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Basel Barakat
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 1

Banking & Finance

Saudi Arabia

18 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Projects & Energy

Saudi Arabia

1 Years Ranked

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Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - Saudi Arabia

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Band 1
Individual Editorial

Jeddah-based Basel Barakat remains a significant name in the market. His deep-seated experience of financing structures is an asset to clients, who frequently mandate him on Shari'a-compliant transactions. He is particularly well known for his long-running representation of the Saudi Binladin Group.

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Projects & Energy - Saudi Arabia

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Band 1
Individual Editorial

Basel Barakat is a seasoned lawyer with many years' experience acting on project finance files. He is particularly noted for his frequent advice to leading contractors on infrastructure and urban development projects. He recently joined Derayah after leaving Baker McKenzie.

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Strengths

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Basel's legal and strategic thinking is second to none, with his sophisticated approach on complex matters reflecting an excellent ability to find pragmatic solutions.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He has unique and outstanding expertise, sophistication and significant knowledge drawn from decades of experience on very large financings and projects, providing unmatched insight and capabilities.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

In addition to his outstanding legal skills and experience, he also takes commercial and business requirements very seriously.

Projects & Energy respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Basel Barakat is always reachable and highly reliable, providing first-class service and setting the standard for the market.

Projects & Energy respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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