Khoshaim & Associates has a strong focus on M&A in a wide range of sectors, including energy, technology, and healthcare. The firm has an impressive client list, including Saudi Arabia’s largest state-owned enterprises and private companies. Notably, the firm acts for Saudi Aramco, the Public Investment Fund, and the NEOM megaproject. The practice is headed by Zeyad Khoshaim, who advises corporate multinationals on raising funds, structuring, and M&A, and Basma Khashoggi, who has strength in transactions in the healthcare industry. Since publication, Leen Zaza left the firm.

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  • ‘K&A's team demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise.’

  • ‘Zeyad Khoshaim was able to explain important topics in the law in an interactive setting. The use of simple language and non-threatening alerts was done masterfully. ’

  • ‘The team is diverse and provides a unique perspective regarding various commercial and corporate matters. There is a high level of collaboration within the Khoshaim & Associates team that sets them apart from other firms.’

  • ‘Zeyad Khoshaim is exceptionally talented and has put together an impressive team within the firm. Zeyad and his team understand the commercial need of the client and go above and beyond to ensure proper and quality legal support is provided. ’

Key clients

  • Saudi Aramco
  • NEOM
  • Dussur
  • Sanabil
  • Public Investment Fund
  • Taiba Investment Company
  • Hassana Investment Company
  • Saudi Industrial Investment Group
  • Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance
  • SPIMACO

Work highlights

  • Advising Saudi Aramco in relation to a joint venture to construct, own and operate a steel plate manufacturing plant in the Kingdom.
  • Advising Saudi Aramco on a joint venture with DHL Supply Chain to enable the development of a new procurement and logistics hub in Saudi Arabia.
  • Advised Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company of the Public Investment Fund, in relation to its $100 Million investment in a series B funding round in Tamara.

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Zeyad Khoshaim, Basma Khashoggi