Legal Advisors, Abdulaziz I. Al-Ajlan & Partners in association with Baker & McKenzie Limited is a market leader in the field. The firm has a strong client base of both domestic and international clients, often assisting the Saudi Arabian government with projects, including providing counsel on infrastructure development and law drafting. Karim Nassar, who primarily focuses on M&A, and Zahi Younes, who assists large private companies with reorganising their entities and general corporate advice, head the practice. At the associate level, Tamim AlKhudhayri is an key figure to note.
Testimonials
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‘The team was cooperative and responsive; they were always willing to support and facilitate our business.’
‘The team members were all experts and always explored alternative options to mitigate unforeseen risks.’
'Zahi Younes - amazing overall lawyer with lots of experience in Saudi and the GCC.'
'Business friendly and experienced.'
Key clients
- Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO)
- Alimak Group Management AB
- Alfa Laval
- Dallah Healthcare Company
- Gulf Union Al Ahlia Insurance Company
- Ripples Capital Company (Kitopi)
- Tanmiah Food Company
- Bouygues SA
- Alimak Group Management AB
- Turki Salman Alsudairy
- Unilabs Laboratories
- Majd Development and Investment Company
- Jadwa Investment Company
Work highlights
- Advising MEPCO on its capital increase with suspension of pre-emptive rights, and the subscription to such capital increase by the Saudi Public Investment Fund as a new strategic investor in MEPCO.
- Assisting Alfa Laval AB with the preparation and filing of a merger control application with the Saudi General Authority for Competition in relation to the acquisition by Alfa Laval AB of Desmet, Rosedowns and Stolz from and N.V. Desmet Ballestra Group S.A.
- Advising Dallah Healthcare Company in relation to the SAR 710 million purchase of a 18.98% stake in International Medical Center Company from KUN Investment Holding Company by way of a share swap and cash consideration.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Karim Nassar, Zahi Younes