Amelia Griggs is an associate in the Dubai office of Latham & Watkins, having previously worked for a US-headquartered global law firm in its London office.

Amelia has advised leading international investment and commercial banks, financial sponsors, and large corporates on a variety of conventional and Islamic banking and finance transactions worldwide.

Amelia has maintained an active pro bono practice, advising various charities, such as Support SEND Kids and Future Dreams Charity, on legal matters and research projects.

Amelia has participated in numerous charity events, including completing the UK’s 15km Tough Mudder Challenge on behalf of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity and building schools in Nepal with RSIS.

Amelia’s experience includes advising on:

  • Cross-border refinancings
  • Syndicated loan financings
  • Complex structured financings exceeding US$500M
  • Acquisition financings
  • Finance transactions in connection with bankruptcy and restructuring plans
  • Asset-backed financings
  • Amendment and restatements, acting for both lenders and borrowers

Bar Qualification

  • England and Wales (Solicitor)

Education

  • LLM, BPP University, 2023
    Distinction
  • LLB in Law, University of Bristol, 2021