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King & Spalding LLP

Corporate/Commercial

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King & Spalding LLP

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Corporate/Commercial - Saudi Arabia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
King & Spalding is noted for its longstanding involvement in major Saudi transactions, acting for both buyers and sellers. The firm is regularly cited for its in-depth knowledge of Saudi-related venture capital investment mandates, often acting for domestic and multinational investment funds. It also assists with joint venture agreements, privatisations and corporate restructurings.
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Strengths

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  • Their ability to balance international best practices with local regulatory nuances makes them a trusted partner, while their responsiveness and client-centric approach consistently set them apart.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

  • They are very organised and their time management is perfect. Their communications show an immense understanding of the market in Saudi Arabia and their follow-ups always make our tasks easier.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Nabil Issa
    Nabil Issa

    Nabil Issa

    Nabil Issa is lauded for his wide-ranging experience of Saudi matters, covering M&A, sukuk, investment funds and joint venture agreements. He divides his time between Dubai and Riyadh.

    • Nabil is one of the best lawyers in the region. He really understands the intricacies of the Saudi legal system.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
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  • James Stull
    James Stull

    James Stull

    Dubai-based James Stull is well regarded for his knowledge of investment fund and REIT matters, and regularly assists with Saudi mandates.
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  • Martin Hunt
    Martin Hunt

    Martin Hunt

    Martin Hunt is a senior corporate lawyer who relocated to Riyadh from the London office of King & Spalding in 2023. He has longstanding experience advising on oil and gas transactions, complemented by a deep understanding of matters in healthcare and many other sectors.

    • He knows all the critical issues from memory and is able to instantly respond to questions without referring to his notes. I am very impressed.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

    • Martin demonstrates huge transactional knowledge. He is also very supportive and actively responsive. We enjoy working with him.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
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