Ahmed el-Gaili > Latham & Watkins LLC > Riyadh, Saudi Arabia > Lawyer Profile
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Ahmed el-Gaili
Position
Ahmed el-Gaili, Co-Chair of the Middle East Corporate Department, leads the corporate M&A practice in the Riyadh office of Latham & Watkins, and represents clients on the full spectrum of Saudi and global transactions.
Ahmed leverages his keen commercial acumen and extensive experience across legal disciplines to guide sovereign wealth funds, companies, and private equity firms on complex cross-border:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Private equity
- Joint ventures
- Large-scale energy projects and energy legislation
- Project finance and development
- International dispute resolution
He partners with clients on each transaction to efficiently navigate business challenges, craft commercial advice, and mitigate against potential risk.
A recognized leader, he serves on the Pro Bono Committee and previously served on the Technology Committee and the Training & Career Enhancement (TACE) Committee. He has also served on the Alumni Board of Dhahran Ahliyya Schools and as President of the Harvard Arab Alumni Association.
Lawyer Rankings
Saudi Arabia > Commercial, corporate and M&A
(Leading partners)Providing ‘international quality whilst maintaining very strong local knowledge‘, Latham & Watkins LLC
acts for a strong roster of corporates across multiple sectors on M&A, private equity, and joint venture deals. The firm also works closely with ministries and government-backed entities on transformative initiatives and projects in the Kingdom, including advising on the ever-evolving regulatory landscape. Team head Ahmed el-Gaili handles a steady stream of sophisticated domestic and international M&A, with notable experience in the energy and projects space. Salman Al-Sudairi‘s far reaching expertise spans M&A, carve outs, joint ventures, and market entry instructions. Ahmed El Banna also comes recommended. Leen Zaza joined from Khoshaim & Associates in August 2024.
Lawyer Rankings
- Commercial, corporate and M&A Saudi Arabia
- Leading partners Saudi Arabia > Commercial, corporate and M&A