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Real Estate\nRepresent Saudi Fransi Capital on the establishment of a SAR 4 billion real estate development fund for purposes of developing a portion of King Salman Park in Riyadh.{{ FIELD }}Represent Arcapita on the establishment of a SAR 1.8 billion Saudi Arabian domiciled logistics fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent Jeddah Economic City on the creation of a Shari’ah-compliant US$2.23 billion fund to finance the completion of Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, which will be the world’s tallest tower.{{ FIELD }}Represent Emirates NBD Capital and Arcapita on the establishment of a USD 200 million Shariah compliant real estate fund to invest in the Saudi Arabian logistics sector.{{ FIELD }}Represent Derayah Financial Company on the structuring of multiple income generating and development real estate funds.{{ FIELD }}Represent SEDCO Capital on the formation of a Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate fund.{{ FIELD }}Fund Formation - Publicly Listed REITs and CEITFs\nRepresent Riyad Capital on the establishment of Riyad REIT, the first REIT to be approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.{{ FIELD }}Represent Jadwa Investment Company, SEDCO Capital, Alkhabeer Capital and others on the establishment various REITs approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.{{ FIELD }}Represent Alkhabeer Capital on the formation of the first closed-ended traded fund approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Arabian Stock Exchange. Also advised Alkhabeer Capital on the establishment of two-subsequent closed-ended investment traded funds that are listed on the Saudi Arabian Stock Exchange.{{ FIELD }}Fund Formation - Credit Funds\nRepresent Riyad Capital to establish a Saudi Arabian domiciled credit fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent Al Rajhi Capital to establish Al Rajhi International Corporate Credit Fund, a Shari’ah compliant Saudi Arabian domiciled fund investing in credit opportunities internationally.{{ FIELD }}Represent Sidra Capital on the establishment of a Saudi Arabian domiciled direct financing fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent Merak Capital in establishing a Saudi Arabian domiciled direct financing fund.{{ FIELD }}Fund Formation - Fixed Income and Money Market\nRepresent Franklin Templeton on the structuring and establishment of its first Saudi Arabian domiciled fixed income fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent Al Jazira Capital to enter into a joint venture with Guidance Investments and ATEL Capital Group establish a Saudi Arabian equipment leasing and financing fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent Samba Capital on the establishment of a first-of-its kind SAR 2 billion public Saudi Arabian fund to invest in sovereign Sukuk.{{ FIELD }}Represent SEDCO Capital and Derayah Financial Company on the structuring and establishment of various fixed income and money market funds.{{ FIELD }}Regulated Entities\nRepresent various clients including Franklin Templeton, Ninety One, Arcapita, Sahm Capital, Greenstone, Arch Capital and others in establishing regulated entities licensed by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority.{{ FIELD }}Sayf's practice focuses on the investment funds and asset management industry in the Middle East, particularly in relation to the structuring and establishment of various types of investment funds used to raise Middle East capital. In addition to his core investment funds practice, Sayf also leads on financial services regulatory matters and is a core member of the firm's real estate practice in the Middle East.\nSayf mainly advises regional and global clients on various asset management and investment structuring matters. He advises clients on the structuring, formation and governance of various types of public and private, listed and unlisted investment funds, including private equity, venture capital, real estate and infrastructure, credit, equity and money market investment funds and also generally advises clients on innovative corporate, real estate and other investment structures in the GCC region, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia.\nIn addition, Sayf continues to advise global and regional asset managers and placement agents on securities laws and the corporate and regulatory aspects of structuring and establishing regulated asset management and advisory businesses in the region.\nLegal 500 EMEA ranked Sayf as a “Rising Star” for Investment Fund Formation and Management. Sayf Shuqair lawyer Partner Rising Star - Investment Fund Formation and Management, United Arab Emirates Legal 500 EMEA 2023 University of Kent  Fund Formation - Private Equity and Venture Capital\nRepresent Jadwa Investment Company on the establishment of its first regional blind-pool private equity fund with a total size of SAR 1 billion. Represent Saudi Fransi Capital on the establishment of a SAR 1.5 billion Shariah-compliant private equity fund to develop, own and operate data centers in Saudi Arabia. Represent Ashmore Investment Saudi Arabia on the establishment of two parallel private equity funds with a size of SAR 1 billion to invest in the Saudi Arabian healthcare sector. Represent Merak Capital on the establishment of the first Saudi Arabian domiciled private equity fund that focuses on the gaming sector. Represent Artal Capital on the establishment of a Saudi Arabian domiciled private equity fund. Fund Formation - Real Estate\nRepresent Saudi Fransi Capital on the establishment of a SAR 4 billion real estate development fund for purposes of developing a portion of King Salman Park in Riyadh. Represent Arcapita on the establishment of a SAR 1.8 billion Saudi Arabian domiciled logistics fund. Represent Jeddah Economic City on the creation of a Shari’ah-compliant US$2.23 billion fund to finance the completion of Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, which will be the world’s tallest tower. Represent Emirates NBD Capital and Arcapita on the establishment of a USD 200 million Shariah compliant real estate fund to invest in the Saudi Arabian logistics sector. Represent Derayah Financial Company on the structuring of multiple income generating and development real estate funds. Represent SEDCO Capital on the formation of a Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate fund. Fund Formation - Publicly Listed REITs and CEITFs\nRepresent Riyad Capital on the establishment of Riyad REIT, the first REIT to be approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange. Represent Jadwa Investment Company, SEDCO Capital, Alkhabeer Capital and others on the establishment various REITs approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange. Represent Alkhabeer Capital on the formation of the first closed-ended traded fund approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Arabian Stock Exchange. Also advised Alkhabeer Capital on the establishment of two-subsequent closed-ended investment traded funds that are listed on the Saudi Arabian Stock Exchange. Fund Formation - Credit Funds\nRepresent Riyad Capital