Islamic Finance Lawyers

We recognise the importance of the development of Islamic Finance and it is a key global focus for our business.

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
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Supervision Rules for Internationally Active Insurance Groups being proposed by BMA

The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) intends to implement new rules under a new Insurance (Internationally Active Group Supervision) Rules 2026 (Proposed Rules) to align Bermuda’s regulatory framework with international standards for Internationally Active Insurance Groups (IAIGs) set by the IAIS (of which Bermuda is a member).

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2 Oct 2026

Police certificates become part of BMA vetting

Businesses seeking regulatory approval for directors, owners and senior personnel now need to account for an additional documentary requirement.

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2 Oct 2026

Podcast: AML Requirements for DABA Applications

In this episode of #TechTalks, the spotlight turns to one of the most important aspects of any Digital Asset Business Act (DABA) licence application: anti-money laundering compliance. George McCallum and Karim Creary, lawyers in Appleby’s #Bermuda Technology practice who specialise in advising on DABA licensing matters, are joined by Jarion Richardson, Appleby’s Regulatory, Governance & Compliance Advisory Lead and a highly experienced AML specialist, to offer an insightful look at Bermuda’s AML framework and the regulatory expectations facing prospective applicants.

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1 Oct 2026

Commingling of Risks: The New Flavour of the Cat Bond Market

As catastrophe bond sponsors grow more confident with the asset class, companies are increasingly combining different peril structures within individual transactions, all of which leads Brad Adderley, Managing Partner at law firm Appleby, to say that this commingling of risks is becoming the new flavour of the cat bond market.