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AS&H Clifford Chance ‘possesses an exceptionally deep bench with quality across the board’, overseeing a range of corporate and commercial instructions for marquee players in the Kingdom. The firm is well-placed to handle public and private M&A, complex cross-border transactions, and strategic joint venture agreements across a variety of sectors – particularly financial services, hospitality, and energy and infrastructure. Practice head Majid Al-Sheikh’s deep expertise in M&A is routinely sought out by multinationals and investment management firms. Mansoor Alhagbani heads up the capital markets offering and handles a variety of transactions, while Omar Rashid is a trusted advisor to the Public Investment Fund. Daniel Royle has a varied practice that includes both commercial and corporate work. Aysh Chaudhry has extensive experience advising on complex cross-border M&A.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Responsive and experienced.’

  • ‘We worked together with a number of people from AS&H. They were very knowledgeable and practical minded. It was not the easiest of transactions which we worked on together but the mindset which AS&H had and the work ethic helped us in achieving and exceeding the client's expectations.'

  • ‘We primarily with Daniel Royle and Aysh Chaudhry. They were both exceptionally responsive and hard working.'

  • ‘Outstanding knowledge of relevant laws; proactive engagement.’

  • ‘An exceptionally deep bench with quality across the board. Offers a genuinely full-service practice, with knowledge of how the Saudi government operates being a particular strength. Best in the Kingdom overall. ’

  • ‘Majid Alsheikh is a calm and smart presence, exceptionally knowledgeable and well connected in the Kingdom. Daniel Royle is very responsive and possesses a breadth of corporate experience. Aysh Chaudhry is exceptional and provides good quality advice.’

  • ‘I believe that Mansoor Alhagbani is an exceptional partner who provides attention to detail and valuable feedback in matters we seek advice on.'

  • 'Mansour Alhagbani is simply peerless in his knowledge of capital market related transaction in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Omar Rashid is a tenacious, industrious corporate M&A partner who defends his clients positions rigorously.'

Key clients

  • Public Investment Fund
  • Saudi Tadawul Group
  • Nesma & Partners
  • Almarai Company
  • Jadwa Investment
  • Dur Hospitality Company
  • Omrania and Associates
  • Ajlan Bros Holding Group Company
  • The Saudi Arabian Mining Company
  • The National Industrialization Company

Work highlights

  • Advised Saudi Tadawul Group on its acquisition of a 32.6% stake in Dubai Mercantile Exchange.
  • Advised Ajlan & Bros Holding Group on reaching successful financial close of the Taiba 2 and Qassim 2 IPP projects in Saudi Arabia.
  • Advised Saudi Arabia's Nesma & Partners on all aspects of its strategic acquisition of Kent.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Aysh Chaudhry
AS&H Clifford Chance
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Majid Al-Sheikh
AS&H Clifford Chance
Mansoor Alhagbani
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Majid Al-Sheikh

Other key lawyers

Mansoor Alhagbani, Omar Rashid, Daniel Royle, Aysh Chaudhry