to establish a Saudi Arabian domiciled credit fund. Represent Al Rajhi Capital to establish Al Rajhi International Corporate Credit Fund, a Shari’ah compliant Saudi Arabian domiciled fund investing in credit opportunities internationally. Represent Sidra Capital on the establishment of a Saudi Arabian domiciled direct financing fund. Represent Merak Capital in establishing a Saudi Arabian domiciled direct financing fund. Fund Formation - Fixed Income and Money Market\nRepresent Franklin Templeton on the structuring and establishment of its first Saudi Arabian domiciled fixed income fund. Represent Al Jazira Capital to enter into a joint venture with Guidance Investments and ATEL Capital Group establish a Saudi Arabian equipment leasing and financing fund. Represent Samba Capital on the establishment of a first-of-its kind SAR 2 billion public Saudi Arabian fund to invest in sovereign Sukuk. Represent SEDCO Capital and Derayah Financial Company on the structuring and establishment of various fixed income and money market funds. Regulated Entities\nRepresent various clients including Franklin Templeton, Ninety One, Arcapita, Sahm Capital, Greenstone, Arch Capital and others in establishing regulated entities licensed by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority.","searchable_name":"Sayf Shuqair","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":444419,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":1331,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eJames Stull is a partner in our Private Funds, Technology and Capital Markets practices. James primarily focuses on advising sponsors of investments funds and on various other private and public capital raising transactions. James regularly represents Middle East and international sponsors to establish vehicles to invest in various asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, energy and infrastructure, credit, and other alternative assets.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames advises clients on securities laws and the corporate and regulatory aspects of structuring, establishing and liquidating various investment structures, with substantial experience in emerging markets. He regularly assists clients seeking to raise money or deploy capital in the U.S., the various Gulf Cooperation Council jurisdictions and the wider Middle East-North Africa region.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames has extensive experience counselling sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutional investors on their investments in private funds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also regularly represents issuers, investors and financial institutions in capital-raising transactions, strategic investments, follow-on and secondary offerings and recapitalizations. He also has experience in cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and general corporate and securities matters.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames has been recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers Global, The Legal 500, Law360, and IFLR1000 for his funds and corporate practices.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"james-stull","email":"jstull@kslaw.com","phone":"+971 56 174 8672","matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFund Formation - Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Ventures\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish two venture capital funds focused on early-stage investments in the Middle East and Africa as well as sector- and geography-specific funds focused on FinTech, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Sub-Saharan Africa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFalcon Edge Capital\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon the formation of Alpha Wave Innovation Fund, an AED 1.1 billion venture capital fund domiciled in the ADGM focused on Indian technology companies, which was anchored by ADQ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Investment Fund\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eto establish Jada Fund of Funds Company, a SAR 4 billion fund focused on investments into venture capital and private equity funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRiyad Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish Riyad Taqnia Fund and Riyad FinTech Fund, venture funds focused on early stage tech and tech-enabled investments in the MENA region.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAlkhabeer Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds focused on F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and industrial 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Arabia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEmirates NBD Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eArcapita Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a Saudi Arabian income generating real estate fund focused on the logistics sector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eAl Rajhi Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on a joint venture with Arcapita Bank to form and offer a Middle East income-producing real estate fund; the establishment of a Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate fund; and the establishment of a Western European real estate fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eJadwa Investment\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, which was the first REIT approved to invest in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSEDCO Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish SEDCO Capital REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAlkhabeer Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish Alkhabeer REIT, a Saudi REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, and multiple subsequent capital increases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGulf Islamic Investments\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish GII Islamic REIT, the first private REIT in the Dubai International Financial Centre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eHines\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eThe First Investor\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation and offering of a Luxembourg-domiciled income-producing Brazilian real estate fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSEDCO Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the formation of multiple U.S. income-producing real estate funds; two Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate funds; and a built-to-suit real estate development fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFund Formation - Credit Funds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Development Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a programmatic SME financing platform with Beehive and Gulf International Bank (GIB).