Abuhimed Alsheikh Alhagbani Law Firm (AS&H) in co-operation with Clifford Chance’s established team advise on complex and high-value capital market transactions across both equity and debt. Known for frequently serving as issuer’s counsel on IPO offerings, the team is also well-equipped to advise on rights issues, capital increases and block trades. The practice recently served the Saudi Stock Exchange and the Capital Market Authority, offering counsel on listing rules and regulatory transformations within the Saudi Arabian Stock Exchange. Heading the team are Mansoor Alhagbani, who leads on the high-profile IPOs and complex ECM matters, and Yasser Al-Hussain, who heads the DCM division. Supporting them on the ECM side are Majid Al-Sheikh and Omar Rashid, while Ahmed Choudhry and Ibrahim Al-Mansour bolster the DCM practice.
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Key clients
- MBC Group
- SAL Saudi Logistics Services Co.
- ADES Holding
- Dur Hospitality Company
- Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
- Saudi Awwal Bank
- Emirates NDB
- Saudi Investment Bank
- Al Rajhi Capital Company
Work highlights
Acted as issuer's counsel to MBC Group (MBC) on its initial public offering and listing on the main market of the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul).
Acted as issuer's counsel to SAL Saudi Logistics Services Co. on its SAR 2.544 billion landmark IPO with an implied market capitalization listing of SAR 8.84 billion.
Advised Al Rajhi Capital Company in its capacity as the Sole Arranger, Dealer and Lead Manager in connection with the establishment of SAR1,500,000,000 Sukuk issuance programme to be offered by way of public offer and the subsequent public offer and issuance of SAR1,000,000,000 Sukuk thereunder by Middle East Healthcare Company.
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Ibrahim Al-Mansour
Practice head
Mansoor Alhagbani; Yasser Al-Hussain
Other key lawyers
Majid Al-Sheikh; Omar Rashid; Ahmed Choudhry; Ibrahim Al-Mansour