Norton Rose Fulbright has a varied capital markets practice that covers primary and secondary offerings, conventional and Islamic debt offerings, restructurings, and public M&A. ‘A trusted advisor whose attention to detail is second to none’, Hamed Afzal leads the team, and is sought out by clients for his comprehensive debt and equity capital markets offering.
Testimonials
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‘Hamed Afzal has a calm, collaborative approach that removes tension from the negotiation table and allows the parties to focus on getting the deal done. A trusted advisor whose attention to detail is second to none.’
‘The firm is characterised by responsiveness, thoroughness and directness.’
‘Hamed Afzal is the leading partner we have worked with. He provided expertise which added value to the transaction, as well as solution oriented legal counsel with a great understanding of the different dynamics.’
Key clients
- CME Group
- Haykala Management Company LLC
- Apex Group
- Saudia Airline
- Rawasi Al Bina Investment Company
- Al Khaleej Training and Education
- SRG Mining
- Eagle Hills
- Millenium Investment Corporation Ltd
- The Islamic Development Bank
- Citibank
- Tamweel Al Oula Company
Work highlights
- Advised CME Group in relation to the binding agreement entered into with, among others, Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Company, for STG to acquire a circa 32.6 percent stake in in Dubai Mercantile Exchange.
- Advised Saudia as the major and selling shareholder in the context of its subsidiary SAL Saudi Logistics’ initial public offering and listing on the Main Market of the Saudi Stock Exchange.
- Advising RABIC as the issuer in relation to the issuance of a Saudi-Riyal denominated Sukuk issuance.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hamed Afzal