Sukuk, bonds, bilateral and syndicated facilities — capital structures aligned with long-term strategy.
Our Debt Structuring & Restructuring practice provides expert advisory on structuring and optimising debt solutions for GCC corporates, family-owned groups, and financial institutions — including Sukuk, conventional bonds, bilateral facilities, and syndicated lending.
Whether you are raising new capital, refinancing on better terms, or restructuring an existing facility under stress, we focus on enhancing capital efficiency, improving liquidity, and aligning financing strategy with your long-term business objectives.
Why clients choose Veridian for debt advisory
Independent counsel, GCC capital-markets fluency, and full Sharia-compliant expertise — without arranger fees or league-table incentives.
Independent counsel
We do not act as arranger, do not earn underwriting fees, and have no preferred lender relationships. Our analysis is structurally unbiased.
Sharia-compliant expertise
Full fluency across Sukuk structures — Ijara, Murabaha, Wakala, and hybrid forms — and direct experience working alongside Sharia scholars.
GCC capital markets depth
Current intelligence across DIFC, ADGM, Saudi Tadawul, Nasdaq Dubai, and the regional bilateral and syndicated lending markets.
Key deliverables
Core outputs from a Veridian Debt Structuring & Restructuring engagement:
Capital structure review
Optimal debt-equity mix analysis aligned to risk tolerance, growth plans, and shareholder return objectives.
Sukuk & bond advisory
Structure selection, lead arranger evaluation, pricing benchmarks, and end-to-end documentation review.
Syndicated facility arrangement
Lender selection, term sheet negotiation, and covenant package design for new and refinanced facilities.
Restructuring & workout
Stress diagnosis, lender engagement strategy, and execution support for facilities under covenant or liquidity pressure.
Lender negotiation support
Independent client representation in pricing, covenant, and security negotiations across new and amended facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers to the most common questions about this service.
We advise. We do not act as arranger, lead manager, or placement agent, and we take no fees from lenders. That structural independence is the entire value proposition of the service.
Yes. Full fluency across Sukuk structures — Ijara, Murabaha, Wakala, and hybrids. We coordinate with appointed Sharia scholars and Sharia supervisory boards as required.
Initial diagnosis within one to two weeks of engagement. For distressed situations or covenant breaches, we can expedite to a 72-hour preliminary view if facts and management access allow.