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eKAMCO Invest\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a trade finance fund domiciled in the DIFC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFederated Investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the 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Financial\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the establishment of multiple alternative credit and financing funds domiciled in Saudi Arabia, Cayman Islands and Mauritius.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMindful Wealth\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eand\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eThe Entrepreneur\u0026rsquo;s Investment Office\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish an open-ended receivables fund domiciled in the DIFC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquities, Fixed Income and Hedge Funds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eWaha Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish the Waha Islamic Income Fund, an open-ended Shari\u0026rsquo;ah compliant fund investing in both sukuk and equities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMcKinley Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of a US$8B MEASA focused hedge fund in the ADGM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGFH Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish an open-ended sukuk fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAlkhabeer Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a diversified income fund, which was the first closed ended fund listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eADS Investment Solutions\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the formation of multiple equities funds domiciled in the ADGM, including the first ADGM approved to trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBarwa Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a Cayman Islands regulated sukuk fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eEFG Hermes\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of: a jointly-managed public equities fund 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Representations\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ev\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003earious l\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eimited p\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eartners, including sovereign wealth funds,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003einstitutional investors, family offices\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eand\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enet-\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eworth individuals\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in their investments in and exits from U.S., European, Middle Eastern, Asian and offshore domiciled private equity, real estate and hedge funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOman Investment Authority\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on investments into US and Asian private equity and venture capital funds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Development 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Altibbi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRiyad Taqnia Fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Beehive, Unifonic, Trukker, SURE Technology, Foodics, Arabot, B8ak, Last Mile, Dokkan Afkar, Souqalmal, Haseel and Eureka.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRiyad FinTech Fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Forus, Unifonic and Tarabut Gateway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSTV LP\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Trukker, Salla, Sary, Gathern, Nexopay and Club.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eShorooq Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Sarwa, Retailo, Dharma and Khazna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eImpact46\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Floward, Trukkin, Raqamyah, Merit Incentives, Sanar Trading, Tamara, Telqani, Syarah, Shuttle, Halalah and PlayHera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDerayah Ventures\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Capiter, Maabat, Lendo, Bazaar, Speero, MUNCH:ON, Resal and Sary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSaudi Jordanian Investment Fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investment into OpenSooq.com.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eADQ\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its series F investment in BYJUs, the leading Indian edtech company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eElm Information Technology Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its VC investments into Foodics, Zid, Cura, Syarah and Carefer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eArrow Labs\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its series A financing round led by Draper 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James primarily focuses on advising sponsors of investments funds and on various other private and public capital raising transactions. James regularly represents Middle East and international sponsors to establish vehicles to invest in various asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, energy and infrastructure, credit, and other alternative assets.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames advises clients on securities laws and the corporate and regulatory aspects of structuring, establishing and liquidating various investment structures, with substantial experience in emerging markets. He regularly assists clients seeking to raise money or deploy capital in the U.S., the various Gulf Cooperation Council jurisdictions and the wider Middle East-North Africa region.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames has extensive experience counselling sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutional investors on their investments in private funds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also regularly represents issuers, investors and financial institutions in capital-raising transactions, strategic investments, follow-on and secondary offerings and recapitalizations. He also has experience in cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and general corporate and securities matters.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames has been recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers Global, The Legal 500, Law360, and IFLR1000 for his funds and corporate practices.