Linklaters' 'dedicated and knowledgeable' capital markets team is very experienced in handling equity and debt offerings. DCM work forms a core pillar of the practice, with the group acting for global and domestic banks in sukuks and green bond issuances, to name a couple of areas. On the ECM side, the department is instructed by issuers and financial underwriters on IPOs in multiple industries. Amro Bakhaidar is the key name to note in Riyadh, and routinely assists international and government entities, while Jonathan Fried and Dalia Nammari are the names to note in Dubai.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Their quick turnaround times on matters have made a significant difference in the transaction processes, meeting planned deadlines. Due to their extensive experience they bring added knowledge and expertise to the transaction.'
- ‘Amro Bakhadair and Mohammad Almania stand out due to their exceptional dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit. They always show a proactive approach and taking the initiative, they resolve problems as they arise.'
- ‘Dedicated and knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- The Public Investment Fund (“PIF”)
- National Debt Management Centre
- Saudi Awwal Bank
- SNB Capital Company
- Alinma Bank
- Banque Saudi Fransi
- BNP Paribas
- Goldman Sachs
- HSBC
- Citigroup Global Markets Limited
- J.P. Morgan Securities Plc
- Standard Chartered Bank
- EFG Hermes
- Al Rajhi Capital
- Morgan Stanley
- AlBilad Capital
Work highlights
Advising BSF Capital, as financial advisor, lead manager, bookrunner and underwriter, for Tamkeen Human Resource Company's IPO on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul).
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jonathan Fried; Amro Bakhaidar; Dalia Nammari
Other key lawyers
Mohammad Almania