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With more than 25 years of experience, his practice focuses on transactions, including financing structures and fund structuring for the real estate, energy and infrastructure, financial services, and other industries. He advises closed-end and open-end German and international investment and private equity funds, high-net-worth individuals and family offices on domestic and cross-border tax matters and tax optimization. Axel also represents clients in proceedings before German tax authorities and courts. \nAxel has extensive experience representing financial institutions, investment funds, including family offices and companies in the renewables/hydrogen industry with their particularities with respect to both tax and non-tax issues and requirement in Germany and the European Union and serves as a strategic advisor to non-EU companies with business interest in the region.\nWith more than 25 years of experience as lawyer and tax advisor as well as tax officer with the German tax authorities, Axel not only has extensive experience in legal counselling, but also has in-depth knowledge of the internal processes of tax administration and issues related to the practical implementation of tax compliance structures.\nAxel has been recognized by JUVE Tax, International Tax Review, Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers among Germany's best tax lawyers.\nAxel has been a member of the advisory board at the Academy of the Real Estate Industry (ADI) for many years, where he also regularly lectures on real estate tax law. 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He also has experience in cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and general corporate and securities matters.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames has been recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers Global, The Legal 500, Law360, and IFLR1000 for his funds and corporate practices.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"james-stull","email":"jstull@kslaw.com","phone":"+971 56 174 8672","matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFund Formation - Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Ventures\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish two venture capital funds focused on early-stage investments in the Middle East and Africa as well as sector- and geography-specific funds focused on FinTech, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Sub-Saharan Africa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFalcon Edge Capital\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon the 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Financial\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the establishment of multiple alternative credit and financing funds domiciled in Saudi Arabia, Cayman Islands and Mauritius.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMindful Wealth\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eand\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eThe Entrepreneur\u0026rsquo;s Investment Office\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish an open-ended receivables fund domiciled in the DIFC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquities, Fixed Income and Hedge Funds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eWaha Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish the Waha Islamic Income Fund, an open-ended Shari\u0026rsquo;ah compliant fund investing in both sukuk and equities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMcKinley Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of a US$8B MEASA focused hedge fund in the ADGM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGFH Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish an open-ended sukuk fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAlkhabeer Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a diversified income fund, which was the first closed ended fund listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eADS Investment Solutions\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the formation of multiple equities funds domiciled in the ADGM, including the first ADGM approved to trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBarwa Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a Cayman Islands regulated sukuk fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eEFG Hermes\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of: a jointly-managed public equities fund 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Altibbi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRiyad Taqnia Fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Beehive, Unifonic, Trukker, SURE Technology, Foodics, Arabot, B8ak, Last Mile, Dokkan Afkar, Souqalmal, Haseel and Eureka.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRiyad FinTech Fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Forus, Unifonic and Tarabut Gateway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSTV LP\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Trukker, Salla, Sary, Gathern, Nexopay and Club.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eShorooq Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Sarwa, Retailo, Dharma and Khazna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eImpact46\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Floward, Trukkin, Raqamyah, Merit Incentives, Sanar Trading, Tamara, Telqani, Syarah, 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James primarily focuses on advising sponsors of investments funds and on various other private and public capital raising transactions. James regularly represents Middle East and international sponsors to establish vehicles to invest in various asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, energy and infrastructure, credit, and other alternative assets.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames advises clients on securities laws and the corporate and regulatory aspects of structuring, establishing and liquidating various investment structures, with substantial experience in emerging markets. 