Derayah LLPC – Saudilegal‘s corporate and commercial practice, primarily based in the firm's Jeddah office, handles a diverse range of matters, including legal due diligence, competition law, joint ventures, market entry, business expansion, and commercial contracts. Asad Abedi leads the team and is well-positioned to act on complex M&A and cross-border joint ventures. Co-head Ali Abedi, who is also accomplished at cross-border joint ventures, has deep experience in the energy, utilities and infrastructure sectors, while co-head Dana Halwani is praised for her ability to provide ’accurate and practical solutions‘. Andreas Haberback, Abdulaziz Alsulmy and Jamal Farsi provide further corporate support.
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‘We have always entrusted this firm with important work. Specifically, the team consisting of Andreas Haberbeck, Abdulaziz Alsulmy and Jamal Farsi is excellent. They always respond to our requests with the highest level of work.’
‘The amount of knowledge that Abdulaziz Alsulmy has is tremendous. He does thorough research on every question and offers perspectives that we may not be aware of. I must also mention the excellent work of Jamal Farsi. He is always quick to respond and very sharp.’
‘Practical advice, very responsive to requests, show excellent local knowledge, and have excellent English communication skills.'
‘Dana Halwani is very responsive. She has fantastic English skills and provides accurate and practical solutions.’
Key clients
- Adnan Sundra & Low
- BAGS Grain Handels GmbH
- Tamasuk Holding Company
- Al Majal Al Arabi Group Company
Work highlights
Assisting BAGS Grain Handels GmbH in the incorporation of a single-shareholder foreign owned limited liability company in Saudi Arabia.
Advising Al Majal Al Arabi Group Company in relation to corporate matters in connection with two clusters of the NEOM Construction Village, a 10,000-worker accommodation camp, providing facilities for the labourers who will be involved in the construction, planning and execution of the NEOM Project over a 10-year period.
Advising Tamasuk Holding Company in relation to corporate matters in connection with two clusters of the NEOM Construction Village, a 10,000-worker accommodation camp, providing facilities for the labourers who will be involved in the construction, planning and execution of the NEOM Project over a 10-year period.
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Practice head
Asad Abedi; Ali Abedi; Dana Halwani
Other key lawyers
Andreas Haberbeck; Abdulaziz Alsulmy; Jamal Farsi