Harj Rai represents government and government-related entities, sponsors, and financial institutions in a range of complex finance transactions, both within the region and internationally.
Drawing on more than a decade of on-the-ground experience working and living in the Middle East, Mr. Rai helps clients navigate highly strategic and intricate matters spanning project finance, Islamic finance, and bank finance. His work in Islamic finance includes complex Shari’ah-compliant agreements across a spectrum of Islamic structures.
Mr. Rai develops long-lasting relationships with clients to help them navigate every stage of their lifecycle. He brings particular experience in first-of-their-kind, precedent-setting financings in the Middle East involving diverse industries, including oil and gas, technology, real estate, and telecommunications.
Mr. Rai previously served as Dubai Office Managing Partner and Local Chair of the Finance Department. He currently serves on the firm’s Ethics Committee.
Accolades
- Named a Leading Lawyer in Banking, Islamic Finance, Project Finance, and Capital Markets
IFLR 2020
- Selected as a Rising Star
Law360 2016
- Named among the Top 30 Under 40
Private Funds Management 2015
- “A serious name in Saudi”
“A big Saudi expert in the region”
“Keen client focus”
“A solid lawyer, who’s very well versed in Islamic finance”
“Very good, very effective and extremely competent and pragmatic”
Chambers Global 2017-2020