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(ILFS)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the proposed formation of a US$1B Shari\u0026rsquo;ah compliant African infrastructure financing fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNational Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a US$1.5 billion joint venture with APICORP to establish a series of ship leasing funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eKFH Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a joint venture with Tufton Oceanic to establish a Shari\u0026rsquo;ah-compliant ship leasing fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDerayah Financial\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the establishment of multiple alternative credit and financing funds domiciled in Saudi Arabia, Cayman Islands and Mauritius.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMindful Wealth\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eand\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eThe Entrepreneur\u0026rsquo;s Investment Office\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish an open-ended receivables fund domiciled in the DIFC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquities, Fixed Income and Hedge Funds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eWaha Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish the Waha Islamic Income Fund, an open-ended Shari\u0026rsquo;ah compliant fund investing in both sukuk and equities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMcKinley Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of a US$8B MEASA focused hedge fund in the ADGM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGFH Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish an open-ended sukuk fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAlkhabeer Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a diversified income fund, which was the first closed ended fund listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eADS Investment Solutions\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the formation of multiple equities funds domiciled in the ADGM, including the first ADGM approved to trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBarwa Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a Cayman Islands regulated sukuk fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eEFG Hermes\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of: a jointly-managed public equities fund with Muscat Capital; and two Saudi Arabian-listed equities funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eSwicorp\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation and offering of the following\u0026nbsp;\u003cem data-redactor-tag=\"em\"\u003eShari\u0026rsquo;ah\u003c/em\u003e-compliant funds: a hedge fund with 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individuals\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in their investments in and exits from U.S., European, Middle Eastern, Asian and offshore domiciled private equity, real estate and hedge funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOman Investment Authority\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on investments into US and Asian private equity and venture capital funds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Development Bank\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon investments into US, European and Asian infrastructure, private equity and credit funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSaudi Venture Capital Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on investments into multiple GCC and MENA focused venture capital funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eWarba Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on investments into US real estate funds, US and Asian private equity funds and MENA venture capital 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investments in Trukker, Salla, Sary, Gathern, Nexopay and Club.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eShorooq Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Sarwa, Retailo, Dharma and Khazna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eImpact46\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Floward, Trukkin, Raqamyah, Merit Incentives, Sanar Trading, Tamara, Telqani, Syarah, Shuttle, Halalah and PlayHera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDerayah Ventures\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Capiter, Maabat, Lendo, Bazaar, Speero, MUNCH:ON, Resal and Sary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSaudi Jordanian Investment Fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investment into OpenSooq.com.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eADQ\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its series F investment in BYJUs, the leading Indian 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Arabia\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its acquisition of a minority interest in Advanced Communications \u0026amp; Electronic Systems Co (ACES); a joint venture with J\u0026amp;T Express to launch a courier business in Saudi Arabia; and various matters related to its portfolio companies, Beeto, Beem and Rong Cloud.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAramis Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the structuring and acquisition of Al Tarbiyah Al Islamiyah School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eJadwa Investment\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on acquisition of significant minority stake in the Saudi Aramco Lubricating Oil Refinery Company (Luberef) in Saudi Arabia; and acquisition of a substantial minority interest in Gulf Union Foods Company, one of Saudi Arabia\u0026rsquo;s largest juice and beverage 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technology companies, which was anchored by ADQ.