Global Guide 2026 : Saudi Arabia
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Khoshaim & Associates
Our capital markets practice is the most comprehensive and well-rounded in Saudi Arabia. Our multidisciplinary team advises on the full spectrum of equity and debt financing structures, including IPOs, public M&A, rights issues, capital decreases, restructurings, debt conversions, private placements, investment funds, sukuk issuances, and much more.
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Khoshaim & Associates is a leading independent law firm which is a prominent player in the market. The team advises a long list of major Saudi Arabian corporations, as well as government entities and financial institutions. It has considerable experience across all aspects of capital markets work in Saudi Arabia, including IPOs and sukuk issuances, and complementary expertise in capital restructuring.
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Khoshaim & Associates advised Riyad Capital - as underwriter, lead manager and bookrunner - on Fourth Milling Company's USD229 million IPO on the Saudi Exchange.
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They are the best team in terms of knowledge, quick responses, good support, problem-solving ability and sheer experience levels in capital markets.
The team includes Saudi-qualified lawyers who understand the local legal landscape and regulatory nuances.
The main differentiator of Khoshaim & Associates is its deep understanding and knowledge of capital markets laws and regulations.
The team's strengths lie in combining strong technical legal skills with a practical and solution-oriented approach.
Khoshaim & Associates' very thorough and diligent approach provides clarity throughout the process.
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Managing partner Zeyad Khoshaim is a well-known name in the Kingdom who leverages his market-leading M&A expertise to offer guidance on an array of high value capital markets matters. He is highly regarded for his strong capabilities on debt transactions. He also has deep experience concerning CMA regulations and is frequently sought out to provide counsel on IPOs.
Zeyad is a very talented lawyer and he always makes us feel as though he is part of our executive team.
Zeyad demonstrates great leadership, especially through the building of his team and his extensive knowledge.
Zeyad Khoshaim provides outstanding commercial intuition and support. He is an absolute pleasure to work with.
Zeyad is a good lawyer who deeply understands banks. He and his team have unique knowledge and subject-matter expertise.
Ghaida Meaigel is widely viewed as one of the most promising younger lawyers in Saudi Arabia. She has built up a wide range of experience on a variety of high value equity and debt issuances, and is applauded for her professionalism, pragmatism and deep understanding of her clients' business needs.
Ghaida is one of the best lawyers I have worked with. She has good experience and knowledge; she knows the processes and is very proficient and professional in negotiations.
Ghaida Meaigel is the best lawyer in terms of responsiveness.
Ghaida combines strong technical skills with a sophisticated and pragmatic approach, ensuring that her advice is both accurate and commercially relevant.
Ghaida provides outstanding client service and is always accessible and responsive.
She is a hands-on deal lead who demonstrates an excellent understanding of regulatory requirements.
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