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.
Chambers Review
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 notable expertise in renewable energy and IWP matters. The team is noted for its deep knowledge of Saudi law and strong relationships with well-established clients. This firm was known as Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co until February 2021.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
One client says: "The team has been great to work with. They are professional, enthusiastic and switched on. They have anticipated adverse events and prepared well to mitigate them. Despite COVID, they were able to keep on the original schedule. The team's strengths are attention to detail, planning and straightforward communication."
One client says: "The team has been great to work with. They are professional, enthusiastic and switched on. They have anticipated adverse events and prepared well to mitigate them. Despite COVID, they were able to keep on the original schedule. The team's strengths are attention to detail, planning and straightforward communication."
Notable Practitioners
Operating out of Jeddah, Ali Abedi has extensive local and international experience in project finance. His practice extends to providing counsel on the finance aspects of energy and infrastructure projects.
"He has a good reputation and is a nice and capable guy."
Ranked Lawyers at
Derayah LLPC
Saudi Arabia
Clients
Provided by Derayah LLPC
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa)
Al Raha Al Safi Food Company
Marafiq
Marubeni Corporation
Metito
Mowah
Orascom Construction