Ranking tables

Banking & Finance (Expertise Based Abroad) | Global

Saudi Arabia

The Banking & Finance (Expertise Based Abroad) rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Saudi Arabia.

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UK

  1. Alexander Malahias
    Alexander Malahias
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Banking & Finance (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Harjaskaran Rai
    Latham & Watkins | Banking & Finance (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Spotlight | 18 Years Ranked
    Harj Rai co-heads the Saudi Arabia practice at Latham & Watkins. He is noted for his deep experience in Islamic finance. He is particularly adept in murabaha, and has represented several impressive clients in the real estate and oil and gas sectors. He is now based in London, after a number of years handling Saudi matters from the UAE.

United Arab Emirates

  1. Adam Pierson
    Adam Pierson
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Banking & Finance (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Spotlight | 8 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Antoine Cousin
    Antoine Cousin
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Banking & Finance (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Spotlight | 8 Years Ranked

    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.

  3. Robin Balmer
    CMS (UAE) LLP
    CMS (UAE) LLP | Banking & Finance (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Spotlight | 6 Years Ranked

    Robin Balmer represents several major domestic and international banks and also assists local organisations with their financing requirements. He recently joined the Dubai office of CMS after leaving Norton Rose Fulbright.

  4. Rafiq Jaffer
    Al Tamimi & Company | Banking & Finance (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Spotlight