Zamakhchary & Co has notable strength working with international joint ventures, counselling clients on restructurings as well as shareholder and corporate governance arrangements. The firm also demonstrates capabilities in competition law, market entry mandates, and commercial contracts. The ‘experienced and knowledgeable’ Martin Creek is the resident corporate transactions specialist with experience in M&A, and Reina Hashash is retained on ongoing advisory matters. Osama Kurdi is a go-to for tax expertise.
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Testimonials
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- 'We have worked with Z&CO on several projects related to competition law filings for our global transactions.’
- ‘We regularly collaborate with Martin Creek. He is experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to Saudi laws and has a good understanding of jurisdictional nuances to consider in corporate transactional matters.'
- ‘Z&Co has a large team covering multiple disciplines, which is helpful to us as an international firm with a limited footprint in KSA.’
- ‘Martin Creek has been very prompt, helpful and gives practical guidance.'
- My experience with Z&Co's Corporate and M&A practice has shown outstanding reliability and consistent quality over many years. What makes the team truly unique is the seamless integration of top tier international M&A expertise with unparalleled local Saudi knowledge, including Sharia expertise and former judges. Potential clients should know their core strength is providing pragmatic, business focused solutions that support strategic growth, mastering the complexity of cross border transactions within the rapidly evolving Vision 2030 regulatory environment.'
- 'The individuals I work with at Z&Co genuinely stand out for their unwavering commitment to excellence and deep practical knowledge of the KSA market, especially concerning complex corporate legal aspects. What sets them apart from competitors is the combined expertise: they offer sophisticated counsel that mirrors top international standards but is grounded in critical local nuances. I particularly value the qualities of reliability, commercial acumen, and proactivity.'
Key clients
- Saudi Power Procurement Company National Infrastructure Fund (Infra) Public Investment Fund NEOM Shin Young Tiffany & Co. TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology Co., BRF GmbH and BRF Arabia Holding Company JSC Viridien ThyssenKrupp ENGIE DUTCO Teneo The Saudi National Bank Riyad Bank BlackRock John Cockerill Saudi Bugshan Linde Uber Kalaam Telecom Bird & Bird LLP (UAE and Singapore) Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (UAE) Renfe Proyectos Internacionales, S.M.E., S.A. Saudi Global Ports Arab Company for Pharmaceutical Products Arabio BRF Lockheed Martin
Work highlights
Advised TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology on the corporate, commercial, data and cybersecurity and competition law aspects of its corporate joint venture with Renewable Energy Localization Company and Vision Industries to localize in Saudi Arabia the production of ingots and wafers for solar power.
Advised Tiffany & Co. on launching its e-commerce operations and website in Saudi Arabia. Drafted comprehensive website terms and conditions, privacy policies, and sales terms and conditions tailored to the Saudi market.
Advised the global group ATPI on its strategic partnership with the private Saudi Arjaa Travel group including the direct acquisition of a 49% stake by ATPI.
Practice head
Martin Creek; Reina Hashash; Osama Kurdi
Other key lawyers
Maha ElMeihy