Kirkland & Ellis International Law Firm LLPC continues to strengthen its position in the Saudi market, working for a client roster including the PIF and a number of its subsidiaries as well as international investors in energy and manufacturing. The firm advises on joint ventures, asset consolidations, share purchase agreements, and has a strong funds practice representing private equity clients on market-first investments and acquisitions. Kamran Bajwa and Noor Al-Fawzan co-lead the practice, both key contacts for governmental and public clients. Osama Lone recently contributed to PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners' acquisition of Electronic Arts Inc.
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Testimonials
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- 'K&E has helped us on a couple of transactions in KSA and have been fantastic. They have worked seamlessly across various functions, on tough deadlines and complex issues. The strength they have in KSA is unmatched to any other firm we have worked with.’
- ‘Noor Al-Fawzan is an exceptionally good lawyer and led a complex transaction we were working on. She did a great job at managing the team and getting various functions withing K&E to work together.’
- ‘They do excellent work. The ability to draft and negotiate is excellent, as is their client management skills.’
- ‘Osama Lone is the star of their team for the reasons mentioned above.’
Key clients
- TK Elevator (TKE) and Cinven Capital
- The Saudi Industrial Investments Company (Dussur)
- TASARU Mobility Investments
- Jahez International Company for Information System Technology
Work highlights
Advised Jahez International Company for Information System Technology on the signing of a Share Purchase and Subscription Agreement (SPSA) where Jahez acquired 76.56% of the share capital of Snoonu.
Advised TK Elevator (TKE) and its majority shareholders on an investment by Alat in the TKE Group as well as the formation of a joint venture between the TKE Group and Alat.
Advised TASARU Mobility Investments, a leading investment company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund, on a partnership with Bahri Logistics, a subsidiary of Bahri, The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, and The Mosolf Group, launching a strategic joint venture that will transform the automotive logistics landscape in Saudi Arabia.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Kamran Bajwa; Noor Al-Fawzan
Other key lawyers
Osama Lone