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Corporate/Commercial - Saudi Arabia

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a considerable track record in Saudi, representing clients in a host of M&A transactions. Its well-established presence and extensive experience in the Kingdom make it a go-to law firm both for cross-border and purely domestic matters. The team adeptly advises on the establishment of new entities, as well as corporate restructuring and regulatory compliance matters, often acting for clients from the financial services and tech sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie acted for Schréder on a strategic joint venture with Bahra Electric intended to facilitate a wide-ranging upgrade to the Kingdom's public lighting systems.

Strengths

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They stand out for their reliable and timely advice, particularly in complex regulatory matters. Their insight is invaluable in ensuring compliance and navigating regulatory frameworks efficiently.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
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They are very commercial, responsive and have deep sector expertise.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Global

Baker McKenzie is able to think ahead and highlight key issues. The lawyers are very practical in identifying solutions.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Global

Baker McKenzie brings a very commercial approach and offers outside-the-box solutions.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Global

The department distinguishes itself through its ability to execute at remarkable speed, despite the complexity of negotiating documents and onboarding a diverse group of investors.

Corporate/Commercial 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 deep roots in the Saudi market and is frequently engaged by significant regional players to advise both buyers and sellers on transactions. His clients come from various sectors, including financial services.

Karim is a very experienced partner who thinks outside the box, is always available and very much commercially driven, which is a key requirement to progress M&A transactions.

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Zahi Younes
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Zahi Younes
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Zahi Younes leads the information technology and communication practice, acting for a long list of clients in those sectors. He is regularly mandated on joint venture formations and corporate reorganisations.

His depth of knowledge and ability to simplify and explain matters make conversations with the business easier. His advice has been instrumental in developing our project.

Zahi Younes and his team deliver their work on time. They are professional and responsive, and their quality of work is remarkable.

Zahi Younes knows his area of law very well and the processes to take. He is pragmatic and very appreciated by his clients.

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Karim B Nassar
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Karim B Nassar
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Zahi Younes
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Zahi Younes
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