Corporate/Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : Saudi Arabia
Band 3
Contact number
+966 11 211 2000Chambers Review
This is a compact, high-quality team with a wealth of transactional experience in the Kingdom. Its lawyers are able to provide clients with strong advice on corporate structuring and joint ventures as well as private equity investments and divestments. The team has deep expertise in a host of transactional mandates, and is regularly to be seen acting for clients from the natural resources and financial services industries. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm represented NEOM in connection with the set-up of its Project NGHC joint venture for development of a green hydrogen and green ammonia production plant.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a high level of judgement and a high level of knowledge, with the ability to manage large, complex transactions."
"They have a good understanding of local laws, keeping up with new developments, and they also know how to manage the requirements of foreign clients."
"The team is very committed and responsive."
"They have a high level of judgement and a high level of knowledge, with the ability to manage large, complex transactions."
"They have a good understanding of local laws, keeping up with new developments, and they also know how to manage the requirements of foreign clients."
"The team is very committed and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Mohsin Suleman represents domestic investment companies and the local subsidiaries of international clients in corporate activity, including divestments and the establishment of new branches.
"Mohsin is always responsive and provides us with clear and comprehensive advice in a timely manner. We always receive business-minded solutions from Mohsin, who understands our risk appetite and our business needs."
"He has a strong understanding of customer requirements."
Sultan Almasoud is head of the Riyadh office. He is a solid lawyer who is well equipped to advise on M&A transactions, joint ventures and the establishment of new branches in Saudi Arabia.
"Sultan is a trusted and capable Saudi lawyer who is our main point of contact and our go-to guy."
"He shows strong leadership and strong local market knowledge."