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFund Formation - Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Ventures\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish two venture capital funds focused on early-stage investments in the Middle East and Africa as well as sector- and geography-specific funds focused on FinTech, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Sub-Saharan Africa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFalcon Edge Capital\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon the formation of Alpha Wave Innovation Fund, an AED 1.1 billion venture capital fund 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Investment Office\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish an open-ended receivables fund domiciled in the DIFC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquities, Fixed Income and Hedge Funds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eWaha Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish the Waha Islamic Income Fund, an open-ended Shari\u0026rsquo;ah compliant fund investing in both sukuk and equities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMcKinley Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of a US$8B MEASA focused hedge fund in the ADGM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGFH Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish an open-ended sukuk fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAlkhabeer Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a diversified income fund, which was the first closed ended fund listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eADS Investment Solutions\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the formation of multiple equities funds domiciled in the ADGM, including the first ADGM approved to trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBarwa Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a Cayman Islands regulated sukuk fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eEFG Hermes\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of: a jointly-managed public equities fund with Muscat Capital; and two Saudi Arabian-listed equities funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eSwicorp\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation and offering of the following\u0026nbsp;\u003cem data-redactor-tag=\"em\"\u003eShari\u0026rsquo;ah\u003c/em\u003e-compliant funds: a hedge fund with a long/short equity strategy; three Middle East public equities funds; and a MENA-focused IPO fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eNational Bank of Kuwait\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of global equities funds, frontier market equities funds and money market funds denominated in U.S. dollars , euros and Kuwaiti Dinar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstitutional Investor and Limited Partner Representations\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ev\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003earious l\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eimited p\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eartners, including sovereign wealth funds,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003einstitutional investors, family offices\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eand\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enet-\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eworth individuals\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in their investments in and exits from U.S., European, Middle Eastern, Asian and offshore domiciled private equity, real estate and hedge funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOman Investment Authority\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on investments into US and Asian private equity and venture capital funds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Development Bank\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon investments into US, European and Asian infrastructure, private equity and credit funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSaudi Venture Capital Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on investments into multiple GCC and MENA focused venture capital funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eWarba Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on investments into US real estate funds, US and Asian private equity funds and MENA venture capital funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenture Capital and Corporate Transactions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Ventures\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Mumzworld, Helium Health, Yodawy, SpiderSilk, Red Sea Farms, Kitopi, Elmenus, Paymob, Zension, Arrow Labs, HolidayME, Buseet, Floranow, MUNCH:ON, Mamo Pay, Tarabut Gateway, Pyypl, Minly and Altibbi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRiyad Taqnia Fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Beehive, Unifonic, Trukker, SURE Technology, Foodics, Arabot, B8ak, Last Mile, Dokkan Afkar, Souqalmal, Haseel and Eureka.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRiyad FinTech Fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Forus, Unifonic and Tarabut Gateway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSTV LP\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Trukker, Salla, Sary, Gathern, Nexopay and Club.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eShorooq Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Sarwa, Retailo, Dharma and Khazna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eImpact46\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Floward, Trukkin, Raqamyah, Merit Incentives, Sanar Trading, Tamara, Telqani, Syarah, Shuttle, Halalah and PlayHera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDerayah Ventures\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Capiter, Maabat, Lendo, Bazaar, Speero, MUNCH:ON, Resal and Sary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSaudi Jordanian Investment Fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investment into OpenSooq.com.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eADQ\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its series F investment in BYJUs, the leading Indian edtech company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eElm Information Technology Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its VC investments into Foodics, Zid, Cura, Syarah and Carefer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eArrow Labs\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its series A financing round led by Draper Ventures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSelfologi\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its seed financing round led by Xenel Industries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSalasa\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon its series A financing round led by Flow and including 500 Startups and Saudi Venture Capital Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eIntelmatix\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its seed financing round led by STV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eeWTP Arabia\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its acquisition of a minority interest in Advanced Communications \u0026amp; Electronic Systems Co (ACES); a joint venture with J\u0026amp;T Express to launch a courier business in Saudi Arabia; and various matters related to its portfolio companies, Beeto, Beem and Rong Cloud.