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Khoshaim & Associates > The Legal 500 Rankings

Saudi Arabia > Banking and finance Tier 1

The banking and finance division at Khoshaim & Associates enjoys a stellar reputation for its advice to a broad range of clients spanning financial services, energy, and construction sectors. Notably, international banks, specialist Islamic financiers, and government authorities and public sector entities also seek their counsel. Karim Wali is a distinguished figure, renowned for his expertise in financing large construction and real estate projects. Zeyad Khoshaim, recently nominated as a Member of the Court to Permanent Court of Arbitration, jointly leading the practice alongside Wali and Hamdan Van Den Brule. Key practitioner Paul Matrosov further bolsters the team’s capabilities.

Saudi Arabia > Capital markets Tier 1

Khoshaim & Associates has a strong public M&A practice on top of its ECM and DCM offerings, often advising on large transitions for domestic and international companies. The firm is also a market lead in local counsel work, having recently advised Luberef, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, as issuance counsel for their IPO and listing on the Saudi Exchange. Having been a member of the advisory committee to the Capital Markets Authority, Zeyad Khoshaim is well experienced with the capital markets regulator; he leads the capital markets practice and advises the firm’s key clients, including Saudi Aramco and other government entities. In January 2023, Amro Bakhaider left the practice.

Saudi Arabia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Khoshaim & Associates has a strong focus on M&A in a wide range of sectors, including energy, technology, and healthcare. The firm has an impressive client list, including Saudi Arabia’s largest state-owned enterprises and private companies. Notably, the firm acts for Saudi Aramco, the Public Investment Fund, and the NEOM megaproject. The practice is headed by Zeyad Khoshaim, who advises corporate multinationals on raising funds, structuring, and M&A, Leen Zaza, who is highly regarded for corporate and foreign investment matters, and Basma Khashoggi, who has strength in transactions in the healthcare industry.

Saudi Arabia > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Khoshaim & Associates has one of the leading litigation and arbitration practices in Saudi Arabia. The firm has a strong client list which includes several large state-owned entities including Saudi Aramco and also acts for multinationals Volvo Truck Corporation and the Sahara International Petrochemical Company. Managing partner Zeyad Khoshaim has recently been kept busy representing various clients in the oil and gas, manufacturing, and financial industries. Abdullah Alajlan provides additional support.

Saudi Arabia > Projects and energy Tier 2

Khoshaim & Associates leverages the expertise of its banking and finance practice to advise high-profile clients, most notably Saudi Aramco, NEOM and various local banks on matters involving project development and finance. The practice is headed by Zeyad Khoshaim, who specialises in conducting the financing and refinancing of infrastructure projects, such as malls and bridges. Hamdan Van Den Brule supports the practice with his experience of public private partnerships, construction contracts and private procurements, while Karim Wali brings strength to acting for lenders and borrowers on a wide range of finance transactions.