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Banking & Finance - Saudi Arabia

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What the Team is Known For

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, restructuring 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 and construction finance.

Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding continued to represent Azmeel Contracting Company in the implementation of its USD2 billion financial restructuring procedure.

Strengths

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Their proactive approach to client service, coupled with their extensive industry knowledge, makes them a standout choice in the field.

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King & Spalding stands out for its client management skills and deep knowledge of the practicalities of managing public stakeholders.

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They are very professional, with a level of competency that is well above expectations.

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Notable Practitioners

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Zaid Al-Farisi
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Zaid Al-Farisi
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Zaid Al-Farisi is a widely noted finance expert with a deep knowledge of the Saudi market and strong relationships with several major lenders. He is especially noted for his wide-ranging experience in restructuring and bankruptcy issues. He has additional experience in real estate and construction finance, as well as banking regulatory matters.

Zaid Al-Farisi is our go-to lawyer because he's a top-calibre professional. He always responds in a timely manner, offering practical and commercial solutions to various legal and business problems.

Zaid Al-Farisi is a savvy and expert adviser to us as a business. He is client-oriented and is well versed in finding solutions.

Zaid Al-Farisi is very well connected and client-centric in his work. He's also very good at managing client demands in a pragmatic fashion.

Zaid is very supportive to us in concluding agreements that effectively protect our interests. He is a very competent and dedicated lawyer; his bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is a plus.

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