Latham & Watkins LLC
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Latham & Watkins LLC continues to act on big-ticket transactions and investments, including instructions from PIF and a number of its subsidiaries. The practice has recently led in acquisitions, joint ventures, and asset transfers in areas as diverse as biopharmaceuticals, AI, cybersecurity, education, and telecommunications. With deep Saudi and regional experience, Salman Al-Sudairi has broad commercial and corporate expertise, and Ahmed el-Gaili focuses on large private and public M&A. Leen Zaza joined the firm in September 2024 from Khoshaim & Associates, and brings experience in corporate restructurings and IPO preparation. Other key names include Ahmed El Banna and Mira Fayad.
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Key clients
- Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Maarif Education Company Pharmaceutical investment Company Saudi Information Technology Company Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Co. Jadwa Investment Company
Work highlights
Advised Al-Futtaim Private Company LLC (Al-Futtaim) on a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire 49.95% of Cenomi Retail, Saudi Arabia’s leading retail brand partner, from its founding shareholders. Shares are priced at SAR 44 each, valuing the transaction at more than SAR 2.5 billion.