{{ FIELD }}Represent the Public Investment Fund to establish Jada Fund of Funds Company, a SAR 4 billion fund focused on investments into venture capital and private equity funds.{{ FIELD }}Advise Riyad Capital to establish Riyad Taqnia Fund and Riyad FinTech Fund, venture funds focused on early stage tech and tech-enabled investments in the MENA region.{{ FIELD }}Advise Alkhabeer Capital in the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds focused on F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and industrial investments.{{ FIELD }}Advise Ashmore Investments on the formation of a MENA-focused healthcare fund and in relation to a GCC-focused education fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) to establish a fund to invest in financial institutions in Islamic countries and on the structuring of its investments in Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Kazakhstan and the Maldives.{{ FIELD }}Advise ADS Investment Solutions to form a private equity fund domiciled in the ADGM focusing on Central Asian and CIS countries in a joint venture with the government of Uzbekistan.{{ FIELD }}Advise ADS Investment Solutions to form a private equity fund domiciled in the ADGM focusing on investments in EMEA.{{ FIELD }}Advise Jadwa Investment on the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds, including F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and logistics.{{ FIELD }}Advise NBK Capital to form a private equity fund focusing on middle-market companies in the MENA region.{{ FIELD }}Fund Formation - Real Estate Funds and REITs\nRepresent Riyad Capital on the establishment of Riyad REIT, the first REIT to be approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, and subsequent capital increase to become the largest REIT by market capitalization in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advise Al Rajhi Capital to establish Al Rajhi REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, as well as a capital increase for the REIT.{{ FIELD }}Advise Mindful Wealth and The Entrepreneur’s Investment Office to establish the first open-ended real estate fund in the DIFC.{{ FIELD }}Represent Riyad Capital on structuring and establishing multiple funds to invest in US income-generating real estate assets domiciled both in Saudi Arabia and offshore.{{ FIELD }}Advise Riyad Capital on the establishment of the first open-ended real estate income fund in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advise Emirates NBD Capital and Arcapita Bank to establish a Saudi Arabian income generating real estate fund focused on the logistics sector.{{ FIELD }}Represent Al Rajhi Capital on a joint venture with Arcapita Bank to form and offer a Middle East income-producing real estate fund; the establishment of a Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate fund; and the establishment of a Western European real estate fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent Jadwa Investment on the formation of a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, which was the first REIT approved to invest in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.{{ FIELD }}Advise SEDCO Capital to establish SEDCO Capital REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.{{ FIELD }}Advise Alkhabeer Capital to establish Alkhabeer REIT, a Saudi REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, and multiple subsequent capital increases.{{ FIELD }}Advise Gulf Islamic Investments to establish GII Islamic REIT, the first private REIT in the Dubai International Financial Centre.{{ FIELD }}Represent Hines and The First Investor on the formation and offering of a Luxembourg-domiciled income-producing Brazilian real estate fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent SEDCO Capital in the formation of multiple U.S. income-producing real estate funds; two Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate funds; and a built-to-suit real estate development fund.{{ FIELD }}Fund Formation - Credit Funds\nAdvise Social Development Bank to establish a programmatic SME financing platform with Beehive and Gulf International Bank (GIB).{{ FIELD }}Advise KAMCO Invest to establish a trade finance fund domiciled in the DIFC.{{ FIELD }}Advise International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Federated Investors in the formation of a sovereign energy trade finance fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Infrastructure Leasing \u0026amp; Financial Services Limited (ILFS) on the proposed formation of a US$1B Shari’ah compliant African infrastructure financing fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) in a US$1.5 billion joint venture with APICORP to establish a series of ship leasing funds.{{ FIELD }}Advise KFH Capital in a joint venture with Tufton Oceanic to establish a Shari’ah-compliant ship leasing fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise Derayah Financial on the establishment of multiple alternative credit and financing funds domiciled in Saudi Arabia, Cayman Islands and Mauritius.{{ FIELD }}Advise Mindful Wealth and The Entrepreneur’s Investment Office to establish an open-ended receivables fund domiciled in the DIFC.{{ FIELD }}Equities, Fixed Income and Hedge Funds\nAdvise Waha Capital to establish the Waha Islamic Income Fund, an open-ended Shari’ah compliant fund investing in both sukuk and equities.{{ FIELD }}Advise McKinley Capital on the formation of a US$8B MEASA focused hedge fund in the ADGM.{{ FIELD }}Advise GFH Capital to establish an open-ended sukuk fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise Alkhabeer Capital to establish a diversified income fund, which was the first closed ended fund listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.{{ FIELD }}Advise ADS Investment Solutions in the formation of multiple equities funds domiciled in the ADGM, including the first ADGM approved to trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.