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Corporate/Commercial - Saudi Arabia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

This leading law firm 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 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, pharma and tech sectors. Team members offer notable strength in advising on merger control filings to the General Authority for Competition in Saudi Arabia.

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Work Highlights

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The competition team acted for Alimak Group Management on the Saudi merger control filing relating to its approximately EUR500 million acquisition of the Tractel Group.

Strengths

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"They have a deep understanding of the laws and regulations and are able to navigate through very complex multi-jurisdictional corporate issues."

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"They have a deep understanding of the laws and regulations and are able to navigate through very complex multi-jurisdictional corporate issues."

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Notable Practitioners

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George Sayen

Senior Statespeople

Senior statesperson George Sayen is noted for his substantial international experience and longstanding presence in the Kingdom. His extensive knowledge continues to be a great benefit to clients, as well as to other lawyers within his team.

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Karim B Nassar

Band 2

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.

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Zahi Younes

Band 3

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.

"He’s very commercial and has a straight-to-the-point approach."

"Zahi is very approachable. He understands business complexities and is very practical."

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David Monnier

Spotlight

David Monnier is an experienced lawyer who heads up Baker McKenzie's Saudi Arabian competition group from his base in Riyadh. He has a strong focus on assisting clients with obtaining competition clearance for proposed mergers.

"He is highly knowledgeable and a world-class expert."

"David is definitely up to date on the competition rules and regulations, and is supported by a good team."

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