Meysan International Lawyers and Legal Advisors

Dispute Resolution

Partner

Faisal Al Hoshan is a partner in the Meysan Riyadh office. Faisal has more than 10 years of experience in advising clients in various corporate matters, he specializes Capital Markets, Restructuring and Regulatory matters.

A graduate of London’s Westminster University with master’s degree in Corporate Finance Law, Faisal is proficient and well-experienced in providing legal advice on complex matters under the Saudi law in the areas of corporate advisory and commercial transactions.

Before joining Meysan, Faisal was a legal advisor for an International law firm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Representations:

Advised Saudi Arabian listed bank Alawwal bank, whose largest shareholder is a consortium made up of RBS, Santander and a Dutch governmental entity, on its merger with fellow Saudi listed bank, The Saudi British Bank ("SABB"), whose largest shareholder is HSBC. The share for share merger had a deal value of approximately US$4.9 billion, making it the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia between two listed banks and one of the largest mergers of two Saudi listed companies. Represented Zain KSA before courts in its commercial, administrative and employment litigations. Actively involved in advising both Saudi Arabian and foreign clients on a wide range of corporate maters with a focus in dispute resolution. Advised in a wide range of constructions disputes. Prepared and filed Arbitration and Litigation cases including three major disputes that value more than 4 billion SAR. Represented clients before courts in commercial, criminal, and general litigation. Prepared and filed Arbitration and Litigation cases including three major disputes that value more than four billion Saudi riyals. Heavily involved in the drafting of the implementing regulations of the new Competition Law. Provide legal consultations regarding deferent matters such as corporate, finance, and employment laws.

English and Arabic

KSA Bar Association

Master’s Degree in Corporate Finance Law, University of Westminster, London, UK

Pre-Masters’ in International Relations, University of London (SOAS), London, UK

Bachelor of Law, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA