White & Case has an impressive track record acting for key players in the Kingdom, advising on high-end complex M&A, joint ventures and commercial agreements. The firm works closely with Saudi Aramco on mandates across the Gulf, as well as state-backed entities and their subsidiaries. Waad Alkurini leads the team and is well-placed to advise on matters in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Co-head Anwaar Alshammari has a broad corporate and commercial practice and leverages previous in-house government ministry experience to comprehensively advise on domestic and inbound transactions. Sami Al-Louzi, Sonia Abdul-Rahman and Marcus Booth provide further support from the UAE.  
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Key clients

  • Saudi Arabian Oil Company
  • Saudi Telecom Company
  • SNB Capital
  • The Industrialization and Energy Services Company
  • Naturepak Limited and Evergreen Packaging International
  • National Security Services Company
  • Al-Ula Development Company

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Waad Alkurini; Anwaar Alshammari

Other key lawyers

Sami Al-Louzi; Sonia Abdul-Rahman; Marcus Booth