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAramis Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the structuring and acquisition of Al Tarbiyah Al Islamiyah School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eJadwa Investment\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on acquisition of significant minority stake in the Saudi Aramco Lubricating Oil Refinery Company (Luberef) in Saudi Arabia; and acquisition of a substantial minority interest in Gulf Union Foods Company, one of Saudi Arabia\u0026rsquo;s largest juice and beverage producers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eArcapita Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the structuring, acquisition and disposition of various portfolio companies, including Caribou Coffee, Church\u0026rsquo;s Chicken, Cirrus Aircraft Corporation, Tensar Corporation and Varel International.\u003c/p\u003e"],"recognitions":[{"title":"Highly Regarded (Investment Funds, Private Equity and M\u0026A), UAE","detail":"IFLR1000 EMEA 2025"},{"title":"Hall of Fame, Investment funds - United Arab Emirates ","detail":"Legal 500 EMEA 2025"},{"title":"Band 1, Venture Capital \u0026 Emerging Companies - United Arab Emirates","detail":"Chambers Global 2025"},{"title":"Band 1, Middle East-wide Investment Funds ","detail":"Chambers Global 2025"},{"title":"Leading Individual for UAE Investment Funds","detail":"Legal 500, 2019-2021"},{"title":"Middle East Investment Funds","detail":"Chambers Global, 2017-2021"},{"title":"UAE FinTech","detail":"Chambers FinTech, 2020 - 2021"},{"title":"UAE Investment Funds and Corporate, Saudi Capital Markets and Corporate","detail":"Legal 500, 2017-2021"},{"title":"Saudi Arabian Corporate ","detail":"Chambers Global, 2019-2021"},{"title":"Leading Lawyer in the UAE and Saudi Arabia for Investment Funds, Private Equity and M\u0026A","detail":"IFLR 1000, 2016-2021"},{"title":"Recognized Rising Star for Asset Management ","detail":"Law 360, 2017-2018"},{"title":"Power 30, Most Influential People in Fund Services","detail":"MENA Fund Manager, 2016"},{"title":"Finalist for DIFC Courts’ Young Lawyer of the Year","detail":"2014"}]},"locales":["en"]},"secondary_title_id":null,"upload_assignments":{"headshot":[{"id":5374}]},"capability_group_id":1},"created_at":"2025-12-18T16:40:25.000Z","updated_at":"2025-12-18T16:40:25.000Z","searchable_text":"Stull{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Highly Regarded (Investment Funds, Private Equity and M\u0026amp;A), UAE\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"IFLR1000 EMEA 2025\"}{{ FIELD 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}}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Leading Lawyer in the UAE and Saudi Arabia for Investment Funds, Private Equity and M\u0026amp;A\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"IFLR 1000, 2016-2021\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Recognized Rising Star for Asset Management \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Law 360, 2017-2018\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Power 30, Most Influential People in Fund Services\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"MENA Fund Manager, 2016\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Finalist for DIFC Courts’ Young Lawyer of the Year\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"2014\"}{{ FIELD }}Fund Formation - Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds\nAdvise Global Ventures to establish two venture capital funds focused on early-stage investments in the Middle East and Africa as well as sector- and geography-specific funds focused on FinTech, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Sub-Saharan Africa.{{ FIELD }}Advise Falcon Edge Capital on the formation of Alpha Wave Innovation Fund, an AED 1.1 billion venture capital fund domiciled in the ADGM focused on Indian technology companies, which was anchored by ADQ.{{ FIELD }}Represent the Public Investment Fund to establish Jada Fund of Funds Company, a SAR 4 billion fund focused on investments into venture capital and private equity funds.{{ FIELD }}Advise Riyad Capital to establish Riyad Taqnia Fund and Riyad FinTech Fund, venture funds focused on early stage tech and tech-enabled investments in the MENA region.{{ FIELD }}Advise Alkhabeer Capital in the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds focused on F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and industrial investments.{{ FIELD }}Advise Ashmore Investments on the formation of a MENA-focused healthcare fund and in relation to a GCC-focused education fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) to establish a fund to invest in financial institutions in Islamic countries and on the structuring of its investments in Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Kazakhstan and the Maldives.{{ FIELD }}Advise ADS Investment Solutions to form a private equity fund domiciled in the ADGM focusing on Central Asian and CIS countries in a joint venture with the government of Uzbekistan.{{ FIELD }}Advise ADS Investment Solutions to form a private equity fund domiciled in the ADGM focusing on investments in EMEA.{{ FIELD }}Advise Jadwa Investment on the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds, including F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and logistics.{{ FIELD }}Advise NBK Capital to form a private equity fund focusing on middle-market companies in the MENA region.{{ FIELD }}Fund Formation - Real Estate Funds and REITs\nRepresent Riyad Capital on the establishment of Riyad REIT, the first REIT to be approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, and subsequent capital increase to become the largest REIT by market capitalization in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advise Al Rajhi Capital to establish Al Rajhi REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, as well as a capital increase for the REIT.{{ FIELD }}Advise Mindful Wealth and The Entrepreneur’s Investment Office to establish the first open-ended real estate fund in the DIFC.{{ FIELD }}Represent Riyad Capital on structuring and establishing multiple funds to invest in US income-generating real estate assets domiciled both in Saudi Arabia and offshore.{{ FIELD }}Advise Riyad Capital on the establishment of the first open-ended real estate income fund in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advise Emirates NBD Capital and Arcapita Bank to establish a Saudi Arabian income generating real estate fund focused on the logistics sector.{{ FIELD }}Represent Al Rajhi Capital on a joint venture with Arcapita Bank to form and offer a Middle East income-producing real estate fund; the establishment of a Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate fund; and the establishment of a Western European real estate fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent Jadwa Investment on the formation of a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, which was the first REIT approved to invest in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.{{ FIELD }}Advise SEDCO Capital to establish SEDCO Capital REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.{{ FIELD }}Advise Alkhabeer Capital to establish Alkhabeer REIT, a Saudi REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, and multiple subsequent capital increases.