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Khoshaim & Associates Offices
17th Floor, Tower B Olaya Towers,
Olaya District
RIYADH 11321
Saudi Arabia
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Khoshaim & Associates > The Legal 500 Rankings
Saudi Arabia > Banking and finance Tier 1
The banking and finance division at Khoshaim & Associates enjoys a stellar reputation for its advice to a broad range of clients spanning financial services, energy, and construction sectors. Notably, international banks, specialist Islamic financiers, and government authorities and public sector entities also seek their counsel. Karim Wali is a distinguished figure, renowned for his expertise in financing large construction and real estate projects. Zeyad Khoshaim, recently nominated as a Member of the Court to Permanent Court of Arbitration, jointly leading the practice alongside Wali and Hamdan Van Den Brule. Key practitioner Paul Matrosov further bolsters the team’s capabilities.Practice head(s):
Zeyad Khoshaim; Karim Wali; Hamdan van den Brule
Other key lawyers:
Paul Matrosov; Naryman AlKassimi
Key clients
NEOM Company
Saudi Aramco
Emaar, The Economic City
The Saudi National Bank
Banque Saudi Fransi
Riyad Bank
Arab National Bank
Saudi Awwal Bank
Saudi Arabian Ministry of Finance
Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health
Aircraft Leasing Company (ALC)
Work highlights
- Successfully advised the senior lenders in respect of the $8.4bn financing, development, construction, operation and maintenance of the Helios green hydrogen project at NEOM in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Successfully advised Riyad Bank and Ministry of Finance, Project Support Fund in relation to a SAR 1.35bn financing for the development of the Jawharat Al Riyadh Mall under a real estate fund managed by Riyad Capital, with Arabian Centers Company as the investor.
- Successfully advised The Saudi National Bank (SNB) and the other finance parties in relation to the proposed revolving facility for Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden).
Saudi Arabia > Capital markets Tier 1
Khoshaim & Associates has a strong public M&A practice on top of its ECM and DCM offerings, often advising on large transitions for domestic and international companies. The firm is also a market lead in local counsel work, having recently advised Luberef, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, as issuance counsel for their IPO and listing on the Saudi Exchange. Having been a member of the advisory committee to the Capital Markets Authority, Zeyad Khoshaim is well experienced with the capital markets regulator; he leads the capital markets practice and advises the firm’s key clients, including Saudi Aramco and other government entities. In January 2023, Amro Bakhaider left the practice.Practice head(s):
Zeyad Khoshaim
Testimonials
‘The team is diverse and have a culture of providing quality and commercially oriented legal advice to clients.’
‘The team is consistently timely in their feedback and provide deep thoughts on the matters handled.’
‘Zeyad Khoshaim is exceptionally talented and have put together an impressive team that focuses on client engagement with practical and thorough legal support. Zeyad and his team go above and beyond to ensure clients’ satisfaction with their legal support. ’
Key clients
Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company – Luberef
Saudi Aramco
Goldman Sachs International
SNB Capital
Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG)
Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh)
Saudi Real Estate Company (Al-Akaria)
Al Rajhi Bank
Al Rajhi Capital
HSBC
Work highlights
- Acting as issuer’s counsel to Luberef on its SAR 4.95 billion IPO and Listing on the Saudi Exchange.
- Acted as counsel in the KSA to the financial advisors, bookrunners, underwriters and lead manager on the USD 6.01bn dual and concurrent initial public offering (IPO) and listing of Americana Restaurants PLC on the main market of the Saudi Exchange in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in the United Arab Emirates.
- Advising the Taiba Investment Company in relation to act as legal counsel to the company in connection to potential M&A transaction with Dur Hospitality company.
Saudi Arabia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Khoshaim & Associates has a strong focus on M&A in a wide range of sectors, including energy, technology, and healthcare. The firm has an impressive client list, including Saudi Arabia’s largest state-owned enterprises and private companies. Notably, the firm acts for Saudi Aramco, the Public Investment Fund, and the NEOM megaproject. The practice is headed by Zeyad Khoshaim, who advises corporate multinationals on raising funds, structuring, and M&A, Leen Zaza, who is highly regarded for corporate and foreign investment matters, and Basma Khashoggi, who has strength in transactions in the healthcare industry.Practice head(s):
Zeyad Khoshaim; Leen Zaza; Basma Khashoggi
Testimonials
‘K&A’s team demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise.’
‘Zeyad Khoshaim was able to explain important topics in the law in an interactive setting. The use of simple language and non-threatening alerts was done masterfully. ’
‘The team is diverse and provides a unique perspective regarding various commercial and corporate matters. There is a high level of collaboration within the Khoshaim & Associates team that sets them apart from other firms.’
