DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert announced
today the addition of Amanjit K. Fagura as a partner in its
financial services practice group, which will help to bolster the
firm's capabilities in serving a wide range of investment needs for
Middle East investors. Ms. Fagura
will be based in Dechert's Dubai
office and will play a key role in Dechert's regional growth
efforts.
"Ama's global expertise and innovative approaches to fund
structuring and investment transactions will be a tremendous asset
to our clients," said Mark
Thierfelder, co-chair of Dechert. "Her ability to navigate
complex financial landscapes and deliver tailored solutions aligns
perfectly with our commitment to excellence and client
service."
"Ama's arrival is a strategic enhancement to our global team and
her expertise will significantly strengthen our capabilities in the
Middle East region. We are excited
to welcome her to Dechert," said Gus
Black, co-chair of Dechert's financial services practice
group.
Ms. Fagura brings a wealth of experience from her previous role
at a global law firm, where she specialized in private funds and
investment solutions for Middle
East investors. Her practice primarily involves assisting
fund managers and regional investors with the structuring and
documentation of Shari'a-compliant investment solutions. Ms.
Fagura's expertise encompasses a wide range of other investment
structures, including private placements, Sukuk issuances, and both
conventional and Islamic financings. She represents a diverse
client base, including fund managers, banks, private and
institutional investors, and global asset managers.
"Dechert's global reach and comprehensive financial services
platform are what drew me to the firm," said Ms. Fagura. "I am
thrilled to join such a dynamic team and look forward to
contributing to the growth and success of our financial services
and investment management practice, while delivering exceptional
service and innovative results to our clients."
Widely renowned as a leading practitioner in the investment
funds space, Ms. Fagura has been recognized in the Chambers Global
2024 rankings for Investment Funds, Middle East.
With more than 200 lawyers, Dechert has one of the largest
financial services and investment management teams of any firm. It
was the first law firm with a funds practice in all key European
fund domiciles, including the UK, Ireland, Luxembourg, Germany, and France, as well as the U.S., the Middle East, and Asia. The firm is consistently recognized by
independent experts as a leading law firm for investment funds.
About Dechert
Dechert is a global law firm that advises asset managers,
financial institutions and corporations on issues critical to
managing their business and their capital – from high-stakes
litigation to complex transactions and regulatory matters. We
answer questions that seem unsolvable, develop deal structures that
are new to the market and protect clients' rights in extreme
situations. Our nearly 1,000 lawyers across 20 offices globally
focus on the financial services, private equity, private credit,
real estate, life sciences and technology sectors.
View original
content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/dechert-bolsters-global-investment-funds-practice-with-addition-of-amanjit-k-fagura-in-dubai-302216053.html