Marc Makary > Latham & Watkins LLC > Riyadh, Saudi Arabia > Lawyer Profile

Latham & Watkins LLC
Al-Tatweer Towers, 7th Floor, Tower 1
King Fahad Highway, P.O. Box 17411
Riyadh 11484
Saudi Arabia
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Position

Marc Makary is counsel in the Dubai office of Latham & Watkins. He is a member of the Finance Department and Project Development & Finance Practice.

Mr. Makary’s practice focuses primarily on the representation of commercial and investment banks, investment firms, and other financial institutions as well as sponsors and developers in connection with domestic and cross-border construction financings, acquisition financings, and other infrastructure-related secured lending transactions, including gas pipelines, power plants, and renewable energy projects.

Mr. Makary’s experience also includes advising clients on procurement and construction agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, concession agreements, supply agreements, and other project documents in the oil and gas, power and water, communications, and infrastructure industries.

Lawyer Rankings

Saudi Arabia > Projects and energy

With a strong international presence and an expanding footprint in Riyadh, Latham & Watkins LLC is well-positioned to advise on both domestic and cross-border transactions, across sectors such as energy, transport, construction, and digital infrastructure. The team is sought after by major clients to advise on foreign investments, joint ventures, and privatisation matters. The team is co-led by Derek McKinley, a specialist in project acquisitions, privatisation, and operations; Marc Makary, who brings extensive experience in guiding clients through project financing and development ventures; and the ‘exceptional’ Harj Rai.

Saudi Arabia > Real estate and construction

Commended as ‘extremely knowledgeable,’ Latham & Watkins LLC’s key strengths lie in real estate acquisitions, construction, developments, and leasing. Derek McKinley co-leads the team and is often engaged in hospitality, infrastructure, petrochemical, and transportation matters. Marc Makary is well-versed in international project financing, and often advises financial institutions and public sector entities on real estate developments.