Bird & Bird

Areas of Expertise:
Corporate Headquarters

United Arab Emirates
Bird & Bird (MEA) LLP
Level 8
Al Maqam Tower
ADGM Square
Abu Dhabi
144991
United Arab Emirates

Phone:
+971 26108 100

Company Profile

Bird & Bird is an international law firm with a strong reputation in Islamic finance, advising on high-profile Shariah-compliant transactions across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Led by global head of Islamic Finance Gregory Man, the firm is recognized for its expertise in sukuk issuances, Islamic lending, and complex cross-border financings. Bird & Bird has advised on landmark deals such as the US$500 million and KZT-denominated sukuk issuances for the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, as well as major Islamic real estate and M&A transactions.

The firm’s Islamic finance team delivers innovative legal solutions for sovereigns, financial institutions, corporates, and funds, ensuring compliance with Shariah principles while meeting commercial objectives. Bird & Bird’s global reach, sector-focused approach, and deep regulatory experience make it a trusted advisor for clients seeking Shariah-compliant structures in both established and emerging markets.

Key Contacts

Dubai
Gregory Man
Partner – Islamic Finance
greg.man@twobirds.com
+971 4 309 3222

London
Andrew Hallgarth
Partner – Islamic Finance
Andrew.hallgarth@twobirds.com
+44 (0)20 7415 6000

Areas of Expertise
Region
Global
Other Offices

United Kingdom
Bird & Bird LLP
12 New Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1JP

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Branch of Bird and Bird LLP
Office 907, Tower 3, Tatweer Towers, Almuhamdiah District
Riyadh

Ireland
Bird & Bird (Ireland) LLP
3 Georges Dock, 3. Floor
Dublin
D01 X5X0

Singapore
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP
2 Shenton Way #18-01
SGX Center 1
Singapore
068804

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