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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Global Guide 2026 : Saudi Arabia

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Banking & Finance - Saudi Arabia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins is one of the leading law firms in Saudi Arabia, and its Riyadh banking team is consistently active on an array of market-leading transactions. It is highly rated for its Islamic finance expertise and is a key adviser on numerous high-value murabaha and ijarah facilities, as well as taking on noteworthy instructions relating to the Kingdom's commercial bankruptcy regime. The firm is also known as one of the principal legal advisers for the Saudi Arabian government, including various ministries and state-owned entities.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins assisted the lenders, Saudi Awwal Bank and Saudi National Bank, with a working capital murabaha facility of more than SAR2 billion provided to Modern Building Leaders Company.

Strengths

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  • The Latham & Watkins team is responsive, always ahead of the deadline and they deliver with excellence.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Peter Norris
    Peter Norris

    Peter Norris

    Peter Norris is a Riyadh-based partner who plays a prominent role on the majority of Latham & Watkins' Saudi finance matters. He regularly advises on murabaha and syndicated facilities.

    • Peter is highly regarded, very knowledgeable and very experienced.

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    • Peter Norris is a top-class partner. He is exceptionally attentive.

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