‘Zeyad Khoshaim is exceptionally talented and has put together an impressive team within the firm. Zeyad and his team understand the commercial need of the client and go above and beyond to ensure proper and quality legal support is provided. ’
Key clients
Saudi Aramco
NEOM
Dussur
Sanabil
Public Investment Fund
Taiba Investment Company
Hassana Investment Company
Saudi Industrial Investment Group
Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance
SPIMACO
Work highlights
- Advising Saudi Aramco in relation to a joint venture to construct, own and operate a steel plate manufacturing plant in the Kingdom.
- Advising Saudi Aramco on a joint venture with DHL Supply Chain to enable the development of a new procurement and logistics hub in Saudi Arabia.
- Advised Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company of the Public Investment Fund, in relation to its $100 Million investment in a series B funding round in Tamara.
Saudi Arabia > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Khoshaim & Associates has one of the leading litigation and arbitration practices in Saudi Arabia. The firm has a strong client list which includes several large state-owned entities including Saudi Aramco and also acts for multinationals Volvo Truck Corporation and the Sahara International Petrochemical Company. Managing partner Zeyad Khoshaim has recently been kept busy representing various clients in the oil and gas, manufacturing, and financial industries. Abdullah Alajlan provides additional support.Practice head(s):
Zeyad Khoshaim
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Khoshaim & Associates are a premier Saudi law firm with deep knowledge of the market. They have a perfect mix of local knowledge and an ability to practice at the highest levels internationally. ’
‘Zeyad Khoshaim is a real expert in his field. He is extremely bright, diligent and user-friendly.’
‘The disputes team are very well resourced, and are able to turn work/ advice around quickly. Their advice is always thorough and well presented.’
‘Zeyad Khoshaim and Abdullah Alajlan are excellent.’
‘Zeyad Khoshaim is the best KSA law expert in the Kingdom.’
Key clients
Saudi Aramco
Sahara International Petrochemical Company
Volvo Truck Corporation
Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Co. (SATORP)
Saudi Steel Pipes
Fransi Capital
Abdul Latif Jameel Company Ltd
Banque Saudi Fransi
Tas’helat Marketing Company
Orient Insurance PJSC
Work highlights
- Acting for the respondent in an ad hoc arbitration in relation to a termination of three security contracts due to breaches by the contractor (the claimant).
- Acting for the co-clients against 17 Saudi entities concerning disputes arising out of over 20 sales contracts before the Saudi Commercial Court and the Saudi Enforcement Court.
Saudi Arabia > Projects and energy Tier 2
Khoshaim & Associates leverages the expertise of its banking and finance practice to advise high-profile clients, most notably Saudi Aramco, NEOM and various local banks on matters involving project development and finance. The practice is headed by Zeyad Khoshaim, who specialises in conducting the financing and refinancing of infrastructure projects, such as malls and bridges. Hamdan Van Den Brule supports the practice with his experience of public private partnerships, construction contracts and private procurements, while Karim Wali brings strength to acting for lenders and borrowers on a wide range of finance transactions.Practice head(s):
Zeyad Khoshaim; Hamdan van den Brule; Karim Wali
Testimonials
‘The Khoshaim team has the needed legal skills to advise on legal matters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They are diverse in nature, and have the strong connections with businesses and governmental entities.’
Key clients
Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)
NEOM
Vision Invest
Banque Saudi Fransi
Riyad Bank
The Saudi Awal Bank
Ministry of Health
Al Balad Development Company
Al Rajhi Bank
JP Morgan Securities PLC
Tatweer Buildings Company (TBC)
Work highlights
- Successfully advised the senior lenders in respect of the financing, development, construction, operation and maintenance of the Helios green hydrogen project at NEOM in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Khoshaim & Associates > Firm Profile
Khoshaim & Associates is a full-service Saudi Arabian law firm with local depth and international reach. We deliver first class, efficient and integrated legal services. Our principal goals are to provide the highest quality of legal services that allow us to be an instrumental part in our clients’ success, and to elevate the practice of law in Saudi Arabia by recruiting, retaining and advancing the brightest legal talent. Our firm includes a team of veteran Saudi Arabian and internationally qualified lawyers who assist on a wide range of practice areas, which incorporates dispute resolution, arbitration and litigation, expert opinions, equity and debt capital markets, while also covering IPOs, rights issues and sukuks, corporate and M&A, in addition to private and public mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, foreign direct investment, anti trust, and complex corporate restructurings, tax, financings and projects, Islamic finance transactions, PPP, and bankruptcy. Our strong lawyer team is by far the Kingdom’s most recognized and ranked lawyers, learn more about them through our website.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Zeyad Khoshaim | [email protected] | +966 11 461 8700 | |
Business Development | Roshan Al Rasheed | [email protected] | +966 55 029 5564 |
Staff Figures
Team : 70+Languages
Arabic English (fluent) French Spanish RussianMemberships
Saudi Bar Association New York Bar England and Wales- Banking and finance
- Capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
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