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Al Tamimi operates a strong regional corporate and commercial practice with extensive experience in Saudi Arabia. The firm provides guidance on acquisitions, divestments and joint venture agreements, often acting alongside international law firms on multi-jurisdictional matters. It offers broad market coverage, with offices in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province. The firm has significant experience advising on corporate matters in the technology and telecoms sectors, and is also notable for its growing Saudi competition practice.
Work Highlights
- Al Tamimi & Company assisted an entity in the OneWeb Group with the formation of a USD200 million joint venture intended to bring high-speed satellite connectivity to the NEOM urban area.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very supportive and adhere to the timeframe."
"They are very supportive and adhere to the timeframe."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Webb is principally active on competition matters and is a well-known name for such work in Saudi Arabia. He has extensive commercial experience, covering the formation of joint ventures as well as day-to-day operational issues.
"Chris Webb provides reliable advice throughout all matters."
Philip Kotsis was previously Al Tamimi's Kuwait managing partner, as well as the local head of corporate and commercial in that office prior to relocating to Riyadh at the start of 2023. He has a strong reputation in the Kuwaiti market, with experience advising on loan facilities and the establishment of joint ventures.
"He's an excellent lawyer."
Shiraz Khan leads Al Tamimi's regional tax practice from Dubai. He is highly qualified to advise on international taxation matters and has deep experience in multi-jurisdictional affairs. He regularly advises on tax structuring, as well as the tax implications of cross-border finance and M&A transactions, with particular experience relating to Saudi Arabia.