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Khoshaim & Associates

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Saudi Arabia

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Khoshaim & Associates

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Provided by Khoshaim & Associates

We advise on a wide range of banking transactions, most predominantly in project finance, corporate finance, Islamic finance, banking regulatory and refinancing and restructuring. Our lawyers are specialized in their respective disciplines, including Islamic finance structures, banking and finance legislation, bespoke foreign investment in private and public markets, PPP legal framework and banking and securities litigation.

Our team is widely recognized as a market leader in Saudi Arabia's banking and finance sector, consistently ranked Band 1 for 17 consecutive years. Our practice is distinguished by its comprehensive expertise in both Shari'a-compliant and conventional banking mandates, advising top-tier Saudi banks, global financial institutions, and major state-owned entities.

Clients (20)

  • Public Investment Fund (PIF)
  • National Development Fund
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Saudi Industrial Development Fund
  • NEOM
  • King Abdullah Economic City
  • Saudi Acrylic Acid Company
  • The Saudi Alawwal Bank
  • HSBC Saudi Arabia
  • JP Morgan
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • Al Rajhi Bank
  • Europe Arab Bank
  • Riyad Bank
  • The General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises
  • Saudi National Bank
  • Saudi Electricity Company
  • Banque Saudi Fransi
  • Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC)

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Banking & Finance - Saudi Arabia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Centred in Riyadh, independent law firm Khoshaim & Associates is a longstanding player in Saudi Arabia. It advises on the full gamut of Shari'a-compliant and conventional financing mandates. The firm has an extensive client list comprising top Saudi banks in addition to well-known global and regional financial institutions. The team is often tasked with overseeing refinancing and banking regulatory matters. Within the latter sphere, the firm also offers a wealth of knowledge in fintech.

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Work Highlights

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  • Khoshaim & Associates acted for Saudi National Bank on a USD324.8 million Shari'a-compliant facility provided to The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia.

Strengths

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  • Khoshaim & Associates has been one of our long-time partners. The banking team provides excellent legal assistance on various legal matters from a Saudi law perspective.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Karim Wali
    Karim Wali

    Karim Wali

    Karim Wali is a highly respected individual who advises many of the most significant lenders active in Saudi Arabia. He is consistently praised for his extensive knowledge of Shari'a regulatory issues as well as of practical commercial considerations.

    • Karim Wali is my go-to guy. He covers all aspects of our financing activities; he is a titan of the industry when it comes to corporate finance.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Karim is very commercially-minded.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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