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Harj Rai
Position
Harj Rai, Co-Chair of the firm’s Saudi Arabia Practice, represents government and government-related entities, sponsors, and financial institutions in a range of complex corporate and finance transactions, both within the GCC region and internationally.
Drawing on more than 20 years of on-the-ground experience working and living in the Middle East, Harj helps clients navigate highly strategic and intricate matters spanning project finance, Islamic finance, and bank finance. His work in Islamic finance includes complex Shari’ah-compliant agreements across a spectrum of Islamic structures.
Harj develops long-lasting relationships with clients to help them navigate every stage of their lifecycle. He brings particular experience in first-of-their-kind, precedent-setting transactions in the Middle East involving diverse industries, including oil and gas, technology, real estate, and telecommunications.
Harj previously served as Dubai Office Managing Partner and Local Chair of the Finance Department.
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.