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Marc Makary

Marc Makary

Global 2026

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Marc Makary is Deputy Office Managing Partner of the Riyadh office. He represents companies, government institutions, sovereign and private equity funds, and lenders in international project development and financing transactions and strategic joint ventures, primarily in the infrastructure, communications, power and water, and oil and gas industries. Marc has executed transactions in the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, in addition to multiple developing markets around the globe.

Marc also specializes in network infrastructure projects. He is recognized as one of the world’s leading practitioners in the subsea fiber optic cable industry, having advised tech giants and developers on the development and operation of subsea cable systems from the Americas, to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

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Projects & Energy - Saudi Arabia

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Marc Makary is noted for his particular expertise concerning the construction of data centres and sub-sea cable networks, acting for major names in these fields. He has further experience relating to the development and financing of energy projects.

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  • He blends the need for black-letter legal precision with commercial pragmatism and is always a pleasure to deal with.

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  • Marc can manage a number of different workstreams effectively. He is also calm and articulate when providing arguments to support his position.

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  • Marc is consistently impressive; his knowledge of submarine fibre-optic cable industry participants and deal structures is without parallel.

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  • Marc is a fantastic lawyer who is always available to help.

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