Khoshaim & Associates has particular expertise in the oil and gas sector advising clients on M&A and corporate governance matters. Managing partner Zeyad Khoshaim leads the team and is supported by Leen Zaza, who is recommended for M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings.

King & Spalding in Affiliation With the Law Office of Mohammad Al-Ammar has expertise across corporate, M&A, private equity, investment funds and corporate restructuring. Key sectors of strength include healthcare, consumer goods and retail, oil and gas, education, technology and e-commerce. Nabil Issa has a strong background in Shari'ah-compliant funds, joint ventures and private equity transactions.  Osama Audi and Jawad I. Ali are also noted, the latter specialises in the oil and gas sector.

Law Office of Salman M. Al-Sudairi in association with Latham & Watkins LLP has a broad range of expertise and advise clients on privatisation, venture capital, corporate regulatory matters. M&A transactions are a key speciality and the team advises on both sell-side and buy-side transactions. Salman Al-Sudairi regularly assists Saudi Arabian and international clients with complex commercial transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, private equity and privatisations. Omar M. Elsayed is active on joint ventures, capital markets and privatisation transactions.

The Law Office of Megren M. Al-Shaalan in cooperation with White & Case advises a broad range of domestic and international clients in sectors ranging from energy to chemicals. Cross-border M&A, joint venture, private equity and privatisations are particular areas of strength for the team. Sami E. Al-Louzi is highly recommended, as are Doug Peel who has notable experience advising on IPOs and Marcus Booth who focuses on private equity. Founding and managing partner Megren M. Al-Shaalan has a strong corporate and capital markets practice.

Al-Enezee Legal Counsel in association with EKP advises local and foreign investors on a range of commercial matters, M&A, joint ventures and corporate structuring. The practice has sector expertise in insurance, healthcare, construction, TMT and aviation. Founding and managing partner Ziad El-Khoury leads the team alongside Wissam Hachem who specialises in foreign investment, securities and insurance matters.

Al Tamimi & Company has a sizeable corporate and M&A practice with offices in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province. The firm has a broad range of expertise and receives government mandates relating to public-private partnerships (PPP), privatisation and the drafting of legislation. Key areas of strength include technology, healthcare and defence. Grahame Nelson advises on the full range of corporate and M&A work, including corporate finance, corporate regulatory and competition law matters. Nick O’Connell has a strong focus on technology-related matters. Corporate practice head Hesham Al-Homoud specialises in M&A, joint ventures and Shari’ah-compliant transactions.

Law Firm of Hassan Mahassni In association with Dechert LLP represents a broad range of clients including buyers and sellers, majority and minority shareholders, multinational corporations, medium-sized companies and individuals. The practice has a wide range of industry expertise from water and energy, to food and beverages. Senior consultant AbdulMoeen Arnous has extensive experience in joint ventures, M&A, corporate restructurings, incorporations and liquidations. Associate Faisal A. Linjawy is also noted and displays expertise in corporate restructuring and M&A.

The Law Firm of Wael A. Alissa in association with Dentons provides a full-service offering, from complex corporate and M&A advice to employment, public procurement, banking & finance, and dispute resolution. Ziad Saad and Imtyaz Sattar are also noted.

AlDhabaan & Partners in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has a strong local presence and advises on a range of M&A, capital markets and commercial matters. Managing partner Fahad AlDehais AlMalki has significant experience advising on rights offerings and funds. Muhammad Arif Saeed and Anmar Al-Gharifi are also recommended.

The Law Office of Looaye M. Al-Akkas in Association with Vinson & Elkins LLP advise a broad and diverse client base from state-owned companies and private equity funds, to private companies and financial institutions. Managing partner Looaye Al-Akkas assists clients with cross-border M&A and capital markets transactions and focuses on energy, petrochemical, and infrastructure projects.

Shearman & Sterling in association with the Law Firm of Dr. Sultan Almasoud advises across a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial matters including M&A, private equity, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations for local, regional and international investors. The practice has expertise in the energy, real estate, industrials, consumer and retail industries. Dr Sultan Almasoud and Sanjarbek Abdukhalilov are the key points of contact.