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Capital Markets - Saudi Arabia

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is a distinguished presence in Saudi Arabia and is well known for its strong on-the-ground capabilities in the Kingdom. The firm is well placed to advise on rights issues and IPOs, regularly acting for domestic, regional and global investment banks in their capacity as underwriters. It is equally capable of assisting issuer clients, with experience representing major retail, real estate and financial services companies. The team also has extensive experience in debt capital markets, with regular roles on high value sukuk.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie served as issuer's counsel to Nice One Beauty Digital Marketing on its SAR1.2 billion IPO on the Saudi Exchange.

Strengths

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They have a high quality and experienced team. Their speed of execution is impressive.

Capital Markets respondent
Global

The team is consistently available and provides same-day turnaround on priority items.

Capital Markets respondent
Global

They have a great mix of experienced and younger, energetic lawyers. They all have strong knowledge of market regulations and the flexibility to think outside the box.

Capital Markets respondent
Global

Baker McKenzie provides suitable advice which is tailored to the situation, swift feedback and a strong ability to manage client expectations.

Capital Markets respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Karim B Nassar
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Karim B Nassar
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Karim Nassar has a deep knowledge of the Saudi market and is held in particular regard for his experience handling capital markets transactions in the jurisdiction. He is adept at representing major international and regional clients in IPOs and rights issuances.

Karim Nassar provides comprehensive advice and is an expert in capital markets.

Karim Nassar is a powerhouse. He's built the team up nicely and he personally continues to be the best in class.

He's one of the most senior capital markets partners in the Kingdom.

He is able to handle the communication and makes sure his team is always available.

He is appreciated for his structured advice and counsel, as well as his problem-solving and direct, upfront communication.

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Nadine Nassar
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Nadine Nassar
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Band 3

Nadine Nassar receives high praise for her work overseeing equity capital markets issuances. In this regard she is active as both issuer and underwriters' counsel, with lead roles on numerous high-profile IPOs.

Nadine is an outstanding legal expert and is very dedicated.

Nadine's ability to balance regulatory requirements with practical execution needs is valuable in ensuring timely delivery and effective decision-making.

Nadine Nassar is consistently engaged, ensures smooth coordination across all stakeholders and goes above and beyond to support on any ad hoc queries.

Nadine has extensive knowledge of the regulatory rules and is always available.

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Robert Eastwood
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Robert Eastwood
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Band 3

Robert Eastwood is a notable presence in the market who is well equipped to handle IPOs and M&A transactions. He represents several major financial institutions, including multinational investment banks.

Robert Eastwood is a very seasoned lawyer. We have had very good experiences with him.

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Khalid Alyafi
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Khalid Alyafi
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Up and Coming

Khalid Alyafi is emerging as a lawyer to watch in Saudi Arabia, with sources applauding him for his comprehensive knowledge and outstanding communication skills. He has experience advising on sukuk issuances as well as IPOs on the Saudi Exchange.

Khalid is really good at communication. He knows it all and if he doesn't know it he knows how to get the information we require.

Khalid is a hard-worker who delivers that work on time and with a great level of accuracy.

Khalid Alyafi is very supportive and cooperative. He has a full understanding of what he is doing and guides his team in a great manner.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Karim B Nassar
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Karim B Nassar
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Nadine Nassar
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Nadine Nassar
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Robert Eastwood
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Robert Eastwood
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Khalid Alyafi
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Khalid Alyafi
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Up and Coming
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