The Islamic Finance team advise on the establishment of private equity funds and investment funds, whether Sharia-compliant or conventional equity, alternative, REIT or other investment vehicles. The team also uses their in-depth insurance knowledge to provide advice on (re)takaful products.

We are well known in the MENA and GCC regions, Malaysia, Indonesia, Africa, London and beyond for our knowledge and depth of expertise in Islamic Finance.

Our team has significant experience advising on Islamic Financing transactions and provide advice on all aspects of the law including:

  • Sukuk
  • Murabaha
  • Ijara
  • Musharaka
  • Salam
  • Wakala
  • Mudaraba
Our Experts

James Gaudin

Managing Partner: Jersey

T +44 (0)1534 818 337
E Email James

Jeffrey Kirk

Managing Partner: BVI

T +1 284 393 5318
E Email Jeffrey

Jeremy Berchem

Group Partner*: Guernsey

T +44 (0)1481 755 601
E Email Jeremy

Vincent Chan

Partner: Hong Kong, Shanghai

T +852 2905 5759
E Email Vincent

Service Area Latest
News
1 Jun 2023

New CIMA rule and statement of guidance on reinsurance arrangements

CIMA published yesterday (31 May) a revised rule and guidance addressed to (re)insurers licensed by CIMA, available here.

1 Jun 2023 | News

Appleby counsel Katherine Garrood has been shortlisted in this year’s Citywealth Future Leaders Awards

Appleby counsel Katherine Garrood has been shortlisted in this year’s Citywealth Future Leaders Aw...

31 May 2023 | Deals

Appleby advises Pegasus Digital Mobility Acquisition Corp. on its entry into a business combination with the Schmid Group

Appleby is advising NYSE-listed Pegasus Digital Mobility Acquisition Corp. (“Pegasus”), a specia...

30 May 2023 | News

Appleby Platinum sponsor of the Fund Finance Association Global Leadership Summit

Appleby is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the Fund Finance Association Global Leadership Summit w...

29 May 2023 | News

Appleby welcomes back Eason Huang to further strengthen its Investment Funds practice in Asia

This appointment is the third high profile partner hire into the team in the past two years.

26 May 2023 | News

Appleby announces UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man partnership

Appleby are delighted to announce that they are now a UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man partner.

24 May 2023 | Deals

Appleby Bermuda advise Arbol on the launch of its collateralized insurer, Arbol Re Ltd.

Appleby advised Arbol, a technology-led underwriter of parametric risk transfer, climate and weather...

23 May 2023 | Deals

Appleby advises Black Spade Acquisition Co on its proposed merger with VinFast

This will be the largest US listing by a company from Vietnam.

22 May 2023 | News

New and updated CIMA published rules and statements of guidance

On 14 April 2023, a number of new and updated rules and statements of guidance (SOGs) were published...