Greenberg Traurig is a leading international law firm with a strong Islamic finance practice, particularly active across the Middle East. The firm advises on a wide range of Shariah-compliant transactions, including syndicated and bilateral financings, sukuk (Islamic bonds), project and real estate finance, and capital markets offerings. Greenberg Traurig’s team, including highly regarded lawyers such as Shibeer Ahmed, is recognized for its expertise in structuring complex Islamic and hybrid financing arrangements for major banks, corporates, and government entities.

The firm regularly acts on landmark deals in the UAE and beyond, such as large-scale Murabaha, Ijarah, and Musharakah financings, and high-profile sukuk issuances under both Regulation S and Rule 144A. Greenberg Traurig is known for its innovative approach to new Shariah standards and its ability to deliver cross-border solutions that meet both commercial and regulatory requirements.

Consistently ranked by legal directories for its banking, project finance, and Islamic finance work, Greenberg Traurig is a trusted partner for clients navigating complex Shariah-compliant transactions in the Middle East and internationally.

Shibeer Ahmed
Shareholder – Islamic Finance
shibeer.ahmed@gtlaw.com
+971 5 061 60752