Abuhimed Alsheikh Alhagbani Law Firm (AS&H) in co-operation with Clifford Chance has a strong capital markets practice which excels in complex IPOs. The firm recently acted as issuer’s counsel to Americana Restaurants on the first ever concurrent offering and dual listing on the Saudi Stock Exchange and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. The firm has a strong client list of investors and underwriters in Saudi Arabia, including the Public Investment Fund, SNB Capital, and Saudi Tadawul Group. Mansoor Alhagbani leads the practice. Alhagbani leads the firm’s most significant IPO matters and is well experienced in ECM, DCM, as well as public M&A transactions. Additionally, Omar Rashid supports the practice with their extensive experience in advising on ECM transactions.
Key clients
- Saudi Tadawul Group
- International Company for Power and Water Projects (ACWA Power)
Work highlights
- Advised Al Rajhi Capital Company, in its capacity as the Sole Arranger, Dealer and Lead Manager, in relation to Al Rajhi Bank SAR10bn additional Tier 1 Sukuk issuance programme (public offering).
- Advised the Saudi Electricity Company on the establishment of a $3bn programme and the issuance of Sukuk thereunder.