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+966 12 512 2816Provided by Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis entered the Saudi Arabian legal market in late 2023 with a clear strategic and bold ambition: to establish the firm as the preeminent international legal advisor in the Kingdom and MENA region. Since that time, our Riyadh office has built a dynamic and respected presence; advising on transformative capital markets transactions, recruiting top-tier local and international talent, and embedding our practice in the Kingdom’s evolving regulatory and investment landscape.
Our capital markets team is at the heart of this momentum. We advise issuers on public offerings, pre-IPO restructuring and readiness, corporate governance, and securities law compliance. The team has quickly become a trusted advisor to local champions and global players alike, supporting clients across all sectors on their capital formation strategies. Our practice spans the full spectrum of capital markets activity, including:
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Kirkland & Ellis maintains a dedicated equity capital markets practice which is noted for its frequent activity on IPO listings on the Saudi Exchange. It is typically instructed by issuer clients, acting for leading names in sectors as diverse as technology and construction. In addition to its advice on equity issuances, the Kirkland team also provides guidance on securities regulatory matters.
Kirkland & Ellis acted as counsel to a leading operator of sports clubs regarding its IPO on the primary market of the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul).
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The Kirkland & Ellis team is helpful and quick to respond. They provide us with succinct and clear advice.
Kirkland stands out for its high quality of work, depth of commitment and resources, and the experience of its team.
They have proved their ability to think outside the box and deliver innovative solutions that assist in the closing of landmark transactions which have no existing frameworks.
The Kirkland & Ellis team is helpful and quick to respond. They provide us with succinct and clear advice.
Kirkland stands out for its high quality of work, depth of commitment and resources, and the experience of its team.
They have proved their ability to think outside the box and deliver innovative solutions that assist in the closing of landmark transactions which have no existing frameworks.
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Manal Al-Musharaf is the key capital markets partner in the Riyadh office of Kirkland & Ellis, which was founded in late 2023. Her work principally covers equity issuances and she is quickly establishing herself as a major name in the market, with extensive experience leading on several noteworthy IPOs.
Manal's performance exceeds expectations across all areas.
Manal is very good at helping us navigate the way forward and showing us the best approach.
Manal Al-Musharaf consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism, strong client dedication and deep subject matter expertise.
She is one of the best lawyers in the Saudi market.