nima

May 22, 2023

Mr. Fath has over 13 years’ experience acting for both lenders and borrowers on a range of complex cross-border banking transactions Press Release PHOTO DUBAI:– Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that Nima Fath has joined as a partner in the firm’s Financial Services Practice Group, based in its Dubai office. Mr. Fath was previously at Jones Day leading its Financial Markets practice for the Middle East. “I am very pleased to welcome Nima to the firm,” said Dubai managing partner Tom Wilson. “Nima is an experienced and well-connected finance lawyer whose skill-set and knowledge of the market will add considerably to our client offering.” James J. Barresi, head of the global Financial Services Practice Group, commented: “Nima’s extensive experience in both conventional and Shari’ah compliant finance structures will strengthen our offering in the region as foreign investment and economic strategies across the GCC continue to accelerate.” Mr. Fath has over 13 years’ experience acting for both lenders and borrowers on a range of complex cross-border banking transactions. He advises on conventional, Islamic and multi-sourced financings, across a range of loan products including project finance, syndicated loans, acquisition finance, real estate finance and marine and other asset financings, as well as debt restructurings and special situations. In addition to his core finance transactional expertise, Mr. Fath advises financial institutions, issuers, digital asset and other businesses on the regulatory and licensing landscape of the UAE, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Mr. Fath holds a law degree from the London School of Economics and was admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales in 2009. He trained and worked in London with international firms specializing in cross-border finance and relocated to the UAE in 2013. Commenting on his move to the firm, Mr. Fath said, “I am thrilled to be joining the outstanding team at Squire Patton Boggs to work alongside my talented new colleagues in the UAE and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a firm with leading cross-border transactional expertise, a dynamic international platform and a strong, committed and growing presence in the Middle East.” -Ends- About Squire Patton Boggs: Recognized as one of the world’s strongest integrated legal practices, Squire Patton Boggs provides insight at the point where law, business, and government meet. With more than 1,500 lawyers across over 40 offices on four continents, the firm delivers commercially focused legal services and invaluable connections on the ground to a diverse mix of clients across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. For more information, visit the Squire Patton Boggs website. Send us your press releases to  pressrelease.zawya@lseg.com © Press Release 2022 Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release. The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.