Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Saudi Arabia
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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
- A multi-jurisdictional White & Case team acted for NEOM on the USD8.5 billion financing for a greenfield renewable energy plant.
Strengths
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"They listen and understand very well the complexity of the matter. They propose solutions based on benchmarks and local best practices."
"They are commercial; they understand the laws and regulations deeply."
"They listen and understand very well the complexity of the matter. They propose solutions based on benchmarks and local best practices."
"They are commercial; they understand the laws and regulations deeply."
Notable Practitioners
Alec Johnson regularly advises on the financing arrangements for various energy and infrastructure projects located in Saudi Arabia. He often acts on behalf of government entities.
"In my view, he is probably the best finance lawyer in Saudi Arabia."
Nezar Al-Abbas is regularly seen assisting on much of the firm's standout work. This has included a variety of major project and construction finance transactions, where he has gained experience representing borrowers as well as lenders.
"He is a good lawyer and is very knowledgeable. He knows the Saudi market and Saudi law issues."
"Nezar is very competent and easy to work with."
Waad Alkurini is increasingly cited by sources as a rising star within the field of banking and finance. Admitted to practice in both New York and Saudi Arabia, her work of late has had a notable emphasis on project and construction finance.
"Waad is excellent - very clever and articulate as well as being a solid lawyer and reasonable to deal with. Waad is definitely someone to watch."
"She provides top-notch service at short notice."
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.
"Adam is an incredibly helpful, strong and pragmatic partner."
"Adam Pierson is simply excellent - he offers deep experience and ability, commercial awareness, an extremely high service level and an affable attitude."
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 very active in the Kingdom."
"He is as much a deal-maker as he is a lawyer."
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.
"Antoine is a go-to lawyer with unparalleled experience."
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