From strength to strength

Islamic finance already attracts significant investment to the UK – yet it is still a developing market. There is so much more to be done, and whether you are an investor or a financial institution, there are legal and commercial risks which you need to mitigate.

To do that, you need more than lawyers who merely dabble in Islamic finance. Namely, you need the influencers and the experts on your side.

Our specialist areas

Islamic Fintech

We advise start-up and established fintech businesses, particularly in connection with developing and launching innovative Shariah-compliant and ethical products.

Islamic Banks

We support our Islamic bank clients through their lifecycle from product development and transaction execution to recoveries. In particular, we have leading expertise in Shariah-compliant real estate finance.

Shariah-compliant Investments

We work with institutional, corporate and individual investors on their Shariah-compliant investments. We have a deep specialism and strong track record in advising on the acquisition and management of UK real estate.

Why choose Foot Anstey?

We play an active role in developing the market for Islamic finance, working with financial institutions to deliver and implement Islamic retail products and with investors on innovative investment structures.

Over the years, we have helped hundreds of Islamic financial institutions and investors do business in the UK. We can help you too, whether you are an experienced navigator or are looking to invest in the UK for the first time.

Recent experience

Blacksand

Foot Anstey LLP advised Bahrain-based institutional investor Blacksand  on the corporate acquisition of the Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central Hotel.

QIB-UK

Foot Anstey LLP advised QIB-UK, the Shariah-compliant London-based private bank, on a senior Murabaha facility to refinance a commercial property asset.

Riyad Bank

Foot Anstey LLP completed a significant shariah-compatible refinance of the UK HQ of an international law firm in Moorgate for Riyad Bank (London Branch), the largest shariah-compatible transaction upon which the London Branch has acted.

Our people

We are a dedicated team of lawyers who specialise in Islamic Finance law. We can advise you on structures including Musharakah, Wakala, Ijarah, Murabaha and Sukuk as well as Hybrids and Funds. You can read our individual profiles to find out more about our specialisms and expertise.

We play an active role in developing the market for Islamic finance, working with financial institutions to deliver and implement Islamic retail products and with investors on innovative investment structures.

Over the years, we have helped hundreds of Islamic financial institutions and investors do business in the UK. We can help you too, whether you are an experienced navigator or are looking to invest in the UK for the first time.

Meet our team
Your Islamic Finance team in action

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What do our clients say?

“They are truly collaborative and are able to field Islamic finance experts at each level from partner through to associate.”

Legal 500 2024

“The go-to-team for Islamic Finance transactions in the UK.”

Legal 500 2024

“The team has acted on some of the most innovative Islamic Finance matters and are leaders in their field.”

Legal 500 2024

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