Praised for its ‘understanding of Saudi Arabian regulations and addressing the unique challenges of the local market’ BLK Partners has a broad corporate and commercial remit, overseeing M&A, equity investment – including the financing aspects – joint ventures, and capital markets transactions, demonstrating excellence across a multitude of sectors. Jeffrey Greene heads the practice and acts for a strong roster of clients on M&A, corporate governance, and banking and finance matters. Mohamed Ben Laden is active on both corporate and commercial instructions, while Ziad El-Khoury has recently been active on cross-border M&A involving the UAE. Wissam Hachem has a broad offering that particularly focuses on insurance transactions.
Testimonials
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‘The team is subspecialised in different industries which provides greater assurance to their clients. The diversity of the team from Middle East, Europe and USA brings international and local expertise together.'
‘The team is readily accessible, understands the needs of the clients, and always follows up so they stay on top of the project.'
‘BLK Partners excels in its understanding of the Saudi Arabian regulations and addressing the unique challenges of the local market. Their expertise in company licensing was invaluable, guiding us smoothly through the regulatory process. The team's prompt responses and strong knowledge of both regional and local laws ensured effective management of cross-border transactions. Additionally, they provided comprehensive support from start to finish, demonstrating careful attention to detail. Their bilingual team facilitated clear communication, and their valuable advice and consistent follow-ups made the entire process seamless and efficient.’
‘Wissam Hachem played a key role in guiding our project to completion. His understanding of Saudi Arabian regulations and the nuances of the local market ensured the licensing process went smoothly. He communicated clearly and effectively, simplifying complex legal matters for us. His bilingual abilities were helpful, and his attention to details provided reassurance throughout the project.'
Key clients
- The Clinics
- Alma Limited
- Armada Holding
- Atlantis Blu
- Naphora Gaming
- Edarat Group
- Matrix SAS
- Yenom WLL
- Saint Gobain
- AMI Saudi Arabia Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Alma Limited on forming a joint venture to launch an industrial facility dedicated to manufacturing liquid containers.
- Advised Saint Gobain on a potential acquisition involving licensing transfers and concerns regarding GACA and anti-trust.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jeffrey Greene