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ASIA LEGAL BUSINESS - ALB HOT 100
January 2010 - ALB lists Oliver Agha among the lawyers who have
performed outstandingly in their field in 2009.


ASIA LEGAL BUSINESS - NEWS ANALYSIS
January 2010 - Work Comes From Dubai World Woes

Oliver Agha comments on the restructuring of Dubai World.


ALB Legal News - Former DLA lawyer appointed projects head at
Agha & Shamsi 

January 14th, 2010 - Article by Rashida Yosufzai

Claire Grainger appointed projects head at Agha & Shamsi


ISLAMIC FINANCE NEWS - Taking the Road Less Travelled
October 2nd, 2009 - Interview of  Oliver Ali Agha


ASIA LEGAL BUSINESS - Principles before profit
October 1st, 2009 - Article by Rashida Yosufza



THE LAWYER - Which Way Now?
August 10th, 2009 - Article by Luke McLeod-Roberts

"The Middle East may be the spiritual home of Islamic finance, but the region needs to decide in which direction the practice is headed"
Oliver Agha gives his contribution to a subject that addresses the future direction of Islamic Finance.

THE BRIEF MAGAZINE - The Rise of Shariah
August 9th, 2009 - Article by Kathryn Young

Oliver Agha describes his view on the impact of the conventional finance crisis on the Islamic finance system. He develops the stakes that now lay ahead to secure and improve the rising interest towards Islamic finance.


ASIA LEGAL BUSINESS - World's First Shariah Compliant Firm
August 4th, 2009 - Article by Joshua Scott and Rashida Yosufzai


DUBAI EYE - Business Breakfast
August 2nd, 2009 - Radio Interview on "The UAE's Premier Talk Radio Station"

Oliver Agha talks about Agha & Shamsi, its practice range, Shariah compliance, establishing a Shariah board and Islamic Finance in our current economy. Interviewed by Ms. Brandy Scott, Oliver Agha also answers some of the show listeners' questions.


MEED - Optimism returns to Islamic banks
April 24th, 2009
MEED survey shows sector is still growing and sharia-compliant institutions are well placed for recovery.
Oliver Agha highlights deficiencies in Islamic Banking products.


BERKELEY UNIVERSITY- Islamic Financing Conference
February 28th, 2009 at the Boalt Hall, UC Berkeley School of Law

2nd Annual Berkeley Islamic Finance Symposium:
"Islamic Finance: Resilience in a Time of Financial Crisis?"
A general introduction by Oliver Agha on the origins, the financing structures and challenges the Islamic Financing market is facing today.


CNBC
January 14th, 2009 - Interview in Hong Kong. Anchor: Ms. Maura Fogarty

Broadcasted live on CNBC news information network
Oliver Agha sheds his perspective on the growth of Islamic Financing in Asia. The interview provides an analysis on the current trends that seem to be emerging in Islamic Finance throughout Asia. Yet, the crucial issues of financial regulation do remain.


ZAWYA
April 26th, 2008 - Interview
Despite growth, Islamic finance sector faces serious challenges


DUBAI EYE - Business Breakfast
July 4th, 2007 - Radio Interview on "The UAE's Premier Talk Radio Station
Oliver Agha talks about Dubai's importance as a global Islamic Finance hub in a region with increasing prominence.


PILLSBURY AFFILIATION - February 26th, 2009


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