Abuhimed Alsheikh Alhagbani Law Firm (AS&H) in co-operation with Clifford Chance's projects and energy team is ‘versatile,’ integrated and capable of resourcing complex project financings solely from their Riyadh office. The large practice is renowned for its work on ambitious and high-profile mega and giga-projects across diverse sectors, many of which are collaborations with the government. The team is led by Yasser Al-Hussain and navigates some of the largest cross-border project deals in the Kingdom while working closely with government entities. The team is strengthened by Ali Moiz Ansari, who plays a leading role in advising on the team’s PPP projects work.
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Testimonials
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‘An extremely deep bench with quality throughout all levels of post qualification experience. A versatile project offering which works closely with the specialist construction, hospitality and infrastructure practices in the Clifford Chance UAE offices and so therefore can turn its hand to most things.’
‘Majid Al-Sheikh has a calm head and a high quality wide angle lens on all project matters.'
Hanan Hassanain is a hugely knowledgeable practitioner on how the application of statute is relevant to projects work.'
'Daniel Royle has a user friendly and very responsive voice on technology project matters.'
'Sultan AlFayez is calm, balanced and very dependable head on giga project issues.'
'Aysh Chaudhry is well organised, confident and an able senior who is extremely responsive.'
'Fares Al-Masri provides very good quality advice for his level of seniority.’
Key clients
- PIF
- Water and electricity Holding Company
- National Center for Privatization
- Qiddiya Investment Company
- Jeddah Development Company
Work highlights
Acted for the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in coordination with the National Centre for Privatization and PPP and the Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the procurement of the Al Ansar Hospital Project.
Advised Badeel as sponsor in connection with the ASB 1 and ASB 2 Solar PV projects, having a total capacity of around 2.36 Giga-Watts.
Advised Jeddah Central Development Co on the redevelopment of Jeddah’s waterfront corniche, creating a tourist, residential and commercial destination, to become the Jeddah Central Project.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ali Moiz Ansari
Practice head
Yasser Al-Hussain
Other key lawyers
Ali Moiz Ansari; Majid Al-Sheikh; Hanan Hassanain; Daniel Royle; Sultan AlFayez; Aysh Chaudhry; Fares Al-Masri