A key contact for a litany of investment funds and REITs, King & Spalding LLP is noted for its real estate finance capabilities, notably Shari’ah-compliant real estate finance transactions. Nabil Issa oversees the group and handles the structuring of real estate and private equity investments, while Michael Rainey counts family offices, funds, and high net worth individuals on his client roster. James Stull handles capital raising transactions involving real estate assets, and Sayf Shuqair is a further key team member to note. Malek Al Rifai was a new arrival in November 2023.

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Key clients

  • Roshn Real Estate
  • Riyad Capital
  • Al Rajhi Capital
  • Midad
  • Diyaar Al Salheya
  • Knowledge Economic City
  • Arcapita
  • Ashmore Investment
  • Al Habib Investment Group
  • Saudi Fransi Capital
  • KFH Capital Investment Company
  • Lamar Capital
  • GFH Partners
  • Cool Inc
  • Quara Holding
  • Saudi Downtown Company

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nabil Issa

Other key lawyers

Michael Rainey, James Stull, Sayf Shuqair, Malek Al Rifai