BLK Partners specialises in urban development and municipal infrastructure projects, with work spanning PPP projects and joint ventures with PIF subsidiaries and multinational industry players. The practice also advises on IPP projects and has also recently acted on the operation of large national data centres. Hadi Melki leads the team and possesses experience in the IT and public sectors. The practice was further strengthened by the arrival of Mark Rocca in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hadi Melki and Sahar Saad have been both extremely professional and helpful.'
- 'Knowledge of the Saudi legal landscape They listen to us and actively respond to our inquiries.'
- ‘Hadi Melki: knowledge, credibility, ethical, quick turnaround, understands the ins and outs or the region.'
- ‘Solid team and highly collaborative and available.'
Key clients
- Al-Moammar Information Systems Company (MIS)
Work highlights
Advised Al-Moammar Information Systems Company on the drafting and negotiation of operation and maintenance agreements for six data centers across Saudi Arabia, with a combined capacity of 24 megawatts and an initial value of USD 320 million.
Practice head
Hadi Melki
Other key lawyers
Mark Rocca