Find a Lawyer
Book an appointment with us, or search the directory to find the right lawyer for you directly through the app.
Find out more
Transport, Energy & Revolving Synergy
The final Law Update of 2022 is here, and it’s packed full of articles. The double edition features two focus areas, first is a spotlight on Energy and Resources and second we feature a collection of articles on Transport and Logistics. The developments occurring in these sectors in the MENA region are unprecedented and our lawyers cover vast themes for you.
The Energy and Resources focus features topics such as diversifying energy resources, solar PV, mining in the Middle East, renewable energy and green hydrogen. From a transport perspective, we draw attention to the Bahrain metro project, discuss the challenges and remedies associated with the repossession of an aircraft, and there is advice on what to consider should a party vary the terms of a shipping contract.
This edition navigates you through updates from across jurisdictions such as, Oman, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and the UAE. Each article is timely and provides insights into legal issues and cases that are affecting these sectors across the region.
Read the full edition
A complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in the Middle East & North Africa.
Biography
Faisal has over 14 years’ experience advising on banking and finance with a particular speciality in Islamic Finance.
Faisal ‘s professional experience includes acting as in-house counsel for several of the largest financial institutions in the Middle East, including Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Emirates Islamic Bank, wherein he directed legal advice and operations relating but not limited to corporate and retail property finance facilities, trade finance products, information technology services, and alternative banking channels.
Most recently and prior to joining the firm, Faisal acted for a period of 3 years as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for a Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) based group of companies recognised as an industry leader in Sharia compliant supply chain finance solutions, factoring, forfaiting, and securitisation of Sharia compliant financial instruments. During this time, Faisal developed the group’s overarching legal strategy and managed legal operations across 7 jurisdictions, including Luxembourg, Morocco, and the Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Recent Experience
- A USD1 billion supply chain finance related Sukuk issuance.
- A USD 50 million reverse factoring facility to a GCC technology distributor.
- A USD 10 million Luxembourg based trade receivables securitisation program.
- A joint venture between two GCC financial institutions with respect to the provision of online sharia compliant factoring solutions.
- The establishment, development, and maintenance of 6 separate online supply chain finance transactional platforms.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
Education
2004 – Juris Doctoris, Roger Williams School of Law
1998 – Bachelor of Arts, Brown University
Practice(s)
Insights
Stay updated
To learn more about our services and get the latest legal insights from across the Middle East and North Africa region, click on the link below.
