Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Saudi Arabia
Band 2
Contact number
+966 1 466 9400Chambers Review
King & Spalding has a well-known finance group based in Riyadh, with a wealth of knowledge in conventional and Islamic financings. The firm regularly acts for big-name Saudi banks. The practice has wide-ranging capabilities, but is increasingly noted for its handling of major bankruptcy and refinancing matters. It is also noted for its significant edge in fund-related financing work, leveraging the considerable footprint of its market-leading Middle East investment funds team. Other significant areas of work include real estate finance.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding advised Azmeel Contracting Company on its financial restructuring proceedings under Saudi Arabian bankruptcy law.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They're very responsive and meet all the deadlines."
"They're very responsive and meet all the deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Zaid Al-Farisi is a widely noted Saudi finance expert with deep knowledge of the market and strong relationships with several major lenders.
"He is very thorough, very nice to deal with and very responsive."
"He is technically strong, and has the client relationship skills in terms of knowing how to guide them and knowing what matters on a deal. He is very commercial, with the focus to get deals done."