Nabil A.
Issa

Private Equity/Venture Capital

Western Union – counsel in relation to structuring and acquisition of a minority stake in stc Pay, creating the first Unicorn in Saudi Arabia and the first fintech Unicorn in the Middle East (awarded “M&A, Equity & IPO Deal of the Year” for 2020 by Islamic Finance News).

Gateway Fund I- counsel in relation to acquiring a stake in the Tim Horton’s franchise throughout the GCC  (awarded “Cross Border Deal of the Year” for 2020 by Islamic Finance News).

Gulf Capital – counsel in relation to the sale of a chain of radiology clinics in Saudi Arabia to Mediterranea Capital through a fund structure and restructuring of the same (shortlisted for IFLR “M&A Deal of the Year” in 2020).

Soliman Fakeeh- counsel in relation to acquisition of a stake in Saudi Arabian Airline’s medical center resulting in the first healthcare privatization in Saudi Arabia under the Vision 2030 program.

NMG – counsel in relation to acquisition of a stake in a Saudi Arabian company through a sukuk mudaraba (named Islamic Finance News’ “Most Innovative Deal of the Year” for 2019).

Jabal Omar Development Company – counsel in relation to sale and leaseback of various hotels in Mecca for SR 6 billion to a public fund managed by Alinma Invest and advice on potential restructuring.

NMC Healthcare plc – counsel on formation of a fund, structure and investments in multiple hospitals and medical centers in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Ventures (Wa'ed) – counsel on the structuring and acquisition of various early stage companies in Saudi Arabia.

Mizuho Gulf – counsel in relation to formation of a fund and majority acquisition of a food & beverage company in the GCC.

Wadi Makkah – counsel in relation to a structure through ADGM and multiple acquisitions of early stage companies in Saudi Arabia.

Ikcon – counsel in relation to its Series A round.

Geidea – counsel in relation to sale of a stake to Gulf Capital utilizing a unique DIFC structure, which was the largest fintech deal at the time.

Investcorp – counsel on acquisition of a stake in Bindawood Group, which own one of the largest chains of grocery stores and related businesses in Saudi Arabia, which is Investcorp’s largest investment in the Middle East to date.

Emirates College of Technology – counsel in relation to sale of a stake to a leading Saudi Arabian family group.

Saudi Aramco Investment Management Company – counsel in relation to various investments in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and counsel on a wide range of regulatory and corporate issues.

Malaz Capital – counsel in relation to the sale and leaseback of two BAE compounds in Saudi Arabia and eventual sale of the Salwa compound.

NBK Capital – counsel on its exit from Hanco, a leading fleet leasing and rental company in Saudi Arabia (awarded “The Deal of the Year” by The Banker in May 2012).

Jadwa Investment - counsel to consortium regarding successful bid and acquisition of a stake in the Saudi Aramco Lubricating Oil Refinery Company (Luberef) in Saudi Arabia (awarded “Most Innovative Islamic Finance Deal of the Year 2008” at the 7th Annual Euromoney’s Islamic Finance Awards 2009) and documentation of a Shari’ah-compliant CMA fund (awarded “Best New Private Equity Fund” by Private Equity World (MENA) November 2008).

Investment Funds

Sovereign Wealth Fund – counsel on the formation of a fund of funds over SR 4 billion focused on venture capital and private equity in the GCC.

Various CMA APs – counsel on the unwinding of various funds.

Various CMA APs – counsel to multiple CMA APs in relation to forming CMA regulated REITs.

Solidere International– counsel on on the formation of a CMA fund and investments over SR 2 billion in Saudi Arabia in addition to advice in relation to a DIFC holding company.

Riyad Capital and Taqnia – counsel in relation to forming a venture capital fund and related financing.

Al Rajhi Capital and Arcapita Bank – counsel regarding formation of a Saudi Arabian property income fund and acquisition and sale-lease back of a warehouse from Savola, in addition to sale of the fund’s assets.

SHUAA Capital Saudi Arabia – counsel regarding documentation for a Shari’ah-Compliant SR2 billion hospitality fund in Saudi Arabia and related agreements with Rotana Hotel Management LLC, in addition to acquisition of various properties to develop hotel properties in Jeddah and formation of new sub-funds.

SEDCO Capital– counsel regarding formation of a Shari’ah-compliant Saudi Arabian property income fund and a related REIT in Saudi Arabia.

CMA Authorized Person – representation in Saudi Arabia in connection with its proposed SAR 400 million Shar’iah-compliant CMA real estate development fund focused on middle income housing.

Shari’ah-Compliant Fund – counsel regarding $110 million acquisition of a majority stake in a building in the Dubai Investments Park and leveraged Shari’ah-compliant financing.

Corporate/Restructurings

SME Authority – counsel on potential revisions to laws and regulations in relation to private equity and venture capital industries in Saudi Arabia.

Various Family Groups – counsel in relation to restructurings in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and various private wealth mandates.

Diaverum – counsel in relation to the structuring and successful bid for the privatization of dialysis centers in Saudi Arabia.

Al Borg Laboratories – counsel in relation to restructuring prior to partial acquisition by Investcorp.

ShawCor – counsel in relation to joint venture in ADGM and establishment of an entity to conduct pipe manufacturing in Saudi Arabia and sale of a stake in an entity in Abu Dhabi.

Gleeds – counsel in relation to restructuring of operations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Laureate Education – counsel on a wide range of corporate, joint venture and structuring issues for operations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation – counsel for the proposed privatization of its Prince Sultan Aviation Academy.

Various major U.S. defense contractors – counsel in relation to their sales and joint ventures in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi.

Al Noor Hospitals Group PLC – counsel on the restructuring of its Abu Dhabi operations, resulting in its £221m initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange.