Abuhimed Alsheikh Alhagbani Law Firm (AS&H) in co-operation with Clifford Chance‘s ’exceptional’ banking and finance practice has an excellent reputation in Saudi Arabia for its expertise in handling a wide spectrum of finance matters. The team acts as counsel to domestic and international banking companies, public sector clients and government entities on large-scale financings, facility arrangements, restructurings and private matters, to name a few areas. Additionally, the group is well-versed in representing lenders in high-value financing mandates, often in the aviation and utilities sectors. Practice head Yasser Al-Hussain is particularly experienced in advising on high-value syndicated lending transactions. Ahmed Choudhry and Mohamed Hamra-Krouha are key practitioners to note. Ali Moiz Ansari left the firm in October 2025.
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- Abdullah Alsugair, Yasir Alhusain, and Dr. Fahad are exceptional.
Key clients
- ROSHN Group Company
- Saudi National Bank
- Riyad Bank
- HSBC Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Electricity Company
- Vision International Investment Company
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
- Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
- Bahri
Work highlights
Advised a syndicate of banks on a SAR 9 billion unsecured revolving Murabaha facility extended to the ROSHN Group.
Advised SNB on a USD 1 billion credit facility matter.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Yasser Al-Hussain
Other key lawyers
Mohamed Hamra-Krouha; Ahmed Choudhry