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... Lawyers list.  The Islamic Finance News ("IFN") Leading Lawyers report recognises individual lawyers and law firms that are regarded best in their respective fields within the Islamic finance space. This year three Maples and Calder lawyers featured in the report - Managing Partner of the Dubai office Tahir, Jawed, Partner Philip Ireland and Senior Associate Manuela Belmontes.

Managing partner of Maples and Calder Dubai, Tahir Jawed, commented: "The annual IFN report demonstrates the significant breadth of the Islamic finance legal sphere. Having three of our Dubai based lawyers recognised in this report is a testament to our growing expertise and commitment to providing the best offshore legal advice within the Islamic finance space."

... offshore law firm in the UAE.  Chambers Global has named Maples and Calder Dubai as a Tier 1 firm in its UAE offshore category, the only offshore firm to achieve this accolade. Chambers notes that "this top-rated firm has established itself as a strong and consistent practice able to provide the whole spectrum of offshore advice, and clients are extremely happy with the lawyers' clear advice and responsiveness."

The Dubai office's managing partner, Tahir Jawed, is also ranked as a Tier 1 lawyer in the UAE, with partner Philip Ireland and Senior Associate Manuela Belmontes also recognised by Chambers as key individuals.

The annual MENA Fund Manager Power 50 comprises a mix of influential fund managers, investors and service providers who each play vital roles in guiding the MENA fund industry through difficult times. The Power 50 recognised Maples and Calder's Tahir Jawed for the second time, noting that he "has a wealth of experience in the emerging sukuk marketplace, and Islamic finance in general". The list was compiled of individuals who have demonstrated innovation, leadership, resilience and transparency throughout the difficult market conditions of the past year.