Our Experience
- Advised an Italian professional services Company in its day-to-day legal matters, administered/resolved its legal issues arising from existing business relationships, as well as handled pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries. Also managed procurement contracts and other commercial transactions, ranging from standard contracts to complex high value transactions.
- Participated in advising one of the largest banking and financial services institutions in the north America, in an investment project in Riyadh.
- Represented a leading international supplier and technology licensor for a petroleum refining, gas processing, petrochemical production, and manufacturing, in its joint venture in KSA.
- Represented clients in the aviation, aerospace, and defence sector in respect to cross border manufacturing agreements.
- Advised numerous clients in the technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector in respect to their commercial dealings and day-to-day activities.
- Advised multinational conglomerates on arrangements for commercial agencies in KSA, both in the strategic and operational spheres; including; distribution agreements, franchise agreements and various other types of representative agreements.
- Provided ongoing advisory to a Saudi client operating a franchise in the food and hospitality sector
- Advised local clients with regards to business process outsourcing (support operations, HR support functions, financial services support).
- Represented a Saudi bottled drinking water company in its negotiation with an international manufacturer – distributor of bottled drinking water.
- Represented an Emirati multinational real estate development company, in relation to a variety of commercial transactions
- Represented a leading Saudi provider of offshore, marine, and subsea services to the oil and gas industry, in relation to a variety of commercial transactions.
- Represented a Saudi kidney dialysis services provider in its tender bid before the Ministry of Health in KSA.
- Represented a Saudi leading medical equipment provider in relation to a variety of commercial transactions.
- Represented a Saudi center for the provision of care for people with special needs in relation to a variety of commercial transactions.
- Represented a foreign company active in the digital sector, in relation to a variety of commercial transactions.
- Represented an innovative global network foreign company in relation to a variety of commercial transactions.
- Represented a foreign consulting, research, and communications company, in relation to a variety of commercial transactions.
- Represented a foreign company group that offers corporate solutions, business intelligence, compliance, supply chain management, procurement, and business development, which covers over 100 jurisdictions across 70 countries including the Middle East and Africa, in relation to a variety of commercial transactions.
- Represented a UAE bespoke recruitment advisory firm, in relation to a variety of commercial transactions.
- Represented an executive search & outplacement services local firm, in relation to a variety of commercial transactions.
- Advised a leading Saudi hospitality service provider in KSA on its IPO on Tadawul.
- Advised one of the leading Saudi healthcare providers in the Middle Eastern on its IPO on Tadawul.
- Advised an American conglomerate in the placement of bonds to help finance infrastructure construction projects.
- Advised local Saudi companies from a variety of industries on the issuances of shares and preferred shares.
- Advised local Saudi companies with regards to Islamic financing options.
- Advised local Saudi companies with regards to rights issues, private placements, secondary offerings, debt offerings, equity bridge financing and securitization.
- Represented numerous investment UAE banks in setting up their office in KSA,
- Represented foreign clients from a variety of sectors in joint ventures and company setup matters,
- Advised a major European bank in a variety of matters, with regards to the Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia (“MISA”),
- Advised a UAE leading global investment bank in its application license with the Capital Market Authority in KSA (“CMA”),
- Advised a German motor vehicle manufacturer on setting-up its joint venture in KSA.
- Advised one of the largest industrial manufacturing companies in Europe on the formation of a new scientific office in KSA.
- Advised one of the largest American non-profit training institutes in the drilling industry on setting-up in KSA.
- Represented a UK multinational information technology company on establishing a branch in KSA.
- Represented a global European airline in relation to its negotiations with the Saudi Central Bank (“SAMA”)
- Provided a variety of corporate governance matters to a global beverage company.
- Advised a South Korean wireless telecommunications operator in its joint venture in KSA.
- Represented a UK global leader in materials, solutions, and chemicals in relation to the formation of a new joint venture in KSA.
- Advised a major Japanese integrated trading and investment business conglomerate on a variety of legal matters, including its investment in KSA.
- Provided advice to a Saudi company’s management in relation the liability of the members of the board of directors.
- Provided corporate governance legal advice to local and foreign entities.
Corporate Finance & Restructuring
- Advised an American conglomerate in the placement of bonds to help finance infrastructure construction projects.
- Advised the management and shareholders of a prestigious Saudi hotel in relation to its recapitalization through loans, bonds, and equity.
- Represented a UK multinational investment bank and financial services company in the liquidation of their Saudi Arabian based company.
- Represented a leading investment Saudi bank in its corporate restructuring in Saudi Arabia.
- Advised a GCC regional airline on its restructuring.
