Latham & Watkins LLP, Capital Markets | Chambers Global Profile

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Capital Markets - Saudi Arabia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins is one of the leading international law firms in Saudi Arabia, and it maintains an exceptional capital markets practice in the Kingdom. It is regularly mandated on equity issuances, with roles on some of the most high-profile IPOs of recent years. It is well versed in acting for issuer companies, with equal expertise in representing underwriters and agents. The firm also has experience in sukuk.

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Work Highlights

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Latham & Watkins acted for underwriter Saudi Fransi Capital on the IPO of Lumi Rental Company, valued at more than SAR1 billion.

Strengths

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They are very active in capital markets, very professional and very responsive when it comes to enquiries.

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They are a professional team who know what it takes to get matters done. They have good client management skills and a strong relationship with the regulator.

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They are very active in capital markets, very professional and very responsive when it comes to enquiries.

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They are a professional team who know what it takes to get matters done. They have good client management skills and a strong relationship with the regulator.

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Notable Practitioners

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Salman Al-Sudairi

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Salman Al-Sudairi is the Riyadh managing partner of Latham & Watkins, commanding deep respect for his longstanding expertise in the field of capital markets. He is known for his broad-ranging practice and strong relationships with many major clients. He has experience advising on all aspects of sukuk transactions and IPOs.

Salman is highly experienced, sophisticated and thoughtful.

Salman is very well recognised as one of the best Saudi lawyers.

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Nomaan Raja

Expertise Based Abroad

Nomaan Raja advises an impressive list of clients, including government entities and financial institutions, on a variety of debt and equity capital markets issuances, and he is frequently mandated on Saudi-related transactions. He is managing partner of Latham & Watkins' Dubai office.

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Najla Al-Gadi

Up and Coming

Najla Al-Gadi has a growing reputation in the Saudi legal community, with sources recommending her as a star of the future. Her recent capital markets practice has been focused on equity mandates, with key roles on numerous IPOs spanning sectors as diverse as media, construction and e-commerce.

Najla is gaining experience fast. She has a good attitude to completing the work.

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