UAE Banking Advisory Specialists

Banking & Financing Services

Strategic Banking
Advisory for Growth
& Resilience

From structuring complex debt facilities to managing multi-bank credit relationships across the UAE and GCC, Dillon & Bird delivers independent banking advisory that puts your business interests first.

15+Years Experience
AED 2B+Financing Facilitated
30+Banking Relationships
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Our Services

End-to-End Banking Advisory
& Financing Solutions

Independent advisors working exclusively for you — not the banks — to structure, negotiate and optimise your financing arrangements across the UAE and GCC.

01

Debt Financing Advisory

We advise on the full spectrum of debt financing options — term loans, revolving facilities, Islamic finance and hybrid structures — matching the right instrument to your business profile, cash flows and growth stage.

Bank Financing Consultancy
02

Restructuring & Refinancing

Facing covenant pressures, cash flow stress or lender negotiations? We restructure existing loans and credit facilities to improve terms, extend tenors and restore financial headroom — working directly with your banking panel.

Loan & Credit Facility Relief
03

Group Bank Credit Relationships

Managing financing across multiple entities and banks requires strategic coordination. We centralise and manage your group's banking relationships — aligning credit limits, reporting obligations and covenant compliance across the portfolio.

Multi-Bank Management
04

Project Financing & Feasibility

Bankable feasibility study reports prepared to lender standards. We assess project viability, structure the financing model, and present compelling proposals to development finance institutions and commercial banks across the GCC.

DFI & Commercial Lenders
05

Financial Modelling & Projections

Integrated three-statement financial models built to banking-grade precision. Our projections underpin credit applications, investor decks and management decisions — stress-tested and scenario-analysed for robust decision-making.

Banking-Grade Models
06

Trade Financing Advisory

Structure letters of credit, trade finance lines, supply chain financing and documentary collections that optimise your working capital cycle. We negotiate terms with UAE and international correspondent banks on your behalf.

LC · SCF · Documentary Collections
How We Work

Our Advisory Process

A structured, proven approach from initial assessment through to facility drawdown — designed to maximise your chances of success with lenders.

01
Discovery & Assessment

We review your financial position, existing credit facilities, banking relationships and financing objectives.

02
Strategy & Structuring

We develop the optimal financing structure, identify appropriate lenders and prepare a lender-ready information memorandum.

03
Bank Engagement

We manage the entire bank engagement process — presenting your case, handling information requests and navigating credit committees.

04
Negotiation & Terms

We negotiate pricing, covenants and documentation terms on your behalf, benchmarking against market norms.

05
Drawdown & Ongoing Support

We support you through legal documentation, drawdown and provide ongoing relationship management with your banking panel.

Our Philosophy

“In banking negotiations, the advisor who understands both the client's business and the bank's credit appetite wins the room. We sit on your side of the table — always.”

— Dillon & Bird Banking Advisory Team

Why Dillon & Bird

Independent Advisors.
Your Interests. Always.

Unlike banks or their relationship managers, we have no product to sell. Our mandate is to secure the best possible financing terms for you — full stop.

01
Deep UAE Banking Relationships
Established relationships with over 30 UAE and GCC banks, DFIs and specialist lenders — allowing us to approach the right institutions at the right level.
02
100% Independent, Fee-Based
We earn no commissions from banks. Our fee-only model guarantees our advice is unbiased and aligned entirely with your objectives.
03
Lender-Grade Documentation
Our financial models and information memoranda are prepared to the standard banks expect, materially shortening credit approval timelines.
04
Sector & Jurisdictional Expertise
Deep experience across real estate, trading, manufacturing, hospitality and professional services — including DIFC, ADGM and all UAE free zones.
AED 2B+
Total Financing Facilitated

Across term loans, revolving facilities, project finance and trade lines for UAE businesses.

30+
Active Banking Relationships

UAE, GCC and international correspondent banks across conventional and Islamic finance.

95%
Mandate Success Rate

Of financing mandates result in successful drawdown or restructuring outcomes for clients.

24hr
Initial Response Time

Every enquiry is acknowledged and assessed within one business day by a senior advisor.

Sectors Served

Financing Advisory Across Key UAE Sectors

Real Estate & Construction
Trading & Import / Export
Hospitality & Tourism
Manufacturing & Industrial
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Technology & Fintech
Professional Services
Free Zone & DIFC / ADGM Entities

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