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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance operates in the Kingdom via a joint venture with its former association partner (AS&H) which maintains a top-tier corporate practice with a considerable bench of respected lawyers. It is known for its deep knowledge of the fast-evolving Saudi market and its impressive track record of roles on numerous high-profile transactions. The team is often seen on very high-value M&A transactions and major joint venture agreements, with significant experience advising on cross-border mandates. Its clients include investment funds, international banks and major energy companies.

Work Highlights

  • AS&H Clifford Chance advised Ma'aden on its USD1.1 billion acquisition of the 25.1% stakes held by Alcoa in two joint venture companies, Ma'aden Bauxite Alumina and Ma'aden Aluminium. This deal effectively converted both joint ventures into wholly owned Ma'aden subsidiaries and was paid for through a combination of cash and newly issued Ma'aden shares.

Strengths

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AS&H Clifford Chance lawyers have a deep understanding of the laws and regulations in Saudi Arabia.

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AS&H is a leader in the Saudi market.

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They are world-class, providing a thorough, well thought-out and practical service. They are truly partner-led and know the KSA business ecosystem better than most other providers.

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Notable Practitioners

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Guy Norman
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Guy Norman
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Eminent Practitioners

Senior partner Guy Norman is a highly recognised veteran of the global M&A landscape. In his current role, he is principally focused on overseeing the ongoing integration of the AS&H Clifford Chance joint venture into the law firm's global network.

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Majid Al-Sheikh
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Majid Al-Sheikh has strong capabilities in acquisitions and share buy-back transactions, as well as standing out for his advice on partnership and joint venture agreements. He is a highly experienced adviser whose recent work has also included major private equity investments and corporate restructurings.

Majid is outstanding across the board. He combines unrivalled legal and regulatory knowledge with a strong commercial sense and consistently outstanding responsiveness. He's among the very best.

Majid is an exceptional Saudi corporate lawyer and he provides tremendous support.

Majid Al-Sheikh is a very strong lawyer. He is very hard-working, knowledgeable and client-friendly. A top-notch individual.

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Mansoor Alhagbani
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Mansoor Alhagbani represents a variety of clients in a wide range of corporate matters, including tender offers, business transfer agreements, divestments and mergers. He is particularly popular with clients from the financial services industry.
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Omar Rashid
Omar Rashid
Expertise Based Abroad
Omar Rashid has wide-ranging expertise, equipping him well to handle acquisitions, divestments, mergers and restructurings. He regularly takes a leading role on some of the most significant transactions in Saudi Arabia.

Omar is unflappable under pressure, pragmatic, commercial, and very collaborative in terms of trying to get deals done.

Omar Rashid is a class act and trusted adviser. He has worked on most of the significant headline M&A transactions in the Kingdom and therefore nothing fazes him.

Omar Rashid is a standout lawyer who delivers constant quality. His knowledge is second to none.

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Daniel Royle
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Daniel Royle regularly advises clients on partnership and joint venture agreements. He also assists investment companies with acquisitions.
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Sahel Mughal
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Sahel Mughal
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Sahel Mughal is a seasoned member of the team, with experience acting on major deals in the energy and financial services sectors. He also heads up the Saudi investment funds group for Clifford Chance.

Sahel is good at giving the client comfort on all matters. He is very open-minded, commercial and does his job well in legally protecting the client but also understanding the commercial nuances.

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Guy Norman
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Guy Norman
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Majid Al-Sheikh
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Mansoor Alhagbani
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Omar Rashid
Omar Rashid
Saudi Arabia, expertise based abroad in United Arab Emirates
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Daniel Royle
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Sahel Mughal
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Sahel Mughal
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