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White & Case LLP

Banking & Finance

3 ranked lawyersBand 1Saudi ArabiaGlobal 2021 View ranking table

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What the team is known for

Experienced team, well noted for its enduring relationships with government entities and energy companies. Lauded for its stellar Islamic finance capabilities, particularly in sukuk, murabaha and ijara products. Often seen on very high-value transactions in Saudi Arabia, working in tandem with White & Case offices in the UAE and further afield.

Strengths

Clients appreciate that "the firm clearly values our relationship and consistently provides service that is very responsive and very high quality."

Work highlights

Acted for Ma'aden on the restructuring of Ma'aden Rolling Company (MRC) and conversion of an existing loan from the Public Investment Fund into a stake in MRC. The team in Riyadh acted alongside White & Case's offices in Abu Dhabi and London on this matter.

Notable practitioners

White & Case's Middle East head Doug Peel is a well-known name in the market. He is able to draw upon a vast range of international experience in his advice to clients, touching on an array of specialisms that include M&A and project finance.