Counting both regional and global financial institutions among its clients, Al Tamimi & Company advises on conventional and Islamic financings and fields in-depth knowledge of financial regulatory matters. Aviation finance is another particular area of expertise for the team. Practice co-head Rafiq Jaffer ‘stands out’, advising high-profile clients, such as the Saudi Arabian British Bank. Jody Waugh, an expert in corporate and property development financing transactions, co-leads the group and advises an impressive list of regulators, banks, finance companies and investment banks. AgathI Trakkidi brings experience in syndicated loan transactions and bilateral facility agreements to the team.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team is knowledgeable, available, practical, prompt and thorough.’
‘Rafiq Jaffer stands out.’
‘Local and regional expertise’
Key clients
- Qatar National Bank (KSA Branch)
- The Saudi British Bank (SABB)
- First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC – Saudi Branch
- ACWA Power Company (Saudi Listed Joint Stock Company)
- Al Jomaih Energy & Water Company
- HSBC Saudi Arabia
Work highlights
- Advised the Bank of China on the incorporation of a foreign bank branch in KSA, including assistance with the discussions and the license applications with the relevant government authorities.
- Advised the Saudi British Bank (SABB) on the derivatives and cash equities clearing documents with non clearing members for clearing at the Muqassa.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rafiq R. Jaffer