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Newcomers to Islamic Finance and existing participants alike face a whole host of challenges that they must successfully navigate to structure, document and complete transactions in accordance with Shariah principles. These challenges include appropriately allocating legal, commercial and Shariah risks between parties and ensuring that transactions, products and services which purport to be Shariah compliant do not breach any Shariah prohibitions.

Our experts can help you deal with the unique challenges you face as a party to a Shariah compliant transaction and are experienced in advising on all Shariah compliant structures, including Ijara, Istisna’a, Manafa’a, Mudarabah, Murabaha, Musharaka, Tawarruq and Wakala.  We advise across a whole host of products and services including real estate finance, asset finance, trade finance, project finance and debt restructurings.

Our clients range from multilateral development banks to wholesale and retail banks, as well as private equity houses and large corporates; whether Shariah compliant or not. They all have one thing in common: they come to us because we help them navigate the nuances of Shariah compliant financings whilst always being cognisant of their needs.

We aim to simplify concepts that can often be complex and pro-actively seek to assist our clients by providing solutions to the legal, commercial and Shariah problems they may be facing.

Highlights of our experience in Islamic Finance in the UK
A major UK bank on Shariah compliant real estate acquisitions, refinancings and developments with an aggregate value exceeding GBP 1bn. An international airline on the financing of two A380 aircraft using...
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02/06/2021
CMS advises ADIB on Shariah compliant financing to Rasmala Long Income...
International law firm CMS has advised Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Shariah compliant financial institution, in providing structured Islamic financing to Rasmala Long Income Fund, a fund managed...
19/04/2021
CMS advises ADIB on financing for landmark acquisition in Northern Ireland
International law firm CMS has advised Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Shariah compliant financial institution, in providing structured Islamic financing for Albilad Capital, an investment arm...
25/11/2020
CMS advises ADIB (UK) on Shariah compliant financing for business park...
International law firm CMS has advised Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB UK), a leading Shariah compliant financial institution headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE with an office in London, on an £18.9 million...
06/03/2020
CMS advises OFFA on Shariah compliant revolving credit facility provided...
International law firm CMS has recently advised OFFA, a newly launched Shariah compliant bridge financier, on a Shariah compliant revolving credit facility provided by Gatehouse Bank plc. The transaction...
05/02/2020
CMS advises ADIB (UK) on Shariah compliant financings in London and Edinburgh...
International law firm CMS has recently advised Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB UK Limited), a leading Shariah compliant financial institution based in London, on a combined £66.6 million of Shariah compliant...
03/09/2019
Young Professionals in Islamic Finance Forum
Following on from the success of our launch event held earlier this year, we would be delighted if you would join us for the next in our ‘Young Professionals in Islamic Finance Forum’ (YPIFF) series...
01/07/2019
CMS advises ADIB (UK) on the Shariah compliant financing of £39m Manchester...
International law firm CMS has advised Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) UK on the Shariah compliant acquisition financing of four buildings in Manchester by Saudi-backed investor Cedar Tree Investments -...
21/03/2019
Young Professionals in Islamic Finance Forum: Industry now needs to take...
On Tuesday 19 March, international law firm CMS held an interactive breakfast seminar at its London offices on the topic of innovation in Islamic Finance and the opportunities and challenges facing the...
19/03/2019
Young Professionals in Islamic Finance Forum Launch Event
The Young Professionals in Islamic Finance Forum (YPIFF) is a new associate-led CMS network designed to educate and encourage professionals who are currently involved in, or who are looking to become...
29/01/2019
More than just Dana Gas
This item first appeared in Islamic Finance News, 29 January 2019. Shakeel Adli and Shayan Maladwala write an article on "More than just Dana Gas"
27/11/2018
Beyond Profit: Global Purification Fund and SRI / Green Sukuk for a Sustainable...
mediumThe Islamic capital markets have seen a natural progression from the issuance of traditional sukuk to socially responsible investment (SRI) sukuk or green sukuk instruments raised to fund socially...
24/10/2018
CMS advises BLME on acquisition of landmark Glasgow City office property
International law firm CMS has advised Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME) and their investors, on the £55m Shariah compliant acquisition of 1 Atlantic Quay in Glasgow, in partnership with Darin...