Rafiq Jaffer

Rafiq Jaffer

Partner, Al Tamimi & Company (Banking & Finance Department)

Contact

E: r.jaffer@tamimi.com

T: 971 4 364 1505

Areas of expertise

Bank Lending and debt capital markets transactions

Education
  • 2022 – Executive LL.M (Securities & Financial Regulation), Georgetown University

  • 1998 – LL.M International & Commercial Law, The University of Buckingham

  • 1997 – LL.B (Hons), The University of Buckingham

Biography

Rafiq Jaffer is a Partner in Al Tamimi’s Banking & Finance department, having worked at the firm for over 14 years. Prior to re-joining the firm, Rafiq was Head of Legal at Barclays Bank in India. At Barclays, Rafiq led the legal team responsible for wholesale lending (including External Commercial Borrowing), trade finance and cash management.

Rafiq specialises in bank lending and debt capital markets transactions using both conventional and Islamic structures