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Banking & Finance - Saudi Arabia

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

White & Case is known for its impressive track record in Saudi, with a long history of involvement in major financing deals. It is regularly active on extremely high-value project finance matters, and offers considerable experience in oil and gas as well as renewables. Its team on the ground in Saudi Arabia often works in tandem with White & Case offices in the UAE and further afield.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case acted for the Water and Electricity Holding Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, on the USD2.25 billion financing for three separate solar energy projects under development in the Kingdom.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alec Johnson
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Alec Johnson
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Band 2

Alec Johnson is a seasoned lawyer who regularly assists clients with the multibillion-dollar financing arrangements for big-ticket projects. He works on a wide variety of energy and infrastructure matters, and he often acts on behalf of government entities.

It is always a great pleasure to work with someone as dedicated, reliable and committed as Alec. He consistently goes above and beyond, utilising his expertise and network to address our challenges.

Alec's expertise is first-rate, and his advice is always spot-on. I would not hesitate to use him again for finance and project finance matters in the Kingdom.

Nezar Al-Abbas
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Nezar Al-Abbas
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Up and Coming

Nezar Al-Abbas is regularly seen assisting on much of White & Case's standout work in Saudi Arabia. This has included a variety of major project and construction finance transactions, where he has gained experience representing borrowers as well as lenders.

Waad Alkurini
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Waad Alkurini
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Up and Coming

Waad Alkurini is increasingly cited by sources as a rising star within the fields of project development and project finance. Admitted to practice in both New York and Saudi Arabia, she typically advises on very high-value construction matters, with further recent experience acting on major restructuring mandates.

Waad Alkurini is a very clever person, and I like working with her a lot.

Waad is a really promising talent at the moment.

Adam Pierson
Adam Pierson
Expertise Based Abroad
Adam Pierson regularly advises on project finance and project development mandates in Saudi Arabia, with expertise in oil and gas, power and infrastructure projects. He is based in Abu Dhabi.
Alexander Malahias
Alexander Malahias
Expertise Based Abroad
London-based Alexander Malahias has experience advising on a number of extremely high-value project finance matters originating in Saudi Arabia. In this regard he is well versed in acting for project companies as well as commercial lenders, with experience acting for major Saudi and regional banks.

He is on a lot of transactions; his knowledge of KSA is second to none.

Alexander is a good negotiator and a hard-working lawyer.

Antoine Cousin
Antoine Cousin
Expertise Based Abroad

Antoine Cousin is an Abu Dhabi-based partner who is noted for his broad-ranging strengths in project finance. He has considerable expertise in infrastructure, oil and gas, and energy matters and regularly advises on work in Saudi Arabia. Earlier in his career, he spent a significant period of time practising in the Kingdom, which has provided him with an in-depth understanding of the market.

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Saudi Arabia

Banking & Finance

Alec Johnson
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Alec Johnson
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Band 2
Nezar Al-Abbas
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Nezar Al-Abbas
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Up and Coming
Waad Alkurini
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Waad Alkurini
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Up and Coming
Adam Pierson
Adam Pierson
United Arab Emirates expertise based abroad
Alexander Malahias
Alexander Malahias
UK expertise based abroad
Antoine Cousin
Antoine Cousin
United Arab Emirates expertise based abroad