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Zaid Hadir Al-Farisi is a US and English-qualified banking and restructuring partner based in the firm’s affiliated Riyadh office. Zaid began his practice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1996, and primarily focuses on advising lenders, borrowers and sponsors on the full spectrum of Shari’ah-compliant and conventional financings in the Kingdom, and debtors and creditors in restructurings and bankruptcy procedures.
Zaid is recognized as a leading lawyer in the Saudi banking and finance sphere by Chambers, Legal 500 and IFLR 1000. A Chambers’ report notes that Mr. Al-Farisi is “a ‘seasoned lawyer’ with an impressive profile in the market, attracting high praise from peers and clients alike. He frequently advises on high-value loan facilities. According to sources, he is ‘very meticulous, speaks his mind and always looks two steps ahead’.”
Zaid completed his secondary school education in Riyadh Schools and received his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame. He received his J.D. from The University of Chicago.
J.D., University of Chicago
B.A., University of Notre Dame, magna cum laude
England and Wales
Illinois
New York
England & Wales (Admitted 1999; Reg. # 291667)
March 22, 2023
King & Spalding Advises on Two of Islamic Finance News’ 2022 Deals of the Year
February 16, 2023
King & Spalding Earns Strong Rankings in Chambers Global 2023 Results
September 16, 2022
King & Spalding Earns Multiple Practice and Individual Rankings in 2022 IFLR1000 Guide
Acquisition Finance
Advised a major investment company in connection with the financing of its strategic acquisition of shares in one of Saudi Arabia’s leading supermarket and hypermarket groups.
Advised the borrower in relation to a US$232 million facility in connection with an acquisition of membership interests in a company.
Advised Arab National Bank in a US$200 million financing for a cross-border acquisition of assets.
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November 22, 2022
Financing During Saudi Financial Restructuring Proceedings
January 19, 2022
A Trustee’s First Duty: Maximizing the Value of an Insolvency Estate
November 11, 2021
Game Changer - Dubai Court Finds Directors and Managers Personally Liable for Over AED 448 Million in Company Debts
March 22, 2023
King & Spalding Advises on Two of Islamic Finance News’ 2022 Deals of the Year
February 16, 2023
King & Spalding Earns Strong Rankings in Chambers Global 2023 Results
September 16, 2022
King & Spalding Earns Multiple Practice and Individual Rankings in 2022 IFLR1000 Guide
Acquisition Finance
Advised a major investment company in connection with the financing of its strategic acquisition of shares in one of Saudi Arabia’s leading supermarket and hypermarket groups.
Advised the borrower in relation to a US$232 million facility in connection with an acquisition of membership interests in a company.
Advised Arab National Bank in a US$200 million financing for a cross-border acquisition of assets.
See more
November 22, 2022
Financing During Saudi Financial Restructuring Proceedings
January 19, 2022
A Trustee’s First Duty: Maximizing the Value of an Insolvency Estate
November 11, 2021
Game Changer - Dubai Court Finds Directors and Managers Personally Liable for Over AED 448 Million in Company Debts
March 22, 2023
King & Spalding Advises on Two of Islamic Finance News’ 2022 Deals of the Year
February 16, 2023
King & Spalding Earns Strong Rankings in Chambers Global 2023 Results
September 16, 2022
King & Spalding Earns Multiple Practice and Individual Rankings in 2022 IFLR1000 Guide
J.D., University of Chicago
B.A., University of Notre Dame, magna cum laude
England and Wales
Illinois
New York
England & Wales (Admitted 1999; Reg. # 291667)