Dubai—Dentons is proud to win the Banking & Finance Legal Adviser of the Year, alongside our work on several landmark transactions, at the 2025 Global Banking & Markets, Middle East Awards. The awards dinner took place on 21 May 2025 at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

In addition, Dentons also received awards for two landmark transactions, namely:

• Sovereign Syndicated Loan Deal of the Year: The Arab Republic of Egypt's US$2 billion Dual Currency, Conventional and Islamic Facility
• Project Finance Deal of the Year: US$1.5 billion Hafeet Rail Project

In a transformative year for the region's financial sector, Dentons has demonstrated its unparalleled excellence in the Middle East's legal landscape. Our team has successfully guided clients through complex, landmark transactions by seamlessly blending deep Sharia expertise with innovative legal solutions. This commitment to exceptional client service, strategic vision and market-leading capabilities has established Dentons as the clear Banking & Finance Legal Adviser of the Year.

"Winning Banking & Finance Legal Adviser of the Year is a testament to Dentons' exceptional capabilities across the Middle East region," said Abu Dhabi based partner and head of the Middle East Banking team, Stephen Knight. "This recognition highlights the strength and depth of our team and our ability to navigate complex cross-border transactions while delivering practical, forward-thinking solutions that truly matter to our clients. I am particularly proud of our team and their work on the two award-winning deals that showcase our strength in handling sophisticated banking and finance transactions. These landmark deals reflect our commitment to understanding the unique challenges of the Middle East market and partnering with our clients to achieve their strategic objectives. We thank, once again, all of our amazing clients that have put their trust in us."

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