Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard is highly regarded for its broad banking and finance offering across the Middle East, regularly advising prominent regional and international banks on finance and debt restructuring transactions across a range of sectors. The firm’s expanding funds finance practice encompasses both conventional and Sharia-compliant subscription line facilities, with the team also active in venture debt. Robin Hickman, who leads the group, is recognised for his expertise in handling complex debt restructurings. Co-head Sandeep Puri, who joined from Baker McKenzie LLP in September 2023, brings over two decades of market experience to advise on a full spectrum of finance products. Philip Chalmers remains a key figure in cross-border financings and debt restructurings. Victoria Mesquita departed the firm in May 2024 to join Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP.