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Linklaters

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Saudi Arabia


Linklaters

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Banking & Finance - Saudi Arabia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Linklaters maintains a compact team in Riyadh with pronounced strengths in finance as well as M&A work. The banking and finance group provides frequent counsel to a range of domestic and international banks and financial institutions, as well as assisting several regional corporations with their borrowing needs. The group has experience relating to a wide range of financing transactions, including acquisition finance as well as refinancing. Of late, it has also gained considerable experience in private credit transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, and other lenders, on a USD3.6 billion loan to Saudi Electricity Company comprising conventional and Islamic tranches.

Strengths

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  • The Linklaters team demonstrates a strong level of commitment and extremely quick turnaround.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Linklaters is able to handle complex structures. The firm has a strong bench of associates in its banking and finance team who drive the deal forward.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Omar El Sayed
    Band 1Omar El Sayed

    Omar El Sayed

    Omar El Sayed is Linklaters' principal banking and finance lawyer in Riyadh. He has an extensive background in Islamic and conventional financing, with significant expertise in syndicated loans and restructurings. He has a wealth of experience acting for commercial banks, export credit agencies and other lenders, with further capability representing borrowers.

    • Omar is one of the best banking and finance lawyers in the Middle East. His technical expertise is superb.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Omar has been excellent on every mandate we have worked on together. He is a trusted individual who is able to deliver.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • He is an excellent lawyer who is very strong in his area of practice.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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