Khoshaim & Associates has an ‘exceptionally responsive and highly professional’ capital markets practice with a broad base of expertise. On the equity side, the practice has advised companies and financial underwriters on IPOs and has assisted investments into companies undergoing public offerings. DCM matters for the practice span bond and certificate issuances as well as share cancellation and capital restructuring programmes. Providing corporate and capital markets regulatory counsel on restructurings of listed companies and public M&A is another area of focus for the practice. Managing partner Zeyad Khoshaim is experienced in IPOs and rights offering alike, and Ghaida Meaigel acts on pre-IPO investments, public mergers, and share swaps.
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- ‘Their commitment, knowledge, attitude, and team work. They are a very excellent and collaborative team. I would specifically mention Zeyad Khoshaim, Ghaida Meaigel, Karim Wali, and Abdullah AlAjlan. The two that mostly stood out for me were Ziyad and Ghaida for their overall knowledge, collaboration, and cooperation’
- ‘The team is exceptionally responsive and highly professional, consistently providing clear, structured, and practical advice. They demonstrate deep expertise in corporate governance for listed companies, which enables them to anticipate regulatory challenges and offer solutions that are both compliant and business-oriented. Their approach is transparent and well-organized, making complex matters easy to navigate for clients.’
- 'Ghaida stands out for her flexible and persuasive approach, combined with a high level of professionalism. She consistently provides comprehensive and well-reasoned advice, ensuring that clients receive clear, actionable solutions.’
Key clients
- Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)
- Al Rajhi Bank/ Al Rajhi Capital
- Makkah Construction and Development Company (MCDC)
- Hassana Investment Company/ GOSI
- Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance Co.
- Dallah Healthcare Company
- Gulf Union AlAhlia Cooperative Insurance Company
- HSBC Saudi Arabia
- Awqaf Investment Company
- Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company - Luberef
Work highlights
Advised Dallah Healthcare Company (Dallah) on acquiring 97.41% of Al-Ahsa Medical Services Company and 100% of Al-Salam Medical Services Company from Ayyan Investment Company (listed) by means of a capital increase and issuing new shares in Dallah to Ayyan Investment Company.
Advised Al Rajhi Bank on the establishment of a Tier 1 sukuk issuance programme (in international format) for the issuance and offer of one or more outstanding USD-denominated (or equivalent in any other currency) Tier 1 capital eligible sukuk up to the programme limit of such programme, being $5bn, by way of public offer or private placement, or both, to eligible investors inside or outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the USD Tier 1 Capital Sukuk Programme).
Successfully advised Riyad Capital, which served as the Sole Financial Advisor, Lead Manager, Bookrunner, and Underwriter in connection with the IPO of Fourth Milling Company (MC4) on the Main Market of the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul).
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Ghaida Meaigel
Practice head
Zeyad Khoshaim
Other key lawyers
Ghaida Meaigel; Karim Wali; Abdullah Alajlan