Ayman Khaleq

Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Ayman A. Khaleq is the Managing Partner of the Dubai office at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, where he plays a pivotal role in the firm's Middle East practice. He specializes in advising asset managers and institutional investors on various aspects of private fund structuring and formation, as well as bespoke investment platforms and debt capital market transactions, particularly those that are cross-border in nature.1 2 4

Education and Qualifications

LL.B., Highest Honors: University of Jordan Faculty of Law, 1993
LL.M., Cum Laude: The George Washington University Law School, 1994
Admitted to practice in New York and registered as a Foreign Legal Consultant with the California Bar, as well as a Registered Foreign Lawyer with the Law Society of England & Wales.2 3

Areas of Expertise

Ayman's expertise extends to:

Investment Management: Structuring and documentation of private investment funds.
Structured Transactions: Advising on debt capital markets, securitization, and structured finance.
Islamic Finance: Developing unique Islamic finance solutions for global and regional financial institutions.
Sovereign Wealth Funds: Counseling on legal, regulatory, and governance matters regarding outbound investments.1 4

Professional Involvement

Ayman is also known for his involvement in policy reform initiatives, privatizations, and restructuring within the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He frequently speaks at international conferences on topics related to foreign direct investment and structured transactions.3 4 Additionally, he has taught courses on transactional Islamic law and international investment law at several prestigious universities including George Washington University and Sorbonne University.3

Recognition

He is highly regarded in his field, having been ranked by various legal directories such as Chambers Global and The Legal 500 for his work in investment funds and Islamic finance across the Middle East.2 4

Ayman Khaleq's multifaceted role at Morgan Lewis underscores his significant contributions to the legal landscape in the MENA region, particularly in investment management and Islamic finance.