Linklaters is a global leader in Islamic finance law, offering clients innovative and responsive advice across the full spectrum of Shariah-compliant transactions. The firm’s Islamic finance practice is led by Neil D. Miller, a highly recognized practitioner with over 20 years of experience advising governments, banks, and financial institutions on Shariah-compliant solutions. Linklaters combines deep technical expertise in conventional finance with a thorough understanding of Islamic finance principles, enabling the firm to deliver seamless, integrated solutions for complex, cross-border transactions.

The firm’s dedicated Islamic finance teams operate from key hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London, Singapore, and across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, regularly advising on high-value projects and multi-tranche transactions that blend conventional and Islamic structures. Linklaters is known for its work on landmark and first-of-their-kind transactions, including the first pari passu ranking secured sukuk and bank facility, Renminbi-denominated sukuk, greenfield project sukuk, and the UK’s sovereign sukuk issuance—the first by a non-Muslim country.

Linklaters’ expertise covers sukuk, project and real estate finance, asset finance, Islamic M&A, structured products, and the establishment of Shariah supervisory boards. The firm is also recognized for its role in major mergers and acquisitions involving Islamic financial institutions, supporting clients with regulatory, governance, and compliance challenges unique to the sector. Close relationships with leading Shariah scholars and local firms further enhance Linklaters’ ability to deliver practical, Shariah-compliant solutions tailored to client needs.

With a reputation for handling some of the most significant and innovative Islamic finance transactions globally, Linklaters continues to set industry benchmarks and support the evolving needs of corporates, financial institutions, and governments in the Islamic finance market.

Jonathan Fried
Head of Capital Markets
jonathan.fried@linklaters.com
+9715 0900 1573

Scott Campbell
Managing Partner – Middle East
scott.campbell@linklaters.com
+971 43695811

Waleed Rasromani
National Managing Partner – Saudi Arabia
waleed.rasromani@linklaters.com
+966 115049901