Salman Al-Sudairi > Latham & Watkins LLC > Riyadh, Saudi Arabia > Lawyer Profile

Latham & Watkins LLC is a go-to for Saudi Arabian state-owned enterprises and government entities. The team is headed by Ahmed El Gaili, who often acts on high-value acquisitions both in Saudi Arabia and across other Middle Eastern jurisdictions. He is supported by Salman Al-Sudairi, who is an expert in general corporate matters and large corporate transactions. Noor Al-Fawzan left the firm.

The Latham & Watkins LLC boasts an exceptional standing in the Saudi Arabian banking and finance arena. The practice excels in project finance, restructuring, and shariah-compliant financing, with a prominent focus on Islamic finance mandates. The firm has long relationships with some of the most prominent banks in Saudi Arabia, as well as development and real estate companies. Peter Norris, counsel, heads the practice – he focuses on banking finance and Islamic finance transactions, including sukuk structures. Salman Al-Sudairi is a highly sought-after expert, renowned for his counsel on restructuring as well as on Saudi Arabian regulatory and government advisory matters.

The capital markets practice at Latham & Watkins LLC is well-regarded by peers for handling some of the most complex IPOs on the market. Notably, the firm advised SNB Capital, HSBC Saudi Arabia, Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia, and Citigroup as the underwriters of Luberef, the leading base oils producer in Saudi Arabia, for its IPO on the Saudi Exchange. The practice is headed by Salman Al-Sudairi, who leads the firm’s IPO matters while also advising on general capital markets transactions. Meanwhile, associate Najla Al-Gadi supports the practice on matters concerning IPOs and other securities offerings.