{{ FIELD }}Advise Gulf Islamic Investments to establish GII Islamic REIT, the first private REIT in the Dubai International Financial Centre.{{ FIELD }}Represent Hines and The First Investor on the formation and offering of a Luxembourg-domiciled income-producing Brazilian real estate fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent SEDCO Capital in the formation of multiple U.S. income-producing real estate funds; two Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate funds; and a built-to-suit real estate development fund.{{ FIELD }}Fund Formation - Credit Funds\nAdvise Social Development Bank to establish a programmatic SME financing platform with Beehive and Gulf International Bank (GIB).{{ FIELD }}Advise KAMCO Invest to establish a trade finance fund domiciled in the DIFC.{{ FIELD }}Advise International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Federated Investors in the formation of a sovereign energy trade finance fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Infrastructure Leasing \u0026amp; Financial Services Limited (ILFS) on the proposed formation of a US$1B Shari’ah compliant African infrastructure financing fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) in a US$1.5 billion joint venture with APICORP to establish a series of ship leasing funds.{{ FIELD }}Advise KFH Capital in a joint venture with Tufton Oceanic to establish a Shari’ah-compliant ship leasing fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise Derayah Financial on the establishment of multiple alternative credit and financing funds domiciled in Saudi Arabia, Cayman Islands and Mauritius.{{ FIELD }}Advise Mindful Wealth and The Entrepreneur’s Investment Office to establish an open-ended receivables fund domiciled in the DIFC.{{ FIELD }}Equities, Fixed Income and Hedge Funds\nAdvise Waha Capital to establish the Waha Islamic Income Fund, an open-ended Shari’ah compliant fund investing in both sukuk and equities.{{ FIELD }}Advise McKinley Capital on the formation of a US$8B MEASA focused hedge fund in the ADGM.{{ FIELD }}Advise GFH Capital to establish an open-ended sukuk fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise Alkhabeer Capital to establish a diversified income fund, which was the first closed ended fund listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.{{ FIELD }}Advise ADS Investment Solutions in the formation of multiple equities funds domiciled in the ADGM, including the first ADGM approved to trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.{{ FIELD }}Advise Barwa Bank to establish a Cayman Islands regulated sukuk fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent EFG Hermes on the formation of: a jointly-managed public equities fund with Muscat Capital; and two Saudi Arabian-listed equities funds.{{ FIELD }}Represent Swicorp on the formation and offering of the following Shari’ah-compliant funds: a hedge fund with a long/short equity strategy; three Middle East public equities funds; and a MENA-focused IPO fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent National Bank of Kuwait on the formation of global equities funds, frontier market equities funds and money market funds denominated in U.S. dollars , euros and Kuwaiti Dinar.{{ FIELD }}Institutional Investor and Limited Partner Representations\nRepresent various limited partners, including sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, family offices and high-net-worth individuals in their investments in and exits from U.S., European, Middle Eastern, Asian and offshore domiciled private equity, real estate and hedge funds.{{ FIELD }}Represent Oman Investment Authority on investments into US and Asian private equity and venture capital funds{{ FIELD }}Represent Social Development Bank on investments into US, European and Asian infrastructure, private equity and credit funds.{{ FIELD }}Represent Saudi Venture Capital Company on investments into multiple GCC and MENA focused venture capital funds.{{ FIELD }}Represent Warba Bank on investments into US real estate funds, US and Asian private equity funds and MENA venture capital funds.{{ FIELD }}Venture Capital and Corporate Transactions\nRepresent Global Ventures on its investments in Mumzworld, Helium Health, Yodawy, SpiderSilk, Red Sea Farms, Kitopi, Elmenus, Paymob, Zension, Arrow Labs, HolidayME, Buseet, Floranow, MUNCH:ON, Mamo Pay, Tarabut Gateway, Pyypl, Minly and Altibbi.{{ FIELD }}Represent Riyad Taqnia Fund on its investments in Beehive, Unifonic, Trukker, SURE Technology, Foodics, Arabot, B8ak, Last Mile, Dokkan Afkar, Souqalmal, Haseel and Eureka.{{ FIELD }}Represent Riyad FinTech Fund on its investments in Forus, Unifonic and Tarabut Gateway.{{ FIELD }}Represent STV LP on its investments in Trukker, Salla, Sary, Gathern, Nexopay and Club.{{ FIELD }}Represent Shorooq Partners on its investments in Sarwa, Retailo, Dharma and Khazna.{{ FIELD }}Represent Impact46 on its investments in Floward, Trukkin, Raqamyah, Merit Incentives, Sanar Trading, Tamara, Telqani, Syarah, Shuttle, Halalah and PlayHera.{{ FIELD }}Represent Derayah Ventures on its investments in Capiter, Maabat, Lendo, Bazaar, Speero, MUNCH:ON, Resal and Sary.{{ FIELD }}Represent Saudi Jordanian Investment Fund on its investment into OpenSooq.com.{{ FIELD }}Represent ADQ on its series F investment in BYJUs, the leading Indian edtech company.{{ FIELD }}Represent Elm Information Technology Company on its VC investments into Foodics, Zid, Cura, Syarah and Carefer.{{ FIELD }}Represent Arrow Labs on its series A financing round led by Draper Ventures.{{ FIELD }}Represent Selfologi on its seed financing round led by Xenel Industries.{{ FIELD }}Represent Salasa on its series A financing round led by Flow and including 500 Startups and Saudi Venture Capital Company.{{ FIELD }}Represent Intelmatix in its seed financing round led by STV.{{ FIELD }}Represent eWTP Arabia on its acquisition of a minority interest in Advanced Communications \u0026amp; Electronic Systems Co (ACES); a joint venture with J\u0026amp;T Express to launch a courier business in Saudi Arabia; and various matters related to its portfolio companies, Beeto, Beem and Rong Cloud.{{ FIELD }}Represent Aramis Partners on the structuring and acquisition of Al Tarbiyah Al Islamiyah School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Represent Jadwa Investment on acquisition of significant minority stake in the Saudi Aramco Lubricating Oil Refinery Company (Luberef) in Saudi Arabia; and acquisition of a substantial minority interest in Gulf Union Foods Company, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest juice and beverage producers.{{ FIELD }}Represent Arcapita Bank in the structuring, acquisition and disposition of various portfolio companies, including Caribou Coffee, Church’s Chicken, Cirrus Aircraft Corporation, Tensar Corporation and Varel International.{{ FIELD }}James Stull is a partner in our Private Funds, Technology and Capital Markets practices. James primarily focuses on advising sponsors of investments funds and on various other private and public capital raising transactions. James regularly represents Middle East and international sponsors to establish vehicles to invest in various asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, energy and infrastructure, credit, and other alternative assets.