Ranking tables
Corporate/Commercial (Expertise Based Abroad) | Global
Saudi Arabia
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
- Lebanon: Hadi Melki BLK Partners3 Years Ranked
- Lebanon: Omar El Assir Alem & Associates17 Years Ranked
United Arab Emirates: Hayel F Hourani Hourani & Partners19 Years Ranked
United Arab Emirates: James Stull King & Spalding LLP8 Years Ranked- United Arab Emirates: Matthew Powell Squire Patton Boggs2 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 United Arab Emirates: Nabil Issa
King & Spalding LLP | Corporate/Commercial (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedNabil Issa is lauded for his wide-ranging experience of Saudi matters, covering M&A, sukuk, investment funds and joint venture agreements. He is based in Dubai.
1 United Arab Emirates: Sami Al-Louzi
White & Case LLP | Corporate/Commercial (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedSami Al-Louzi is particularly well known for his advice on high-value regional M&A transactions, often advising Saudi government entities and large corporations. He leverages over two decades of experience to provide clients with astute advice on large-scale acquisitions. He is based in Dubai.
Band 2
2 Lebanon: Hadi Melki
BLK Partners | Corporate/Commercial (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedHadi Melki is based in Beirut, where he regularly provides guidance on transactional and commercial contract matters in Saudi Arabia. He has particular experience concerning the negotiation of joint venture agreements.2 Lebanon: Omar El Assir
Alem & Associates | Corporate/Commercial (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedOmar El Assir splits his time between Saudi Arabia and Beirut, providing clients with the benefit of his extensive regional experience in M&A, investment funds and Shari'a compliance. Leading Alem & Associates' Riyadh office, he also advises on group restructurings and corporate governance issues.2 United Arab Emirates: Hayel F Hourani
Hourani & Partners | Corporate/Commercial (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedHayel Hourani advises both domestic and foreign clients on a plethora of regulatory and commercial advisory matters from his base in Dubai. Well known in the Saudi market, he often works on behalf of private equity houses, financial institutions and hospitality clients.2 United Arab Emirates: James StullKing & Spalding LLP | Corporate/Commercial (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedDubai-based James Stull is well regarded for his knowledge of investment fund and REIT matters, and regularly assists with Saudi mandates.2 United Arab Emirates: Matthew PowellSquire Patton Boggs | Corporate/Commercial (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedMatthew Powell operates from Squire Patton Boggs' offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. He is a leading lawyer who is active on M&A and joint venture agreements, often representing clients in the energy sector.