02 Sep 2010 Press Release
 

Ashurst advises Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Al Hilal Bank on Emirates Steel's US$1.1 billion project financing agreement

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Ashurst advised the Islamic Term Arrangers, Abu Dhabi Islamic BankAbu Dhabi Islamic BankLoading... and Al Hilal BankAl Hilal BankLoading..., in connection with Emirates SteelEmirates SteelLoading...'s US$ 1.1 seven year financing for the Emirates Steel IndustriesEmirates Steel IndustriesLoading... expansion project. The financing comprised a US$733 million limited-recourse facility from seven conventional banks and a US$367 million ijara (lease) facility from the two Islamic arrangers.

Ashurst acted as counsel to the Islamic banks.

The team was lead by managing partner of Ashurst's Abu Dhabi office, David Wadham, assisted by associate Faris Hadi. Denton Wilde SapteDenton Wilde SapteLoading... (Neil Cuthbert) acted as counsel to Emirates SteelEmirates SteelLoading... and Allen & OveryAllen & OveryLoading... (Bimal Desai) acted as common lenders' counsel to the banks.

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