The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. is a third tier firm,

Newly established firm The Law Office of Looaye M. Al-Akkas in Association with Vinson & Elkins recently advised on the complex shari’ah-compliant sale and leaseback of two aircraft.

Within Capital markets, Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. is a third tier firm,

At The Law Office of Looaye M. Al-Akkas in Association with Vinson & Elkins, Sami Al-Louzi advised Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Company on its Saudi Stock Exchange listing and IPO.

Within Corporate and M&A, Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. is a third tier firm,

The Law Office of Looaye M. Al-Akkas in Association with Vinson & Elkins is advising China Petrochemical Corporation on its joint venture with Saudi Aramco for a 37.5% stake in the $10bn Yanbu refinery.

Within Legal market overview,

US firms continue to be drawn to the Saudi market, and in early 2011 Texas-headquartered Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. established The Law Office of Looaye M. Al-Akkas in Association with Vinson & Elkins.

Within Projects and energy, Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. is a third tier firm,

The Law Office of Looaye M. Al-Akkas in Association with Vinson & Elkins is advising King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy on establishing a legal and regulatory framework for a renewable and civil atomic energy sector in Saudi Arabia.