Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has added Adil Hussain to its Banking & Loan Finance practice in Dubai, expanding the firm’s finance capabilities across the Middle East.
Hussain joins from Baker McKenzie, where he served as Global Head of Islamic Finance and led the firm’s Banking & Finance practice in the Middle East.
He advises on conventional, Shariah-compliant and multi-sourced financings across the Middle East and internationally.
Hussain has worked on a range of major financing transactions and has advised on the structuring and development of innovative financing products in the region.
His experience spans the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and his clients include international and regional financial institutions, corporate borrowers and other market participants.
The appointment is part of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader’s broader expansion of its Corporate & Finance practice in the Middle East.
Recent additions include M&A partners Simon Rahimzada and Vasi Papadopoulos and Private Equity & Funds partner Dounia Mansour in Dubai, along with M&A partner Walid Salib in Riyadh.
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“We are delighted to welcome Adil to the firm. He has been at the forefront of the Middle East financing market for many years, advising on some of the region’s most significant and innovative financing transactions. His arrival will further strengthen our global Banking & Loan Finance platform and enhance our ability to support clients on their most significant and complex transactions.”
James Doyle, Practice Group Leader, Corporate & Finance at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
“The Middle East remains a strategically important market for the firm. Adil brings a wealth of experience from across the region, and his expertise and understanding of the regional market will be invaluable in helping clients navigate increasingly complex opportunities and challenges. We are delighted to welcome him as we continue to grow our finance capabilities across the region.”
Georgy Kalashnikov, Head of the Middle East Region at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
“Clients operating in the Middle East increasingly require advice that combines local market knowledge with international reach. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader’s platform is exceptionally well positioned to meet those needs, and I am excited to join the team and contribute to the firm’s continued growth in the region.”
Adil Hussain, Banking & Loan Finance Partner at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