\nJames advises clients on securities laws and the corporate and regulatory aspects of structuring, establishing and liquidating various investment structures, with substantial experience in emerging markets. He regularly assists clients seeking to raise money or deploy capital in the U.S., the various Gulf Cooperation Council jurisdictions and the wider Middle East-North Africa region. \nJames has extensive experience counselling sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutional investors on their investments in private funds.\nHe also regularly represents issuers, investors and financial institutions in capital-raising transactions, strategic investments, follow-on and secondary offerings and recapitalizations. He also has experience in cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and general corporate and securities matters.\nJames has been recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers Global, The Legal 500, Law360, and IFLR1000 for his funds and corporate practices.\n  James R Stull Partner Highly Regarded (Investment Funds, Private Equity and M\u0026amp;A), UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 Hall of Fame, Investment funds - United Arab Emirates  Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Band 1, Venture Capital \u0026amp; Emerging Companies - United Arab Emirates Chambers Global 2025 Band 1, Middle East-wide Investment Funds  Chambers Global 2025 Leading Individual for UAE Investment Funds Legal 500, 2019-2021 Middle East Investment Funds Chambers Global, 2017-2021 UAE FinTech Chambers FinTech, 2020 - 2021 UAE Investment Funds and Corporate, Saudi Capital Markets and Corporate Legal 500, 2017-2021 Saudi Arabian Corporate  Chambers Global, 2019-2021 Leading Lawyer in the UAE and Saudi Arabia for Investment Funds, Private Equity and M\u0026amp;A IFLR 1000, 2016-2021 Recognized Rising Star for Asset Management  Law 360, 2017-2018 Power 30, Most Influential People in Fund Services MENA Fund Manager, 2016 Finalist for DIFC Courts’ Young Lawyer of the Year 2014 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University School of Law Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University School of Law District of Columbia Georgia American Bar Association State Bar of Georgia Atlanta Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Fund Formation - Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds\nAdvise Global Ventures to establish two venture capital funds focused on early-stage investments in the Middle East and Africa as well as sector- and geography-specific funds focused on FinTech, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Advise Falcon Edge Capital on the formation of Alpha Wave Innovation Fund, an AED 1.1 billion venture capital fund domiciled in the ADGM focused on Indian technology companies, which was anchored by ADQ. Represent the Public Investment Fund to establish Jada Fund of Funds Company, a SAR 4 billion fund focused on investments into venture capital and private equity funds. Advise Riyad Capital to establish Riyad Taqnia Fund and Riyad FinTech Fund, venture funds focused on early stage tech and tech-enabled investments in the MENA region. Advise Alkhabeer Capital in the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds focused on F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and industrial investments. Advise Ashmore Investments on the formation of a MENA-focused healthcare fund and in relation to a GCC-focused education fund. Advise Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) to establish a fund to invest in financial institutions in Islamic countries and on the structuring of its investments in Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Kazakhstan and the Maldives. Advise ADS Investment Solutions to form a private equity fund domiciled in the ADGM focusing on Central Asian and CIS countries in a joint venture with the government of Uzbekistan. Advise ADS Investment Solutions to form a private equity fund domiciled in the ADGM focusing on investments in EMEA. Advise Jadwa Investment on the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds, including F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and logistics. Advise NBK Capital to form a private equity fund focusing on middle-market companies in the MENA region. Fund Formation - Real Estate Funds and REITs\nRepresent Riyad Capital on the establishment of Riyad REIT, the first REIT to be approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, and subsequent capital increase to become the largest REIT by market capitalization in Saudi Arabia. Advise Al Rajhi Capital to establish Al Rajhi REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, as well as a capital increase for the REIT. Advise Mindful Wealth and The Entrepreneur’s Investment Office to establish the first open-ended real estate fund in the DIFC. Represent Riyad Capital on structuring and establishing multiple funds to invest in US income-generating real estate assets domiciled both in Saudi Arabia and offshore. Advise Riyad Capital on the establishment of the first open-ended real estate income fund in Saudi Arabia. Advise Emirates NBD Capital and Arcapita Bank to establish a Saudi Arabian income generating real estate fund focused on the logistics sector. Represent Al Rajhi Capital on a joint venture with Arcapita Bank to form and offer a Middle East income-producing real estate fund; the establishment of a Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate fund; and the establishment of a Western European real estate fund. Represent Jadwa Investment on the formation of a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, which was the first REIT approved to invest in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Advise SEDCO Capital to establish SEDCO Capital REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange. Advise Alkhabeer Capital to establish Alkhabeer REIT, a Saudi REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, and multiple subsequent capital increases. Advise Gulf Islamic Investments to establish GII Islamic REIT, the first private REIT in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Represent Hines and The First Investor on the formation and offering of a Luxembourg-domiciled income-producing Brazilian real estate fund. Represent SEDCO Capital in the formation of multiple U.S. income-producing real estate funds; two Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate funds; and a built-to-suit real estate development fund. Fund Formation - Credit Funds\nAdvise Social Development Bank to establish a programmatic SME financing platform with Beehive and Gulf International Bank (GIB). Advise KAMCO Invest to establish a trade finance fund domiciled in the DIFC. Advise International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Federated Investors in the formation of a sovereign energy trade finance fund. Advise Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Infrastructure Leasing \u0026amp; Financial Services Limited (ILFS) on the proposed formation of