The Law Office of Megren M. Al-Shaalan in cooperation with White & Case > Riyadh, Saudi Arabia > Firm Profile

The Law Office of Megren M. Al-Shaalan in cooperation with White & Case > The Legal 500 Rankings

Saudi Arabia > Banking and finance Tier 1

The Law Office of Megren M. Al-Shaalan in cooperation with White & Case has a six-decade long track record operating in Saudi Arabia and is highlighted for its project development and financing expertise acting for a host of marquee clients. The team is active in all areas of finance, particularly in the energy and project sectors. Doug Peel remains a key member of the group and heads the overall Middle East group; others include Ivan Paskal (who splits his time between Dubai and Riyadh) who advises clients on debt financings, and Alec Johnson who advises sponsors and lenders on multijurisdictional projects. The team has strengthened its project finance offering with the hire of Din Eshanov from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in May 2021.

Saudi Arabia > Capital markets Tier 1

The Law Office of Megren M. Al-Shaalan in cooperation with White & Case’s capital market practice has strength in the full range of bonds work, particularly, sukuk and conveniently bonds matters. Practice head Megren Al-Shaalan leads the group which has seen an increase in equity and debt capital markets transactions and IPOs. Key contacts in Dubai remain Sami Al-Louzi and Debashis Dey; the duo lead on high-end IPOs. The group is able to leverage its global footprint to handle large-cross-border deals across London and New York.

Saudi Arabia > Projects and energy Tier 1

The Law Office of Megren M. Al-Shaalan in cooperation with White & Case continues to be instructed on major deals in the Saudi energy market for leading clients including Saudi Aramco. The team advises on multimillion-dollar matters and has strength in the mining, power, and oil and gas sectors. Doug Peel is the head of the Middle Eastern practice group and advises on project transactions alongside Adam Pierson. Riyadh-based Ivan Paskal and Alec Johnson are also key names to note.

Saudi Arabia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

The Law Office of Megren M. Al-Shaalan in cooperation with White & Case has a market-leading corporate practice advising both domestic and international investor clients on a range of transactions, with particular strength in high-profile mergers. The team has a deep bench of experts across IPOs, joint venture matters, and private equity work. Doug Peel remains the key name in the group alongside Megren Al-Shaalan, Dubai-based Sami Al-Louzi and Marcus Booth. Ivan Paskal handles big-ticket sales with recent highlights advising Saudi Aramco. Local partner Mohammad Al Bashir is another name to note.

Saudi Arabia > Real estate and construction Tier 2