AS&H Clifford Chance is one of the go-to firms for complex and innovative transactions within Saudi Arabia. The sizeable team is led by Majid Al-Sheikh, who is closely supported by Mansoor Alhagbani, the head of the capital markets and regulatory practice. Both Al-Sheikh and Alhagbani are key contacts for the firm’s major Saudi clients, including the Public Investment Fund, the Saudi Stock Exchange, and the Saudi National Bank.
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‘Strong corporate team. Majid Al-Sheikh is the go-to counsel for corporate work. ’
- 'We’ve been extremely impressed with the team’s quality of work and their excellent response times and general availability when we require advise on an urgent basis.'
- 'Majid Al-Sheikh and Abdullah Alhuwayshan excel in their engagement and understanding of our business needs, building our confidence and relationship, resulting in tailored work production. Their dedication is felt across our team.'
Key clients
- Public Investment Fund
- Saudi National Bank (formerly The National Commercial Bank)
- Jadwa Investment
- Baker Hughes
- Nesma & Partners Contracting Company
- King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Co.
- Bank Al-Bilad
- Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC)
- Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC)
- Al-Ajlan & Brothers Company
Work highlights
- Advised Public Investment Fund (PIF) on the auction of carbon credits during the 6th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh.
- Advised Jabal Omar Development Company (JODC) on the successful completion of its capital increase through the debt conversion of approximately SAR 5.3 billion owed by JODC to Alinma Makkah Real Estate Fund including the settlement of all rights and obligations related to the Fund and its related entities in exchange for new shares issued in JODC to the unitholders of the Fund.
- Advised Nesma & Partners Contracting Company Ltd in relation to its sale of a significant minority stake in the company.
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Majid Al-Sheikh