Latham & Watkins LLC’s practice covers ECM and DCM transactions and is distinguished for its advisory role in some of the largest and most innovative IPO offerings in Saudi Arabia. The team recently acted as underwriter’s counsel on MBC Group’s IPO offering – the first media IPO on the Saudi Stock exchange. The practice also stands out for their regulatory expertise and advice on rights issues. The team is led by Salman Al-Sudairi who acts on major IPO transactions with expertise spanning both ECM and DCM. Meanwhile, Najla Al-Gadi strengthens the team's ECM offering, bringing extensive experience in IPOs and other securities offerings.

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Key clients

  • The National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC)
  • HSBC
  • J.P. Morgan
  • SNBC
  • SNB Capital
  • GIB Capital
  • ENBD
  • Rasan Information Technology Company
  • Miahona
  • Al Rajhi Capital
  • BNP PARIBAS
  • BOCI Asia Limited
  • China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited
  • Citigroup Saudi Arabia
  • Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia, part of UBS Group
  • EFG Hermes KSA
  • Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia
  • HSBC Saudi Arabia, J.P. Morgan Saudi Arabia Company
  • Merrill Lynch Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia
  • Riyad Capital
  • Saudi Fransi Capital

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Salman Al-Sudairi

Other key lawyers

Najla Al-Gadi