backIFLR has shortlisted King & Spalding in multiple categories for its annual Middle East Awards program. The awards celebrate the legal industry's most innovative work, with a special focus on cutting-edge achievements in cross-border transactions.
The firm is shortlisted in the following categories:
- Saudi Arabia Law Firm of the Year
- UAE Law Firm of the Year
- Loan Team of the Year
- Project Development Team of the Year
- Real Estate Team of the Year
- Loan Deal of the Year (Vision International Investment Company Murabaha Facility)
- Project Finance Deal of the Year (Amaala Multi Utilities PPP)
In addition, a number of King & Spalding lawyers are Finalists for key awards, including:
- Partner Nabil Issa is shortlisted for Managing Partner of the Year
- Partner Zaid Al-Farisi is shortlisted for Saudi Arabia Lawyer of the Year
- Partner Malek Al Rifai is shortlisted for UAE Lawyer of the Year
- Senior Associate Mohammed Basama is shortlisted as a Rising Star
Winners will be announced at the ceremony on October 22 in Dubai.