{{ FIELD }}Advise Barwa Bank to establish a Cayman Islands regulated sukuk fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent EFG Hermes on the formation of: a jointly-managed public equities fund with Muscat Capital; and two Saudi Arabian-listed equities funds.{{ FIELD }}Represent Swicorp on the formation and offering of the following Shari’ah-compliant funds: a hedge fund with a long/short equity strategy; three Middle East public equities funds; and a MENA-focused IPO fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent National Bank of Kuwait on the formation of global equities funds, frontier market equities funds and money market funds denominated in U.S. dollars , euros and Kuwaiti Dinar.{{ FIELD }}Institutional Investor and Limited Partner Representations\nRepresent various limited partners, including sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, family offices and high-net-worth individuals in their investments in and exits from U.S., European, Middle Eastern, Asian and offshore domiciled private equity, real estate and hedge funds.{{ FIELD }}Represent Oman Investment Authority on investments into US and Asian private equity and venture capital funds{{ FIELD }}Represent Social Development Bank on investments into US, European and Asian infrastructure, private equity and credit funds.{{ FIELD }}Represent Saudi Venture Capital Company on investments into multiple GCC and MENA focused venture capital funds.{{ FIELD }}Represent Warba Bank on investments into US real estate funds, US and Asian private equity funds and MENA venture capital funds.{{ FIELD }}Venture Capital and Corporate Transactions\nRepresent Global Ventures on its investments in Mumzworld, Helium Health, Yodawy, SpiderSilk, Red Sea Farms, Kitopi, Elmenus, Paymob, Zension, Arrow Labs, HolidayME, Buseet, Floranow, MUNCH:ON, Mamo Pay, Tarabut Gateway, Pyypl, Minly and Altibbi.{{ FIELD }}Represent Riyad Taqnia Fund on its investments in Beehive, Unifonic, Trukker, SURE Technology, Foodics, Arabot, B8ak, Last Mile, Dokkan Afkar, Souqalmal, Haseel and Eureka.{{ FIELD }}Represent Riyad FinTech Fund on its investments in Forus, Unifonic and Tarabut Gateway.{{ FIELD }}Represent STV LP on its investments in Trukker, Salla, Sary, Gathern, Nexopay and Club.{{ FIELD }}Represent Shorooq Partners on its investments in Sarwa, Retailo, Dharma and Khazna.{{ FIELD }}Represent Impact46 on its investments in Floward, Trukkin, Raqamyah, Merit Incentives, Sanar Trading, Tamara, Telqani, Syarah, Shuttle, Halalah and PlayHera.{{ FIELD }}Represent Derayah Ventures on its investments in Capiter, Maabat, Lendo, Bazaar, Speero, MUNCH:ON, Resal and Sary.{{ FIELD }}Represent Saudi Jordanian Investment Fund on its investment into OpenSooq.com.{{ FIELD }}Represent ADQ on its series F investment in BYJUs, the leading Indian edtech company.{{ FIELD }}Represent Elm Information Technology Company on its VC investments into Foodics, Zid, Cura, Syarah and Carefer.{{ FIELD }}Represent Arrow Labs on its series A financing round led by Draper Ventures.{{ FIELD }}Represent Selfologi on its seed financing round led by Xenel Industries.{{ FIELD }}Represent Salasa on its series A financing round led by Flow and including 500 Startups and Saudi Venture Capital Company.{{ FIELD }}Represent Intelmatix in its seed financing round led by STV.{{ FIELD }}Represent eWTP Arabia on its acquisition of a minority interest in Advanced Communications \u0026amp; Electronic Systems Co (ACES); a joint venture with J\u0026amp;T Express to launch a courier business in Saudi Arabia; and various matters related to its portfolio companies, Beeto, Beem and Rong Cloud.{{ FIELD }}Represent Aramis Partners on the structuring and acquisition of Al Tarbiyah Al Islamiyah School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Represent Jadwa Investment on acquisition of significant minority stake in the Saudi Aramco Lubricating Oil Refinery Company (Luberef) in Saudi Arabia; and acquisition of a substantial minority interest in Gulf Union Foods Company, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest juice and beverage producers.{{ FIELD }}Represent Arcapita Bank in the structuring, acquisition and disposition of various portfolio companies, including Caribou Coffee, Church’s Chicken, Cirrus Aircraft Corporation, Tensar Corporation and Varel International.{{ FIELD }}James Stull is a partner in our Private Funds, Technology and Capital Markets practices. James primarily focuses on advising sponsors of investments funds and on various other private and public capital raising transactions. James regularly represents Middle East and international sponsors to establish vehicles to invest in various asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, energy and infrastructure, credit, and other alternative assets.\nJames advises clients on securities laws and the corporate and regulatory aspects of structuring, establishing and liquidating various investment structures, with substantial experience in emerging markets. He regularly assists clients seeking to raise money or deploy capital in the U.S., the various Gulf Cooperation Council jurisdictions and the wider Middle East-North Africa region. \nJames has extensive experience counselling sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutional investors on their investments in private funds.\nHe also regularly represents issuers, investors and financial institutions in capital-raising transactions, strategic investments, follow-on and secondary offerings and recapitalizations. He also has experience in cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and general corporate and securities matters.\nJames has been recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers Global, The Legal 500, Law360, and IFLR1000 for his funds and corporate practices.