Kirkland & Ellis is a leading global law firm with a growing Islamic finance practice, particularly focused on the Middle East. The firm advises on Shariah-compliant transactions including sukuk, project finance, acquisition finance, and restructuring, serving major banks, corporates, and government entities across the GCC region. Kirkland & Ellis’s Islamic finance team is led by experienced partners such as Kamran S. Bajwa, who heads the Middle East practice from Chicago, and Mohsin Iqbal, a debt finance partner in Riyadh with extensive regional expertise.

The firm’s lawyers have advised on high-profile and award-winning Islamic finance deals, including complex cross-border financings and landmark restructurings in Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region. Kirkland & Ellis is recognized for its ability to deliver innovative, business-focused solutions that comply with Shariah principles, leveraging deep regional knowledge and strong cross-border capabilities.

Riyadh
Mohsin Iqbal
Partner – Debt Finance
mohsin.iqbal@kirkland.com
+966 0 5596 11211

London
Sandipan De
Partner – Debt Finance
sandipan.de@kirkland.com
+44 20 7953 2826