Richard Blackburn
Richard Blackburn is a senior counsel in our banking and Islamic finance practice. He has extensive experience in advising international and regional banks, funds and corporates in relation to derivatives (both conventional and Islamic) and Islamic finance transactions. Richard also advises in relation to regulatory capital transactions and structured product issuances. Prior to joining STAT, Richard practised with several major US and UK law firms and has spent time on secondment with several investment banks.
Richard is a qualified lawyer in England and Wales.
Legal 500: "Richard Blackburn has significant experience advising banks and corporations across a broad range of OTC derivatives and structured products."; "Richard Blackburn, who advises on OTC derivatives and structured products, is 'responsive and helpful'."
Sultan Albadi
Sultan is a Trainee Associate in our Banking & Finance department, with exposure to Islamic Finance, Project Finance and Sukuk tasks while honing his skills in the field. Sultan leverages his prior experience at a government fund to assist with various banking and financial tasks.
Abdullah Al Rabiah
Abdullah, currently a trainee lawyer, focuses on Banking and Finance, with exposure to Project Finance and Islamic Finance. With two years of hands-on experience in a law firm, Abdullah brings extensive knowledge of legal principles and a profound understanding of the nuances of commercial and financial law to his work.