Shariah Compliant Direct Investment, Real Estate, Private Equity and Alternative Assets — Cross-Border Opportunities

The UK as an investment destination for Shariah compliant direct investment – an update of active sectors and activities. What is the continued role and scale of Shariah compliant real estate assets in the UK? How do we position the UK as a center for originating alternative asset classes, and what opportunities are on offer? Structuring co-investments between domestic UK investors with international Shariah compliant investors — the potential for real estate and direct investment transactions. Building on the success of the Battersea redevelopment: structuring deals that incorporate elements of real estate, capital markets and cross-border investment. With Tawarruq enjoying a privileged tax position for cross-border UK investment, is it now a funding structure of choice?

Moderator:

Mike Tirman, Partner, Ice Miller

Panelists:

Ahmad Shahizam Mohd Shariff, General Partner, Mekar Capital
Nick Edmondes, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins
Dr Scott Levy, Founder, Al Waseelah
Shakeel Adli, Founder and CEO, Zunikh