Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has expanded its Banking & Loan Finance division in the Middle East through the recruitment of Adil Hussain. Hussain transitions to the firm’s Dubai office from Baker McKenzie, where he previously held the role of Global Head of Islamic Finance and oversaw the Banking & Finance practice in the region.
James Doyle, head of the Corporate & Finance group, stated, “We are pleased to welcome Adil to our team. He has played a key role in the Middle East financing sector for many years, guiding some of the market’s most significant and new financing initiatives. His expertise will further bolster our international Banking & Loan Finance reach and improve our capacity to support clients through their most demanding and complex financial endeavors.”
Hussain specializes in conventional, Shari’ah-compliant, and multi-sourced financing issues across the Middle East and beyond. He has contributed to multiple market-leading financing initiatives and supported the creation of novel financial products within the region.
Drawing on experience in the UAE, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, Hussain is acknowledged by major legal directories for his banking and finance proficiency, particularly in Islamic finance. He provides counsel to a diverse array of global and local financial institutions, corporate borrowers, and other market participants on detailed financing arrangements.
Georgy Kalashnikov, head of the Middle East division, noted, “The Middle East continues to be a key market for our firm. Adil possesses deep regional expertise, and his knowledge will prove invaluable in guiding clients through complex opportunities and challenges. We are thrilled to include him as we enhance our financial capabilities throughout the region.”
Hussain remarked, “Market players in the Middle East increasingly seek counsel that merges local insights with global perspective. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader’s infrastructure is ideally positioned to fulfill these requirements, and I am eager to join the team and aid the firm’s ongoing growth in this area.”
Hussain’s arrival marks another advancement in Hogan Lovells Cadwalader’s ongoing expansion of its Corporate & Finance practice in the Middle East. Recent expansions include M&A partners Simon Rahimzada and Vasi Papadopoulos, Private Equity & Funds partner Dounia Mansour in Dubai, and M&A partner Walid Salib in Riyadh. These appointments show the firm’s dedication to cultivating premier talent across the region.
