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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins is widely agreed to have one of the leading practices for Middle East venture capital work. Its respected group of lawyers is active on the full gamut of acquisitions, financings and investments, and the team has an impressive track record when it comes to handling deals in key sectors such as technology and telecoms. The formation and structuring of venture capital funds is another area of strength.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised fintech platform Tamara on its USD340 million Series C equity funding round.

Strengths

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Latham & Watkins' commerciality is second to none. Their ability to devise a strategy that is both legally and commercially sound is incredibly helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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Eyad Latif
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Eyad Latif
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Eyad Latif maintains a very strong reputation in the market, being consistently cited as one of the leading lawyers for venture capital transactions in the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia in particular. He is regularly sought out by both investors and emerging companies in the region.

Eyad Latif's combination of commerciality, responsiveness and technical expertise is second to none.

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Omar Maayeh
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Omar Maayeh is well versed in assisting emerging companies across a number of sectors, including fintech and digital services. He is highly sought after by both targets and investors for advice on a range of venture capital transactions.

Omar shows a high degree of commercial sense and emotional intelligence when dealing with counterparties. He knows when and how to push back on certain aspects if required.

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Eyad Latif
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Eyad Latif
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Omar Maayeh
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