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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.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins advised Umm AlQura for Development & Construction on its SAR1.97 billion IPO on the Saudi Exchange.

Strengths

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Latham & Watkins carry out high quality work. They have a highly responsive, dedicated and experienced team.

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They have a solution-oriented mindset and always give their honest opinion.

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There is deep experience and insight behind their legal advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Salman Al-Sudairi
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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.

Latham & Watkins have seamless execution capabilities on deals, and this is due to their long transactional experience and having Salman Al-Sudairi as their lead.

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Basil Al-Jafari
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Basil Al-Jafari
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Basil Al-Jafari is widely acknowledged for his in-depth understanding of debt matters. He is well versed in representing arrangers and dealers, and also has a wealth of experience concerning sovereign issuances. In addition to his debt work, he is increasingly involved in equity issuances. He recently relocated to Riyadh, having previously been based in Latham's Dubai office.

Basil Al-Jafari is always very helpful and commercial.

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Nomaan Raja
Nomaan Raja
Expertise Based Abroad

Nomaan Raja is a partner in Latham & Watkins' Dubai office who is prominently involved in sukuk matters in Saudi Arabia. He represents an impressive list of clients, including local and international financial institutions. He is frequently mandated on high value debt issuances.

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Salman Al-Sudairi
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Salman Al-Sudairi
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Basil Al-Jafari
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Basil Al-Jafari
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Nomaan Raja
Nomaan Raja
Saudi Arabia, expertise based abroad in United Arab Emirates
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