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Commended for its ‘strong knowledge of the industry,’ Baker McKenzie Law Firm is well versed in data centre management. Khaled Zowayed often acts for investment funds, master developers, and sub-developers on mixed-use developments. With over three decades of experience, Gavin Witcombe handles infrastructure projects as well as mining and processing projects. Keri Watkins is vastly experienced in representing domestic family offices, public institutions, and sovereign wealth funds. Ismaeel Kazerooni, Salman Abdullah, and Luke Meehan are other key team members.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have strong knowledge of the industry.'

  • 'The team has great strength in the hospitality industry, acting for both owners and operators.’

  • ‘Their level of co-operation, prompt responses, and expertise makes them stand out.'
  • 'I appreciated their level of responsiveness and knowledge.'
  • ‘Khaled Zowayed brings a wealth of experience to every hospitality transaction he works on. He has a commercial approach.’
  • ‘My experience with Khaled Zowayed was good and up to my expectations.'
  • ‘Gavin Witcombe is knowledgeable and aware of the Saudi sector.’

Work highlights

  • Acting for the National Housing Company on its development and sale arrangement with Talaat Moustafa Group for the SAR31.4bn Benan Project in Al Fursan District.
  • Acting for Catrion on their project to design, build, and operate state of the art catering and laundry facilities to service the Red Sea Giga-Project.
  • Representing various sponsors on the development, financing, design, and engineering of two new natural gas fired combined cycle gas turbine plants.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Khaled Zowayed
Baker McKenzie Law Firm
Gavin Witcombe
Baker McKenzie Law Firm

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Khaled Zowayed, Gavin Witcombe, Keri Watkins

Other key lawyers

Ismaeel Kazerooni, Salman Abdullah, Luke Meehan