Providing ‘quality service and full access to an international network’, Linklaters is recognised for its role in foreign investment mandates in Saudi Arabia, advising pension and investment funds on share acquisitions. The team also represents banking institutions on disposals via accelerated bookbuild offerings and is active across energy, infrastructure, and construction-related transactions. Praised as 'a master negotiating and navigating complex transactions’, Waleed Rasromani leads the group alongside public M&A specialist Amro Bakhaidar.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Linklaters has a modern and flexible approach to legal problems yet maintaining the highest quality standards and levels of professionalism.'
- ‘Waleed Rasrommani - Waleed is a master negotiating and navigating complex transactions. He leads with finesse, explaining different positions with clarity and maintaining a diplomatic relationship throughout all stages. The process is always smooth with Waleed. Amro Bakhaidar - Amro is an institution in Capital Markets. There is no one more knowledgeable, experienced and capable than him in Saudi Arabia. He is always available, including for urgent and complex matters.’
- ‘Quality service and full access to international network.'
- ‘Amro Bakhaidar; Mohammad Almania; Yazeed Alsaiyari; All the above are exceptional.'
Key clients
- Hassana Investment Company (“HIC”)
- NEOM
- SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company
- Saudi Electricity Company
- BRF Foods GmH
- Saudi Telecommunications Company (“stc”)
- Mobile Telecommunications Company Saudi Arabia (“Zain Saudi Arabia”)
- Data Centers for Data and Communications Company (“center3”)
- Saudi Electricity Company (“SEC”)
- Diriyah Gate Development Company
- Tokio Marine & Nishdo Fire Insurance Company
Work highlights
Advising Hassana Investment Company on the acquisition of 40% of the issued share capital of Berain Company, one of the leading bottled water brands in Saudi Arabia.
Advising NEOM on its joint venture with Samsung C&T to create the world's largest deployment of rebar construction automation technology.
Advising SABIC on the sale of 20.62% of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) to Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden).
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Waleed Rasromani; Amro Bakhaidar
Other key lawyers
Mohammad Almania; Yazeed Alsaiyari