The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co. is a second tier firm,

Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co. is ‘among the best in Saudi Arabia’, and provides an ‘exceptionally professional and partner-led service’. Project finance is a key area, particularly in petrochemicals, and the team recently advised RAWEC – the utility provider to the Petro-Rabigh complex – on its bid to provide utilities on the phase two expansion. Ali Abedi is recommended.

Within Capital markets, Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co. is a third tier firm,

Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co. was involved in the first successful challenge to a resolution by the Saudi Arabian Capital Markets Authority under the Capital Market Regulations of 2003 and the Market Conduct Regulation of 2004. Asad Abedi is recommended.

Within Corporate and M&A, Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co. is a second tier firm,

Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co. is an independent name that stands out as a leading choice for international law firm referrals. Clients include Al Khozama Management Company, Alcoa and Coca-Cola. Asad Abedi is ‘very responsive and user-friendly’, and his advice is ‘pragmatic and to the point’. Andreas Haberbeck is also recommended.

Within Dispute resolution, Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co. is a first tier firm,

Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co.’s ‘responsive team’ provides ‘very appropriate advice and a high-level, partner-led service’. The firm’s current workload includes a high-profile competition case and also acting in a substantial construction claim. The ‘practical and business-focused’ Andreas Haberbeck heads the team.

Within Projects and energy, Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co. is a third tier firm,

Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co. is advising RAWEC on its bid to provide the utilities for the $10bn phase two expansion of Petro-Rabigh petrochemicals complex. Group head Ali Abedi is an ‘efficient, knowledgeable and commercial lawyer’.