Umera Ali is a partner specialising in banking and finance, with a particular focus on Islamic finance. With more than 18 years of experience in Saudi law and regional practice, Umera has built a strong reputation for advising clients on complex and multi-sourced financing transactions, including those supported by export credit agencies.

Her expertise spans corporate finance, development finance, project finance, structured finance, and financial restructuring. Umera regularly acts for financial institutions, corporates, and sponsors on innovative and large-scale financing projects across various sectors, providing clients with strategic and commercially driven legal advice tailored to the evolving needs of the market.

Known for her deep understanding of both conventional and Shari’ah-compliant financing structures, Umera brings a unique combination of technical precision and practical insight to her work. She has played a key role in shaping and executing landmark transactions across the region, often working at the intersection of international financing standards and local legal frameworks.