- Advised an international luxury German carmaker on the liquidation of theirTechnical Scientific Services Office(TSO) in Saudi Arabia
- Advised a Middle Eastern multinational direct-broadcast satellite provider on its company’s restructuring.
- Represented one of the largest non-profit training institutes in the drilling industry in its setting-up.
- Conducted corporate and regulatory due diligence on behalf of a non-profit Saudi organization for the purpose of incorporating its commercial arm and tendering a suitable corporate structure to fulfil obligations under a tender agreement.
Dispute Resolution
- Participated in the representation of a consortium of insurance companies in an arbitration proceedings and the successful negotiation of a settlement in respect to one of the largest insurance claims relating to crude oil in India.
- Advised and negotiated a settlement for a foreign company on their contract of carriage.
- Represented a foreign client in a complex cross border dispute resolution between a Saudi Arabian and a UK entity, including the drafting of the settlement agreement.
- Advised a Saudi therapy centre for children with disabilities in a litigation matter relating to a breach of contract, as well as a shareholders ‘dispute.
- Represented local Saudi companies in a number of complex non-compete litigation matters.
- Extensively advised foreign clients on the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards before the Saudi Arabian Enforcement Court
- Advised a UK engineering company with regards to its disputes with the main contractor on the Riyadh metro project
- Extensively represented UAE real estate developers in disputes, whether litigation or arbitration, with contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
- Represented foreign clients in litigation matters with regards to intellectual property, particularly trademarks and trade names.
- Extensively represented foreign investment banks in employment matters
- Extensively represented Saudi clients with respect to financial claims, as well as in debt collection matters.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Represented the KSA affiliate of a world leading food company in an acquisition matter.
Represented a Saudi leading food and beverage company in an acquisition.
Advised a UAE investment bank in its acquisition of over 25% of a company active in the Financial Technology (FinTech) sector.
Represented the founders of an African based beverage production and distribution company in the disposal to a major European beverage company.
Represented a Saudi logistics company on an acquisition matter by a public joint stock Saudi company in the telecommunications and digital services sector.
Routinely represent clients on local and cross boarder acquisition matters.
Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds
Advised Saudi local funds as to their structuring, licensing, fundraising and commercial transactions, as well as their investment and divestment from portfolio companies.
Assisted funds in a fund-raising process, with international development financial institutions.
Drafted standard agreements and forms for funds.
Employment
Advised an international preparatory school in relation to employment matters.
Advised an Embassy in KSA in relation to employment matters.
Represented a hospitality management training center in relation to employment matters.
Advised a conglomerate in dispute matters with its employment handbooks and internal employment policies, which resulted in restructuring the company’s internal policies.
Routinely represent clients, as plaintiffs and defendants, in:
- Breaches of non-compete agreements
- Wrongful termination claims
Information Technology & Startups
- Advised an incubator in relation to its day-to-day activities.
- Advised a startup in its fintech license from the CMA.
- Advised the founders of a startup active in fintech in their acquisition by investors.
- Advised a startup active in biotechnology in the protection of their intellectual property.
- Advised the founders of numerous startups in relation to corporate restructuring matters.
- Advised the founders of numerous startups in relation to acquisition matters (pre seed, seed, and series A).
- Represented an award-winning specialist in UX& service design, usability testing, web and mobile software development, as well as digital transformation, in relation to a variety of information technology and intellectual property matters
- Represented a company active in the digital sector in relation to a variety of commercial transactions.
- Advised a number of individual and institutional investors in relation to their investments in mobile application development companies.
- Advised a client in the monetization of intellectual property rights developed by a non-profit organization.
- Advised a client in its sale of assets in an internet-based affinity/rewards program company.
- Drafted hosting and routing services agreements between a Saudi Arabian and a US company.
- Advised on data process services agreements.
- Drafted and advised on software subscription and development agreements between an IT services company and a Saudi Arabian bank.
- Advised clients with regards to information technology outsourcing (software support and development, help desk support functions, data management and processing…).
- Advised clients with regards to technology and intellectual property licensing agreements (application service provider agreements, software as a service arrangement, cloud computing, patent licensing, trademark, and copyright licensing…).
- Advised clients with regards to sourcing, procurement, and supply chain related arrangements (general services agreements, software license and maintenance arrangements, hardware purchase and maintenance agreements, materials purchasing arrangements, manufacturing agreements).
- Represented a client in the setting-up of a fin-tech company, including liaising with the relevant governmental authorities.
- Drafted and advised on software subscription and development agreements between an IT services company and a Saudi Arabian bank.
