UAE Banking & Finance
Corporate | Legal Advisory
About
Senior-led legal advice for borrowers, lenders, and sponsors navigating the UAE’s financial system
Banking and finance law in the UAE is multi-layered — shaped by a blend of civil and Islamic law, multiple regulators, and the evolving role of offshore and onshore jurisdictions. For companies raising debt, structuring products, or entering new financial markets, legal clarity isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity.
Through our Private Office legal partner, Kingsbury & Partners provides clients with access to market-leading legal advice across the full spectrum of UAE banking and finance matters. From bilateral lending and fintech licensing to acquisition finance and structured products, clients benefit from commercially astute, senior-led support rooted in practical experience. Whether you’re a borrower, lender, sponsor, or platform operator, we connect you to legal specialists who understand the realities of operating in the UAE.
What It Offers
Our legal partner supports clients across the financial spectrum — from standard lending facilities to complex capital structuring. Key areas include:
- Corporate Lending & Debt Finance – Drafting, structuring, and negotiating facility agreements, term sheets, and security packages for bilateral and syndicated deals.
- Leveraged Finance & Private Credit – Advising sponsors and companies on acquisition finance, mezzanine capital, and direct lending transactions.
- Trade, Receivables & Structured Finance – Legal frameworks for invoice finance, supply chain structures, off-balance-sheet lending, and export credit.
- Venture & Project Finance – Legal support for scaling companies and infrastructure projects in sectors including energy, logistics, and renewables.
- Aviation Finance – Aircraft leasing, purchase transactions, cross-border structuring, and regulatory advice.
- FinTech & Financial Services Regulation – Licensing, structuring, and compliance guidance across DFSA, FSRA, and UAE Central Bank regimes.
- Securitisation & Structured Products – Credit-linked notes, asset-backed securities, derivatives, and institutional-grade investment structures.
- Banking Disputes & Enforcement – Strategic representation in banking litigation, enforcement of security, and recovery actions across UAE and offshore courts.
Who It’s For
This service is tailored for UAE-based and cross-border clients requiring specialist financial legal support:
- Corporates raising debt or negotiating with banks
- Non-bank lenders and private credit funds entering the UAE market
- Sponsors executing leveraged buyouts or acquisition financings
- Venture-backed companies securing growth capital
- Fintech platforms requiring structuring or licensing advice
- Aviation and project companies managing cross-border assets
- Institutional investors and banks seeking legal certainty on product structures
Understanding Your Needs
Clients come to us for actionable advice. Whether you’re navigating regulatory change, finalising a debt raise, or troubleshooting an enforcement issue, you want straight answers, minimal friction, and confidence in your counsel.
Kingsbury & Partners acts as a facilitator — ensuring our clients access senior lawyers who deliver international standards of advice with grounded understanding of how the UAE works. We ensure you’re supported by professionals who know your sector, your asset class, and your goals — without delay or compromise.
About Our Partner
Our legal services partner is a modern legal platform combining global perspective with deep regional knowledge—designed to support clients navigating the complexities of doing business across borders.
Since launching in 2017, they have advised more than 600 clients, including founders, family offices, venture-backed startups, and multinationals. Their work spans structuring, governance, acquisitions, exits, and regulatory compliance—offering practical, senior-led advice with a focus on outcomes, not obstacles.
They also support clients on personal legal matters such as wills, inheritance planning, and guardianship—ensuring continuity and peace of mind for families with cross-border lives.
They operate through a core team of senior lawyers, each with over 10 years of experience. Many trained at top-tier international law firms or served as in-house counsel to leading global companies, giving them a commercial edge and a deep understanding of client needs.
Key Highlights:
- Established: 2017, with a focus on international private clients and emerging markets
- Client Base: 600+ clients globally—from early-stage ventures to institutional investors
- Team: Senior lawyers only—minimum 10 years’ experience, global training or in-house backgrounds
- Regulation: Dubai Legal Affairs Department regulated; Government of Abu Dhabi registered
- Recognition: Legal Services Innovator of the Year — Middle East Legal Awards
- Coverage: UAE and wider Middle East, with global capabilities
By working with this trusted partner, we ensure every Kingsbury & Partners Private Office client has access to high-quality legal guidance aligned with their ambitions—without the red tape.