Raza Khan provides strategic advice to corporations and institutions for early and successful deal closure.

 

EDUCATION

Raza studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science for his law degree and at University College London for his masters in Banking and Finance Law.

Raza is admitted practice law in Pakistan and has been Called to the Bar of England and Wales at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • Over 15 years of experience specifically within the banking sector demonstrating consistent growth and leadership in high-stakes financial transactions.

  • Effectively managing complex Conventional and Islamic Finance documentation, syndicated and bilateral financing, Treasury and Capital Markets issues including ISDAs and GMRAs, and trade finance documentation.

  • Strategic Legal Management: Proven ability in establishing and revamping legal processes, exemplified by the restructuring of litigation management at Engro Corporation and comprehensive advisory roles at Majid Al Futtaim Ventures.

DEAL BOOK

  • Establishment of the Sharia compliant USD 100 Million Al Wataniya Fund which was a fund established as a partnership between Al Hilal Bank and Abu Dhabi Investment House to finance the commercial sector in the United Arab Emirates.

  • Member of the taskforce from Al Hilal Bank created to launch Al Hilal Bank’s subsidiary in the Republic of Kazakhstan from inception till obtaining the banking license and subsequent training of the staff in Kazakhstan on the implementation of the Islamic products.

  • Updating all the Islamic Finance documentation for an international bank in the UAE  to bring it in compliance with AAOFI standards in order to meet regulatory requirements.

  • USD 1.1 Billion financing of the Zayed University public-private partnership(PPP) project for Mubadala.

  • USD 1.1 Billion financing of Emirates Steel Industries.

  • USD 1.2 Billion facility for the financing of a UAE based freezone.

  • USD 1.2 Billion facility for the financing of a leading international service provider to the energy industry.

  • USD 1 Billion facility for the financing of a leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider in the UAE.

  • USD 400 Million facility for the financing of an oil and gas services company in the UAE.

  • AED 793 Million refinancing facility of syndicated and bilateral loans for large conglomerate

  • USD 250 Million facility for an oil and gas company based in the UAE.

  • USD 225 Million facility for a contracting company based in the UAE.

  • USD 175 Million facility for the financing of an international airlines

  • USD 172.5 Million facility for the financing of a financial services company based in the Dubai International Financial Centre

  • AED 392 Million financing in respect of the terminal in an international airport.

  • USD 75 Million facility for the financing of a construction company based in the UAE.

  • USD 70 Million facility for the financing of a media company based in the UAE.

  • USD 45 Million facility for the financing of a retail and hospital company based in the UAE.

PROJECTS WORKED ON

  • Lead counsel on policy level issues for the Legal Department of Engro Corporation Limited (“ENGRO”)including acting as the chair for the sub-committee formed by the OICCI on revamping the legal framework in Pakistan.

  • Advising on legal strategy for large transactions overseen by the Strategy Department of ENGRO.

  • Heading up the litigation function at ENGRO and revamping the entire litigation management process.