Latham & Watkins LLC
Latham & Watkins LLC is a go-to for Saudi Arabian state-owned enterprises and government entities. The team is headed by Ahmed El Gaili, who often acts on high-value acquisitions both in Saudi Arabia and across other Middle Eastern jurisdictions. He is supported by Salman Al-Sudairi, who is an expert in general corporate matters and large corporate transactions. Noor Al-Fawzan left the firm.
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Key clients
- Jadwa Investment
- Jahez International Co. for Information Systems Technology
Work highlights
- Advised Jahez on its SAR650 million acquisition of The Chefz.
- Advised Jadwa Investment on the approx. US$60-70 million acquisition of a 70% equity stake in Dabdoob Holdings.
- Advised a shareholder on the SAR228.8 million sale of 60% of the issued share capital of the Human Development Company (HDC).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ahmed El Gaili