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Derayah LLPC

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Saudi Arabia

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Derayah LLPC

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About

Provided by Derayah LLPC

Our firm provides project finance and banking services with particular emphasis on complex and/or large cross-border project finance transactions.

Since we are an independent firm, we are often instructed by international law firms, including firms with Saudi Arabian affiliates when their local offices are conflicted or when clients insist that they instruct us as Saudi counsel, rather than their local offices.

We often tackle transactions that are either challenging and/or set precedents. For example, the Dammam West sewage treatment plant will be Saudi Arabia’s first privately owned sewage treatment plant.

Clients (7)

  • Marubeni Corporation
  • Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa)
  • Metito
  • Mowah
  • Orascom Construction
  • Marafiq
  • Al Raha Al Safi Food Company

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Saudi Arabia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Derayah is a prominent independent law firm with offices in both Jeddah and Riyadh. It is well versed in representing international clients and regularly acts as local counsel on cross-border project finance files, with experience relating to a range of construction, energy and infrastructure matters. It also assists clients with an array of syndicated, trade and Islamic finance facilities, acting equally for borrowers and lenders.

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Work Highlights

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  • Derayah advised First Milling Company on the SAR630 million refinancing of its existing debt, bank guarantee facilities, letters of credit and working capital requirements.

Strengths

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  • The banking and finance team at Derayah is very knowledgeable, not only on local law issues, but in being able to apply them to the specific projects and sectors involved.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Derayah has a deep understanding of the industry. The firm understands commercial considerations and delivers practical, pragmatic solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Basel Barakat
    Basel Barakat

    Basel Barakat

    Jeddah-based Basel Barakat remains a significant name in the market. His deep-seated experience of financing structures is an asset to clients, who frequently mandate him on Shari'a-compliant transactions. He is particularly well known for his long-running representation of the Saudi Binladin Group.

    • Basel's legal and strategic thinking is second to none, with his sophisticated approach on complex matters reflecting an excellent ability to find pragmatic solutions.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • He has unique and outstanding expertise, sophistication and significant knowledge drawn from decades of experience on very large financings and projects, providing unmatched insight and capabilities.

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  • Ali Abedi
    Ali Abedi

    Ali Abedi

    Operating out of Jeddah, Ali Abedi has extensive local and international experience in project finance work. His practice extends to providing counsel on the finance aspects of energy as well as infrastructure projects.

    • Together with his colleagues, Ali continues to build a team that is not only technically strong but also inspired by his values of accessibility, excellence and mentorship.

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