Capital Markets
Saudi Arabia
1 year ranked
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Basil Al-Jafari
Global 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
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Practice Areas
Basil Al-Jafari helps corporates, governments, and financial institutions navigate the full range of debt and equity capital markets products, including conventional bond and Sukuk issuances, debt restructurings, initial public offerings, rights issues, equity investments, and other general corporate finance matters. His practice covers the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
He has acted for underwriters, issuers, and trustees on all types of debt issuances, including investment grade, crossover and high-yield offerings, MTN and Sukuk programs, and a broad range of liability management matters.
Prior to re-joining the Dubai office, Basil was based in the firm’s Singapore office, where his practice focused on capital markets transactions across Asia.
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Capital Markets - Saudi Arabia
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Basil Al-Jafari is widely acknowledged for his in-depth understanding of debt matters. He is well versed in representing arrangers and dealers, and also has a wealth of experience concerning sovereign issuances. In addition to his debt work, he is increasingly involved in equity issuances. He recently relocated to Riyadh, having previously been based in Latham's Dubai office.
Capital Markets: Debt - Middle East-wide
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Basil Al-Jafari is a prominent partner based in Latham's Riyadh office. He assists a range of financial institutions, governments and corporate clients with the full spectrum of debt capital markets transactions, including Shari'a-compliant and hybrid issuances.
Strengths
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Basil Al-Jafari is always very helpful and commercial.
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