Phil Loynes

Corporate

• Advised a Saudi Government owned energy development company on its corporate structuring and governance framework.
• Advised a Saudi Arabian joint stock company its investment in an oil and gas services company with interests throughout the Middle East and Brunei.
• Advised a Saudi Arabian private equity firm on its investment in a building materials company and its subsidiaries.
• Advised an emerging markets investment manager on its investment in a Saudi Arabian waste management company.
• Advised a regional consulting and professional services company on its investment in a Saudi Arabian technology services company.
• Advised a US technical and construction services company on its acquisition of shares in a Saudi Arabian professional partnership and limited liability company.
• Advised a regional waste management company on its acquisition of shares in a Saudi Arabian waste management company.
• Advised a Saudi Arabian company on the transfer of its global franchise bottling business.
• Advised a Saudi Arabian company on the sale of its structural steel manufacturing business.
• Advised an international private schools operator on its incorporation of a Saudi education services company and associated operations.
• Advised a Saudi Arabian investment company and its technical partner on their bid to become the Saudi Arabian Airlines catering partner.
• Advised a global stainless steel production company on its joint venture in Saudi Arabia, establishing a stainless steel pipe manufacturing plant.
• Advised a Saudi Arabian chemical company on its sub-contracting and cooperation agreements with a US defence company.
• Advised a UK defence company on its private finance initiative (PFI) project for the provision and maintenance of battlefield generator units.
• Advised a global aerospace and defense company on its joint venture in Saudi Arabia.
• Advised on a UK military accommodation private finance initiative (PFI) project.
• Advised a US higher education provider on its joint venture with a Saudi Arabian regional education group, establishing a vocational training institute.
• Advised an international food company on its joint venture with Saudi Arabian partners to establish a distribution company.
• Advised an international mining services company on operating structures for the provision of geological offshore drilling services in Western Saudi Arabia.

Procurement

• Advised a Saudi Government owned energy development company on its procurement programme including office design, fit out works, IT infrastructure, managed IT services, ERP services, finance consultancy, branding and training services agreements.
• Advised a high-profile Saudi Government defense organization on its procurement program, including office fit out, enterprise IT, data center maintenance, recruitment, finance and audit, communications, catering, consultancy and security services agreements.
• Advised a UK Public Department on the contract management and change control procedures for its outsourced IT services contract.
• Capital Markets
• Advised a Saudi Arabian publishing and packaging company on its IPO and listing.
• Advised a Saudi Arabian carpet and flooring company on its IPO and listing.
• Advised a Saudi Arabian services and distribution company on its IPO and listing.
• Advised a Saudi Arabian entertainment and hospitality group on its IPO and listing.
• Advised a Saudi Arabian medical laboratories company on its private placement.
• Advised a private investment management firm on its marketing of security services in Saudi Arabia.
• Advised a global asset management firm on its marketing of security services in Saudi Arabia.
• Advised a Saudi Arabian financial advisory services company on its private placement.
• Advised a global consulting company on a Saudi Arabian placement agent agreement.
• Advised a Saudi Arabian investment company on its rights issue.

Franchise and Distribution

• Advised an American worldwide clothing and accessories retailer on its franchise arrangements in Saudi Arabia.
• Advised a UK manufacturing and construction company on its management and distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia.
• Advised an American industrial supply company on its distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia.
• Advised a global medical technology company on its marketing, distribution and technical support arrangements in Saudi Arabia.
• Advised a global telecommunications company on its terms and conditions, management services and master reseller agreements for use in Saudi Arabia.
• Advised a Saudi Arabian football company on its sponsorship and merchandising agreements.
• Advised an international oil and gas services company on its agency arrangements in Saudi Arabia.
• Advised a US Hotel and food services consultancy on its franchise arrangements in Saudi Arabia.
• Advised a UK machine tools company on its sales and distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia.
• Advised a global fast food restaurant chain on its franchise arrangements in Saudi Arabia.
• Advised a US power transformer manufacturer on its sales and distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia.
• Advised a regional real estate broker on a range of Saudi Arabian services and consultancy agreements.
• Advised a Saudi Arabian packaging company on its distribution arrangements with a US distributor.

Phil Loynes has over 19 years of experience in Saudi Arabia, advising on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including Government projects, foreign investment structures, acquisitions, joint ventures, Initial Public Offerings, private placements, complex outsourcing services, franchise and distribution agreements, and company governance and regulatory frameworks. Prior to joining the firm, Phil was seconded to a Saudi Government organization as lead international counsel.

Phil is a corporate partner, with wide ranging experience in the Kingdom, advising Saudi Ministries and Government organizations, large local companies, family offices and foreign investors. Phil trained in the UK with an international law firm, focusing on Private Finance Initiative projects before his two years secondment to the Law Office Abdulaziz H Fahad in 2006. Following his secondment, Phil continued to advise clients in the Kingdom on acquisitions, privatizations, foreign investment structures, joint ventures, Government projects, outsourcing, master franchise and distribution agreements, governance and regulatory frameworks. Working closely with clients, Phil is recognized for his commercial focus, pragmatic legal solutions, and a calm but highly persuasive approach to negotiation. Prior to training and qualifying as a lawyer, Phil had a successful UK military career with senior command and defence policy responsibilities, and he brings a unique insight to defence equipment procurement and infrastructure projects.