Hamid Namazie

Partner
Holland & Knight
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Hamid Namazie is a financial services attorney and partner at Holland & Knight, specializing in multimillion and multibillion-dollar secured lending transactions. With over 20 years of experience, he represents banks, institutional lenders and finance companies in complex acquisitions, recapitalizations and cross-border financings. Recognized as an L.A. Times Banking & Finance Visionary, he has led over $3 billion in deals, including high-profile credit facilities for major corporations. Namazie serves on the Secured Finance Network’s National Executive Committee and chairs its Advocacy Committee, influencing key financial legislation. A mentor and leader, he co-founded Holland & Knight’s MENA Affinity Group to support Middle Eastern attorneys. A frequent speaker and Chambers USA-ranked lawyer since 2015, he is a trusted advisor shaping the secured finance industry through advocacy, mentorship and client partnerships.