With deep expertise in the local Saudi Arabian project landscape, BLK Partners’ projects and energy team specialise in advising government procuring entities and project sponsors on financing projects with limited or no recourse. Practice head Hadi Melki is highly regarded for his advisory work with both governments and private-sector investors on PPPs across the energy, water, infrastructure and transportation sectors. Melki is strengthened by Sahar Saad, who has a notable track record in regulatory and policy projects across various sectors.
Testimonials
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‘Professional team with a strong understanding of the KSA landscape and its intricacies. The team is highly collaborative and adaptable to client needs and requirements.’
‘I have had the chance to work previously with Hadi Melki. Hadi is very knowledgeable of the KSA regulatory framework, highly collaborative, and always goes the extra mile to ensure we cover fully client requirements.'
‘Responsiveness, technical expertise, and good service.’
‘Nice people to work with, knowledgeable of the market.’
‘BLK brings a blend of practical knowledge and experience in the industries they support (i.e., energy, culture, government) and the local KSA landscape and legal context combined with deep legal expertise driven by their partners' years of practice. ’
‘I have worked with Hadi Melki and Sahar Saad for six years on various engagements including government transformation, megacity and infrastructure development, and cultural heritage preservation. Working with Hadi and Sahar has been quite pleasant as their collaborative approach, level of engagement, flexibility in adapting to business needs, and presence are unlike the work with most legal firms that have a more rigid and transactional approach.’
‘Exceptional level of ownership.’
‘Solid grasp of the legal landscape and very strong in content.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hadi Melki