Commercial capital
Institutional investors · pension · insurance
Private Equity Advisory
Deal, holding, and capital structures for Gulf private equity and co-investment
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Assembling sovereign, family, and international investors with different horizons in one deal
Foreign ownership and sector restrictions that shape the holding structure
We advise private equity sponsors, family offices, and sovereign and institutional investors on how to structure, finance, and govern direct and co-investment transactions — in the region and into international markets.
Gulf private equity runs on club deals and co-investment more than on blind-pool funds: sovereign investors, family offices, and international sponsors assemble around single assets. That makes the holding structure, the information rights, and the exit terms the substance of the deal rather than its paperwork.
Deal and holding design, co-investment and club structures, and acquisition financing for Gulf sponsors and institutional investors.
Private Equity Advisory
Deal, holding, and capital structures built for governance, value creation, and exit
Capital architecture
Blended finance layer stack
How concessional, guarantee-backed, and commercial capital combine in bankable project and fund structures.
Guarantee layer
Partial credit · political risk · first-loss
Concessional finance
DFI · ECA cover · blended tranches
Sponsor equity
Government · corporate · project equity
Layered by payment seniority — commercial capital sits senior, concessional and guarantee layers absorb structured risk, and sponsor equity takes first loss.
Services & capabilities
What we deliver
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Capability detail
Deal and holding design
Structures fitted to ownership rules, investor mandates, and the jurisdictions the asset touches.
- Entry to exit
Advisory scope
Structuring, financing, governance, and exit planning
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Regulatory depth
Fund and direct routes for Gulf and cross-border investors
How we've helped
Co-investment
Club structure for a regional platform acquisition
We structured a club deal assembling sovereign, family office, and international capital around a single regional platform — setting holding jurisdiction, information rights, and exit mechanics before terms were agreed.
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A disciplined approach to capital advisory
We design the holding and capital structure with the exit already in view — fitting jurisdiction, instruments, and governance to the investors at the table and to where the asset actually sits.
Frame
Define the investment thesis, the investor route — fund, direct, or co-investment — and the regulatory constraints of each jurisdiction.
Structure
Design holding architecture, capital stack, and governance rights with partner counsel and tax advisers.
Finance
Coordinate acquisition or growth financing with lenders and co-investors — from term sheets through financial close.
Oversee
Support board reporting, value-creation tracking, and exit preparation through the holding period.
Client outcomes
- Holding and deal structures fitted to the investor’s mandate and jurisdictions
- Capital stacks aligned with the business plan and financing covenants
- Clear governance and information rights among sponsors and co-investors
- Exit options preserved through structure and reporting set at entry
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Partner to family offices, PE, and alternative asset managers
Financial Services
Advisory for institutional investors and financial intermediaries
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Scaling digital infrastructure with institutional capital
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Capital solutions for healthcare systems and life-sciences infrastructure
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Funding & Capital Mobilization
Mobilizing capital for bankable projects, sovereign programs, and Gulf investment
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Risk intelligence and mitigation for capital-intensive Gulf mandates
Fund Management & Investment Structuring
Investment vehicles built for governance, institutional subscription, and scale
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Risk-sharing instruments that unlock Gulf capital and improve terms
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Legal, securities, and escrow architecture for Gulf and cross-border investment
Wealth & Asset Management
Preserving and deploying private Gulf capital with institutional discipline
Sovereign & Infrastructure Advisory
Sovereign programmes and infrastructure delivered with institutional discipline
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