King & Spalding LLP, Corporate/M&A | Chambers Global Profile

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Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding is a strong law firm for corporate and M&A work in the UAE and is known for having specific expertise in transactions relating to Saudi Arabia. The firm is especially well-versed in corporate matters arising in the energy sector, including in the petrochemicals arena as well as with regard to renewables. The team offers further expertise in the healthcare, retail and real estate industries and is well endorsed for its capabilities in private equity and venture capital, drawing upon the strength of its market-leading investment funds practice. The team's clientele commonly includes multinational corporations, government entities and private equity firms.

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Work Highlights

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King & Spalding assisted Gulf Islamic Investments with its acquisition of SaudiMed Investment Company from BankMed.

Strengths

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King & Spalding has provided really practical solutions to our issues. The team has been really proactive and kept us up-to-date.

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King & Spalding has good partners who understand the various implications of commercial transactions.

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King & Spalding has provided really practical solutions to our issues. The team has been really proactive and kept us up-to-date.

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King & Spalding has good partners who understand the various implications of commercial transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Nabil Issa

Band 2

Middle East managing partner Nabil Issa is a well-known lawyer with a remarkably broad practice that encompasses M&A, private equity and investment funds. He splits his time between Dubai and Riyadh and is widely esteemed for his expertise concerning the Saudi Arabian market.

Nabil's understanding of the law, coupled with his commercial acumen, ensured that we were always well advised and positioned for success.

Nabil Issa is very informative on innovative structures and solutions, particularly in Saudi.

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Simon Fraser

Band 3

Simon Fraser is a seasoned lawyer on sales and acquisitions, particularly when it comes to representing clients in the energy and oil and gas sectors. He is also regularly involved in Kuwait-related deals.

Simon always provides on-point advice and possesses great commercial acumen. His ability to navigate complex issues with precision makes him an invaluable asset.

Simon Fraser has a very strong strategic ability while also being attentive to details.

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James Stull

Foreign Expert

James Stull is a Dubai-based lawyer who is highly regarded for his expertise in relation to Saudi Arabia. He is particularly well versed in investment funds, private equity and venture capital issues and is increasingly active in the technology space.

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