Akin’s finance team has been recognized in three categories by the annual Islamic Finance News Deals of the Year, which celebrate standout Islamic finance transactions across sectors and geographies for their innovation, execution and market impact. Akin was recognized for: Kuwait Deal of the Year and Regulatory Deal of the Year 2025 – for advising Kuwait International Bank on its US$300 million Tier II sukuk under its US$1.5 billion program – an update that incorporated Basel III Tier 2 mechanics and built in title agency/rights-to-register features to align with evolving Shariah standards. Akin served as English law counsel to the Kuwait International Bank. Perpetual Sukuk Deal of the Year 2025 – for advising Vakif Katilim Bankasi on its US$500 million inaugural Additional Tier 1 (AT1) sukuk, the largest subordinated sukuk by a Turkish participation bank to date.