Rizwan Kanji is a globally recognized partner and leading lawyer in debt capital markets, Islamic finance, and structured finance, based in Dubai. He advises on complex cross-border transactions, including sukuk, securitisation, ESG instruments, and financial restructurings. Known for his role in “first-of-its-kind” deals, he has led landmark issuances such as the world’s first ESG regulatory capital sukuk and the first Blue Bond. Rizwan advises clients across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and beyond, offering innovative, Shari’ah-compliant solutions. He holds an LL.B. from the University of Leicester and an LL.M. from the University of Southampton and is admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales.