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Financing your ambitions on your terms
Islamic finance plays an increasingly significant role in the global economy, offering ethical and transparent financial solutions rooted in the principles of Sharia law. Financing a commercial venture, investing in property, or managing corporate transactions, ensuring your financial arrangements are Sharia-compliant is often essential.
The specialist team has extensive experience advising banks, funds, corporates and individuals on structuring Islamic finance transactions. Our team understands the importance of fairness, integrity and accountability in Islamic financial services, and we are committed to delivering solutions that respect your beliefs while helping you achieve your goals.
We advise on Sharia-compliant property finance structures for a wide range of clients, from individuals purchasing residential or commercial property to financial institutions funding large-scale developments. Working closely with our network of trusted partners across the Middle East and beyond, we offer seamless international support.
Our clients include some of the largest banks in the Muslim world, including institutions across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. With a Muslim population of approximately 2.8 million in UK, the demand for robust Islamic finance solutions continues to grow.
Our dedicated Islamic finance team brings more than a decade of experience, combining technical knowledge of UK property law with a thorough understanding of Sharia principles. We help clients structure transactions that are compliant, efficient and tailored to their needs.
Specialising in Islamic Finance law
Commercial and residential property finance
We advise on Sharia-compliant property finance for both residential and commercial acquisitions across the UK. Our expertise includes diminishing Musharaka, commodity Murabaha, and Ijara structures. We also assist with Wakala deposits used as security in real estate transactions.
Project finance
We provide specialist Islamic finance advice to banks, investors, and developers involved in large-scale projects. Our experience spans sectors such as energy and infrastructure.
General financing
Our team advises on a range of Islamic general financing structures, including Murabaha for cash facilities and stock financing. We also support Wakala arrangements, enabling clients to fund the acquisition of stock and manage receivables generated from the sale of finished goods.
Construction and development finance
We work with clients on Sharia-compliant financing for construction, refurbishment, and development projects. Structures often include Murabaha, Musharaka, and Istisna’a, frequently combined with forward lease arrangements, supporting both residential and commercial developments in the UK and internationally.
Regulatory advice and market development
We provide regulatory guidance on the relationships between UK Islamic banks and their parent institutions. Our work includes advising on Wakala and limited recourse Murabaha structures, as well as the development of Sukuk frameworks using UK-originated transactions as underlying assets for capital market issuances.
Why choose Shakespeare Martineau?
- Our team offer prompt and professional service, whether through in-person meetings or virtual consultations, you can trust that our advice will be timely and professional, helping you feel confident in your legal matters, every step of the way
- We provide advice that is not only pragmatic and quick but also easy to understand. Every lawyer in our firm is approachable, helpful, and committed to offering reliable legal solutions, making the process straightforward for clients
- Our clear and easily understandable approach has kept clients coming back for years, knowing they can depend on us for comprehensive legal support time and time again
- Our clients regularly highlight the exceptional expertise and professionalism of our lawyers. Our team cares deeply about every aspect of your case, ensuring you receive a thorough and attentive service
Meet our Islamic Finance team
Mohammed Saqub
Partner & Head of Islamic Finance
John Rice
Partner
Afreen Cole
Legal Director
Andrew Stevens
Legal Director
Hannah Pickering
Legal Director
Nicola Storey-Wood
Legal Director
Simon Coghlan
Legal Director
Stephen Lane
Legal Director
Noreen Khan-Ghalib
Chartered Legal Executive
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