Capital markets

Latham & Watkins LLP

Client Satisfaction

Latham & Watkins LLP adeptly handles complex capital market transactions, acting for a mix of corporates, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies on ECM, DCM and general advisory mandates. In the UAE, recent work includes advising bookrunners on the high-profile Investcorp IPO, while the team remains active across Saudi Arabia, advising industry players and sovereign-backed entities on a range of transactions. Helming the practice is Nomaan Raja, a highly experienced practitioner who has expertise in conventional and Sukuk issuances, equity offerings and debt restructurings. The ‘excellent’ Basil Al-Jafari is highly regarded for his expertise in equity capital markets, while David Hayward is involved in transactions across the Gulf.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Excellent teams across a number of practice areas including M&A, regulatory advisory, capital markets and financial services.’
‘Nomaan Raja is one of the best corporate finance and M&A lawyers in the region. Basil Al-Jafari is an excellent lawyer and is always available to help clients.
‘The team is very experienced, and therefore provide clear advice which is well-structured and thought through. This makes it very easy to digest and follow. They are also willing to take a position on new matters, when other firms are not so willing to provide clearcut advice - which is very helpful when discussing with committees internally. This commercial approach is very much appreciated.'
‘Top-notch support at all times. Responsive, helpful and with a deep understanding of the client's needs. Extensive experience with the sector and similar transactions.’
‘We work with Basil Al-Jafari. Basil is always available and supportive; and advice is timely and professional.'

Key clients

Investcorp
FIVE Holdings
Emirates REIT
BAPCO Energies
Emirates Telecommunications Group Company
PJSC
Government of Dubai
Dana Gas PJSC
Crescent Petroleum
Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company
Public Investment Fund
Citigroup Global Markets Limited
Deutsche Bank AG
Goldman Sachs International
Morgan Stanley
UBS Investment Bank
Emirates NBD Capital
First Abu Dhabi Bank
HSBC Bank plc

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