White & Case

With a longstanding presence in Saudi Arabia, White & Case’s projects and energy team advise on large-scale and high-value projects, many of which are pioneering deals in the Kingdom. Demonstrating their depth of expertise, the team has maintained longstanding relationships with key government entities, including Saudi Aramco and NEOM. A large team of partners lead the practice from Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Based in Riyadh, Alec Johnson heads complex, multi-jurisdictional projects across a variety of sectors, with a particular focus on the renewable energy sector. Other key contacts in Riyadh include Waad Alkurini, who is well-versed in advising lenders, contractors and governments on infrastructure and energy project implementation, and Nezar Al Abbas, another specialist in complex project financing. Anwaar Alshammari joined the Riyadh team from the Ministry of Investment in August 2023, while Alexander Malahias left the firm in 2025.