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Corporate/Commercial - Saudi Arabia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins acts for international clients in the petrochemicals, retail and pharmaceutical industries on their entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The team advises on a range of acquisitions and joint venture structures. Lawyers in the team have further experience assisting local clients with M&A matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins acted for LyondellBasell on its acquisition of a 35% stake in National Petrochemical Industry Company from Alujain Corporation for approximately USD500 million.

Notable Practitioners

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Salman Al-Sudairi
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Salman Al-Sudairi
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Band 1
Salman Al-Sudairi is a strong Riyadh-based lawyer who is well known for his extensive experience advising on major Saudi M&A transactions, with his wider practice encompassing infrastructure investment, joint venture agreements and privatisation mandates.

Salman Al-Sudairi is a really fantastic lawyer.

Ahmed el-Gaili
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Ahmed el-Gaili
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Band 3
Ahmed el-Gaili has broad-ranging transactional experience relating to sectors as diverse as telecoms, pharma, construction and energy. He is regularly mandated on very high-value transactions and garners considerable praise from the market.
Leen Zaza
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Leen Zaza
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Band 3

Leen Zaza has a prominent position in the Saudi market, assisting with joint venture agreements, acquisitions and strategic venture capital investments. She often acts on matters in the technology and natural resources sectors. She joined Latham & Watkins in August 2024 after leaving Khoshaim & Associates.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Salman Al-Sudairi
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Salman Al-Sudairi
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Band 1
Ahmed el-Gaili
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Ahmed el-Gaili
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Band 3
Leen Zaza
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Leen Zaza
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Band 3