Islamic bank
Advising on setting up an Islamic bank from inception including product development.
Funds
Advising Allianz Global Investors Europe on the launch of its first series of Shariah compliant funds and iShares II plc on cross listing and registration on NYSE Euronext Paris of 20 sub-funds including Shariah compliant ETFs.
Key contacts
If you have any questions, contact a member of the Islamic Finance team for assistance:
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