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Global Guide 2026 : Saudi Arabia

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Projects & Energy - Saudi Arabia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins maintains a leading projects and energy team in Riyadh. It is regularly active on behalf of some of the market's biggest names, assisting with the development and financing of major energy and infrastructure projects. The department also advises on the construction of major residential and resort sites, as well as assisting with the development of data centres and sub-sea fibre networks. The practice supplements its core projects expertise with advice on M&A and corporate structuring issues in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins acted for Saudi Arabia Railways on the lead design consultancy services tender for the Saudi Landbridge railway project, involving the construction of more than 1,500km of new track.

Strengths

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  • Latham & Watkins is the best law firm for high-stakes, cross-border mandates requiring global coordination.

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  • They approach issues holistically, ensuring that implications are thoroughly considered before providing recommendations. Their commitment to timely and accurate advice is another key strength.

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  • The Latham team is knowledgeable, capable, diligent and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Derek McKinley
    Derek McKinley

    Derek McKinley

    Derek McKinley has a growing reputation in the projects space, with experience advising on many high-value matters. He has a broad practice, encompassing work on behalf of lenders, developers and numerous other stakeholders in relation to energy, infrastructure and construction projects.

    • Derek is always available and he is very easily able to understand our needs and priorities.

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  • Marc Makary
    Marc Makary

    Marc Makary

    Marc Makary is noted for his particular expertise concerning the construction of data centres and sub-sea cable networks, acting for major names in these fields. He has further experience relating to the development and financing of energy projects.

    • He blends the need for black-letter legal precision with commercial pragmatism and is always a pleasure to deal with.

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    • Marc can manage a number of different workstreams effectively. He is also calm and articulate when providing arguments to support his position.

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    • Marc is consistently impressive; his knowledge of submarine fibre-optic cable industry participants and deal structures is without parallel.

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    • Marc is a fantastic lawyer who is always available to help.

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