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

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.

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.

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.