a US$1B Shari’ah compliant African infrastructure financing fund. Advise the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) in a US$1.5 billion joint venture with APICORP to establish a series of ship leasing funds. Advise KFH Capital in a joint venture with Tufton Oceanic to establish a Shari’ah-compliant ship leasing fund. Advise Derayah Financial on the establishment of multiple alternative credit and financing funds domiciled in Saudi Arabia, Cayman Islands and Mauritius. Advise Mindful Wealth and The Entrepreneur’s Investment Office to establish an open-ended receivables fund domiciled in the DIFC. Equities, Fixed Income and Hedge Funds\nAdvise Waha Capital to establish the Waha Islamic Income Fund, an open-ended Shari’ah compliant fund investing in both sukuk and equities. Advise McKinley Capital on the formation of a US$8B MEASA focused hedge fund in the ADGM. Advise GFH Capital to establish an open-ended sukuk fund. Advise Alkhabeer Capital to establish a diversified income fund, which was the first closed ended fund listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange. Advise ADS Investment Solutions in the formation of multiple equities funds domiciled in the ADGM, including the first ADGM approved to trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange. Advise Barwa Bank to establish a Cayman Islands regulated sukuk fund. Represent EFG Hermes on the formation of: a jointly-managed public equities fund with Muscat Capital; and two Saudi Arabian-listed equities funds. Represent Swicorp on the formation and offering of the following Shari’ah-compliant funds: a hedge fund with a long/short equity strategy; three Middle East public equities funds; and a MENA-focused IPO fund. Represent National Bank of Kuwait on the formation of global equities funds, frontier market equities funds and money market funds denominated in U.S. dollars , euros and Kuwaiti Dinar. Institutional Investor and Limited Partner Representations\nRepresent various limited partners, including sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, family offices and high-net-worth individuals in their investments in and exits from U.S., European, Middle Eastern, Asian and offshore domiciled private equity, real estate and hedge funds. Represent Oman Investment Authority on investments into US and Asian private equity and venture capital funds Represent Social Development Bank on investments into US, European and Asian infrastructure, private equity and credit funds. Represent Saudi Venture Capital Company on investments into multiple GCC and MENA focused venture capital funds. Represent Warba Bank on investments into US real estate funds, US and Asian private equity funds and MENA venture capital funds. Venture Capital and Corporate Transactions\nRepresent Global Ventures on its investments in Mumzworld, Helium Health, Yodawy, SpiderSilk, Red Sea Farms, Kitopi, Elmenus, Paymob, Zension, Arrow Labs, HolidayME, Buseet, Floranow, MUNCH:ON, Mamo Pay, Tarabut Gateway, Pyypl, Minly and Altibbi. Represent Riyad Taqnia Fund on its investments in Beehive, Unifonic, Trukker, SURE Technology, Foodics, Arabot, B8ak, Last Mile, Dokkan Afkar, Souqalmal, Haseel and Eureka. Represent Riyad FinTech Fund on its investments in Forus, Unifonic and Tarabut Gateway. Represent STV LP on its investments in Trukker, Salla, Sary, Gathern, Nexopay and Club. Represent Shorooq Partners on its investments in Sarwa, Retailo, Dharma and Khazna. Represent Impact46 on its investments in Floward, Trukkin, Raqamyah, Merit Incentives, Sanar Trading, Tamara, Telqani, Syarah, Shuttle, Halalah and PlayHera. Represent Derayah Ventures on its investments in Capiter, Maabat, Lendo, Bazaar, Speero, MUNCH:ON, Resal and Sary. Represent Saudi Jordanian Investment Fund on its investment into OpenSooq.com. Represent ADQ on its series F investment in BYJUs, the leading Indian edtech company. Represent Elm Information Technology Company on its VC investments into Foodics, Zid, Cura, Syarah and Carefer. Represent Arrow Labs on its series A financing round led by Draper Ventures. Represent Selfologi on its seed financing round led by Xenel Industries. Represent Salasa on its series A financing round led by Flow and including 500 Startups and Saudi Venture Capital Company. Represent Intelmatix in its seed financing round led by STV. Represent eWTP Arabia on its acquisition of a minority interest in Advanced Communications \u0026amp; Electronic Systems Co (ACES); a joint venture with J\u0026amp;T Express to launch a courier business in Saudi Arabia; and various matters related to its portfolio companies, Beeto, Beem and Rong Cloud. Represent Aramis Partners on the structuring and acquisition of Al Tarbiyah Al Islamiyah School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Represent Jadwa Investment on acquisition of significant minority stake in the Saudi Aramco Lubricating Oil Refinery Company (Luberef) in Saudi Arabia; and acquisition of a substantial minority interest in Gulf Union Foods Company, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest juice and beverage producers. Represent Arcapita Bank in the structuring, acquisition and disposition of various portfolio companies, including Caribou Coffee, Church’s Chicken, Cirrus Aircraft Corporation, Tensar Corporation and Varel International.","searchable_name":"James R. 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Her practice focuses on structuring and establishment of ADGM, DIFC and CMA domiciled investment funds, including private equity, venture capital, real estate and hedge funds. Luna also regularly advises clients on the establishment of conventional and Shari’ah-compliant investment funds. She also supports clients in establishing structured feeder and master fund arrangements involving Luxembourg, Cayman and other offshore jurisdictions.\nLuna also provides regulatory advice on fund marketing, private placement and passporting regimes across ADGM, DIFC and the UAE.\nMoreover, she regularly assists on a wide range of venture capital matters with extensive experience in the UAE and Egypt. \nShe received her Accelerated L.L.B. at the University of York in the United Kingdom and holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the American University of Beirut.\nShe is fluent in Arabic and English. Associate The University of York  American University of Beirut, Lebanon  University of Law  England and Wales Prior to joining the firm, Luna advised: GCC-based venture capital firms on the establishment of DeepTech, blockchain and artificial intelligence focused funds in the DIFC and ADGM.  A real estate investment and asset management on establishing US$3 billion ADGM and Sharia-compliant Cayman feeder umbrella funds; drafted fund offering documents for ADGM ICC cells and the Cayman SPC and its portfolios. An Asia-based real estate developer on a US$400 million DIFC domiciled real estate private credit fund. A private equity firm on structuring a hybrid ADGM-domiciled hybrid fund with open-ended and closed-ended cells. Conducted legal due diligences on fund investments for a UAE-based conglomerate across multiple jurisdictions. 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