NSAC - Corporate and M&A
Deals
- Advising the Ministry of Culture on the development of their PSP framework, including the tendering of several projects thereunder.
- Advising Veolia Middle East on the establishment of a joint venture with Marafiq and Lamar Holding Company, to act as an SPV for the expansion, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Amiral Independent Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Team Services
NSAC is a full service Saudi firm with 4 partners and 22 other lawyers between offices in Riyadh and Jeddah. NSAC provides legal counsel across major commercial sectors, specializing in high-value transactions and complex dispute resolution. The firm represents multinational corporations, government entities, state-owned enterprises, and financial institutions.
Corporate and M&A
The firm advises on the full spectrum of corporate transactions, with particular experience in cross-border and domestic mandates. Key areas of focus include:
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M&A and Divestitures: Handling acquisitions, disposals, and strategic mergers.
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Structural Mandates: Executing complex carve-outs, spinoffs, and JVs.
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Corporate Governance: Advising boards on regulatory compliance and internal reorganizations.
Dispute Resolution
The dispute resolution practice represents clients in litigation and international arbitration. The team focuses on:
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Construction and Infrastructure: Handling large-scale project disputes, including delay and disruption claims.
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Corporate Actions: Acting on shareholder disputes, board-level litigation, and corporate governance claims.
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Insolvency: Representing creditors and liquidators in insolvency-related claims and asset recovery.
Projects, Privatization, and PPP
The firm advises both the public and private sectors on large-scale infrastructure and energy mandates. Capabilities include:
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Government Advisory: Counsel to procurers, governmental entities, and state-owned companies on project development and procurement.
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Sponsor Support: Advising sponsors on project financing and development.
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Privatization and PPP: Structuring and negotiating Public-Private Partnerships and the privatization of state assets.
Equity Capital Markets (ECM)
The ECM team manages equity-linked transactions on the Main Market and Parallel Market. Expertise includes:
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IPOs: Guiding issuers through the listing process and regulatory filings.
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Secondary Offerings: Executing rights issuances and follow-on offerings.
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Regulatory Compliance: Advising on market disclosure and ongoing listing obligations.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Market Entry
The firm provides technical support for international investors entering the local market, covering:
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Market Entry: Designing corporate structures and navigating local ownership requirements.
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Corporate Set-ups: Managing the licensing and incorporation process for foreign-owned entities.
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Regulatory Advisory: Advising on sector-specific foreign investment restrictions and compliance.
