Tajamal Shah

Introducing Tajamal Shah, Tasheel Law Firm’s Head of Corporate & Commercial and Solicitor (England and Wales) with a remarkable area of expertise in Asset-based Financing and Corporate Law. With extensive experience as a structured finance specialist, Tajamal has garnered an impressive track record in asset-based leveraged financing, particularly in aircraft and property finance. His expertise encompasses a wide range of finance facilities, syndicated loans, and capital market and securitization products, all geared towards benefiting the parties involved. Tajamal’s proficiency in finance structures, including leveraged leases, sale and lease-back structures, and tax-driven Japanese, German, and USA Pickle-Dole leveraged leases, showcases his keen understanding of complex financial mechanisms.

Tajamal Shah’s outstanding transactional achievements further solidify his reputation as an exceptional expert in the field. He has successfully facilitated multi-billion-dollar syndicated loan facilities, such as a $1.375 billion syndicated loan facility for the purchase of 21 aircraft using various leveraged leases and equity structures for Cathay Pacific Airline and a $550 million syndicated facility for the purchase of 10 aircraft involving various financial structures for ILFC. Additionally, Tajamal has worked on a $273 million facility to finance the purchase of 3 aircraft via a simple finance lease using a Cayman island SPC and a $100 million facility to finance the sale of 2 aircraft via a straight loan secured with mortgages on the aircraft. His portfolio extends to include diverse property financing transactions ranging from £30m to £130m and handling a $500 million fixed-rate guaranteed bond issued by Guaranteed Export Finance Corporation PLC (“GEFCO”) and guaranteed by ECGD. Tajamal Shah’s extensive expertise and remarkable achievements make him a trusted and invaluable advisor for businesses seeking exceptional legal counsel in asset-based financing and corporate matters.

Area of Expertise: Corporate Law | Commercial Law | International Trade
Industries: Financial Institutions | Aviation | Transport & Logistics