King & Spalding
Client SatisfactionKing & Spalding’s practice is renowned for establishing innovative transaction structures for complex shareholder arrangements, often working in highly regulated investment sectors. The team also excels in advising on sukuks, parallel stock exchange listings and fund-related matters. The team is helmed by Nabil Issa, who divides his time between Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Issa, a specialist in investment restructurings, acts primarily for private equity firms, and government and quasi-governmental clients. Meanwhile, James Stull is a trusted counselor for investment fund matters.
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Key clients
- Al Bilad Capital
- Riyad Capital
- Jadwa Investment Company
- Islamic Development Bank
- Al Rajhi Capital
- Sedco Capital
- Ashmore Investments Saudi Arabi
- Franklin Templeton
- Alkhabeer Capital
- NMG Workspace Solutions LLC
- Azmeel Contracting Company Limited
- Al Wasatah Al Maliah (Wasatah Capital)
- NBK Capital
Work highlights
- Acting as the restructuring and sukuk counsel for Azmeel Contracting Company Limited.
- Representing NMG in relation to acquisition of a stake in a joint venture with Gulf Medical in Jeddah to operate a design and construction company focused on the healthcare sector.
- Advising Red Sea International Company on the acquisition of Fundamental Installation for Electric Work Company Ltd.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nabil Issa