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Dentons Arabia Law

Dentons Arabia Law

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Saudi Arabia

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Commercial, corporate and M&A

Dentons Arabia Law advises shareholders, government ministries, and investment consortiums on large strategic acquisitions, sales, and divestments, representing buyers and sellers on cross-border deals, with notable activity in the education, IT, and energy sectors. Practice head Ziad Saad‘s broad corporate experience covers both transactions and advisory mandates on commercial and securities law, while Nick Simpson acts on market entry mandates and M&A in the leisure and hospitality sectors.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency

Testimonials

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  • ‘Great team and hands on partners.'
  • ‘Attention to detail and commercially savvy.’
  • ‘Availability, ability to handle complex situation, excellent drafting capabilities.'
  • ‘Ziad is a great partner and leader, who brings significant value added to the transaction.'
  • ‘The team stands out for understanding Chinese clients' business logic and needs. They deliver tailored legal solutions, not generic advice, aligning with how we operate. We will value their fast responsiveness and clear explanations of local practice.’
  • ‘Shahzaib Khan is a dedicated, professional lawyer. He takes full responsibility for client matters, addressing many queries personally, responds impressively fast, and has deep corporate governance expertise, which make him a reliable lawyer. Additionally, Sadia Farooq and Sara Alfaddagh are equally professional—they have provided us with substantial support throughout our engagements.’

Key clients

  • Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority
  • Ministry of Investment (MISA)
  • Saudi Arabian Ministry of Finance
  • Amazon.com
  • Saudi Cinema Company
  • Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE)
  • Diriyah Gate Development Authority
  • SATORP
  • Dynamic Industries Saudi Arabia, Ltd.
  • Flughafen Munchen GmbH
  • The Helicopter Company
  • Aegion Incorporation
  • Saudi Downtown Company
  • Agence française pour le développement d'Al Ula
  • Veolia
  • Wyndham Hotel Group
  • Fawaz Al Hokair Holding Group
  • Blofeld Investment Management Company
  • National Aquaculture Company CJSC
  • Almabani General Contractors
Practice head

Ziad Saad

Other key lawyers

Nick Simpson; Shahzaib Khan; Sadia Farooq; Sara Alfaddagh

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