"Dentons Advises on $1.5 Billion Syndicated Loan Facility for QNB"

"Dentons has advised a group of international and regional lenders on a US$1.5 billion unsecured syndicated term loan facility for QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa. The five-year refinancing was significantly oversubscribed, showcasing strong interest from global banks. The Dentons team, led by Stephen Knight, provided comprehensive support throughout the financing and syndication process, emphasizing the international lending community's confidence in the Qatari market."

**Law Firms and Parties Assisted:** Dentons participated in the transaction by advising a syndicate of international and regional lenders on a significant financing deal involving QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa. **Transaction Description:** On October 28, 2025, Dentons announced its role in advising on a US$1.5 billion unsecured syndicated term loan facility to QNB. This five-year refinancing attracted strong participation from global and regional banks and was substantially oversubscribed, showcasing the confidence of the international lending community in the Qatari market. **Lawyers Involved:** The Dentons team was led by Stephen Knight, Partner and Head of the Middle East Banking and Finance practice, based in Abu Dhabi. He was supported by Andrew Gallagher, Associate, based in Dubai. Additionally, Qatari law advice was provided by Gabriel Olufemi, Partner, based in Doha, and Samer El-Husseini, Associate, also based in Doha.

"Dentons Advises on $1.5 Billion Syndicated Loan Facility for QNB"

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