\n  James R Stull Partner Highly Regarded (Investment Funds, Private Equity and M\u0026amp;A), UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 Hall of Fame, Investment funds - United Arab Emirates  Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Band 1, Venture Capital \u0026amp; Emerging Companies - United Arab Emirates Chambers Global 2025 Band 1, Middle East-wide Investment Funds  Chambers Global 2025 Leading Individual for UAE Investment Funds Legal 500, 2019-2021 Middle East Investment Funds Chambers Global, 2017-2021 UAE FinTech Chambers FinTech, 2020 - 2021 UAE Investment Funds and Corporate, Saudi Capital Markets and Corporate Legal 500, 2017-2021 Saudi Arabian Corporate  Chambers Global, 2019-2021 Leading Lawyer in the UAE and Saudi Arabia for Investment Funds, Private Equity and M\u0026amp;A IFLR 1000, 2016-2021 Recognized Rising Star for Asset Management  Law 360, 2017-2018 Power 30, Most Influential People in Fund Services MENA Fund Manager, 2016 Finalist for DIFC Courts’ Young Lawyer of the Year 2014 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University School of Law Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University School of Law District of Columbia Georgia American Bar Association State Bar of Georgia Atlanta Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Fund Formation - Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds\nAdvise Global Ventures to establish two venture capital funds focused on early-stage investments in the Middle East and Africa as well as sector- and geography-specific funds focused on FinTech, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Advise Falcon Edge Capital on the formation of Alpha Wave Innovation Fund, an AED 1.1 billion venture capital fund domiciled in the ADGM focused on Indian technology companies, which was anchored by ADQ. Represent the Public Investment Fund to establish Jada Fund of Funds Company, a SAR 4 billion fund focused on investments into venture capital and private equity funds. Advise Riyad Capital to establish Riyad Taqnia Fund and Riyad FinTech Fund, venture funds focused on early stage tech and tech-enabled investments in the MENA region. Advise Alkhabeer Capital in the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds focused on F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and industrial investments. Advise Ashmore Investments on the formation of a MENA-focused healthcare fund and in relation to a GCC-focused education fund. Advise Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) to establish a fund to invest in financial institutions in Islamic countries and on the structuring of its investments in Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Kazakhstan and the Maldives. Advise ADS Investment Solutions to form a private equity fund domiciled in the ADGM focusing on Central Asian and CIS countries in a joint venture with the government of Uzbekistan. Advise ADS Investment Solutions to form a private equity fund domiciled in the ADGM focusing on investments in EMEA. Advise Jadwa Investment on the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds, including F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and logistics. Advise NBK Capital to form a private equity fund focusing on middle-market companies in the MENA region. Fund Formation - Real Estate Funds and REITs\nRepresent Riyad Capital on the establishment of Riyad REIT, the first REIT to be approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, and subsequent capital increase to become the largest REIT by market capitalization in Saudi Arabia. Advise Al Rajhi Capital to establish Al Rajhi REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, as well as a capital increase for the REIT. Advise Mindful Wealth and The Entrepreneur’s Investment Office to establish the first open-ended real estate fund in the DIFC. Represent Riyad Capital on structuring and establishing multiple funds to invest in US income-generating real estate assets domiciled both in Saudi Arabia and offshore. Advise Riyad Capital on the establishment of the first open-ended real estate income fund in Saudi Arabia. Advise Emirates NBD Capital and Arcapita Bank to establish a Saudi Arabian income generating real estate fund focused on the logistics sector. Represent Al Rajhi Capital on a joint venture with Arcapita Bank to form and offer a Middle East income-producing real estate fund; the establishment of a Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate fund; and the establishment of a Western European real estate fund. Represent Jadwa Investment on the formation of a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, which was the first REIT approved to invest in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Advise SEDCO Capital to establish SEDCO Capital REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange. Advise Alkhabeer Capital to establish Alkhabeer REIT, a Saudi REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, and multiple subsequent capital increases. Advise Gulf Islamic Investments to establish GII Islamic REIT, the first private REIT in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Represent Hines and The First Investor on the formation and offering of a Luxembourg-domiciled income-producing Brazilian real estate fund. Represent SEDCO Capital in the formation of multiple U.S. income-producing real estate funds; two Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate funds; and a built-to-suit real estate development fund. Fund Formation - Credit Funds\nAdvise Social Development Bank to establish a programmatic SME financing platform with Beehive and Gulf International Bank (GIB). Advise KAMCO Invest to establish a trade finance fund domiciled in the DIFC. Advise International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Federated Investors in the formation of a sovereign energy trade finance fund. Advise Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Infrastructure Leasing \u0026amp; Financial Services Limited (ILFS) on the proposed formation of a US$1B Shari’ah compliant African infrastructure financing fund. Advise the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) in a US$1.5 billion joint venture with APICORP to establish a series of ship leasing funds. Advise KFH Capital in a joint venture with Tufton Oceanic to establish a Shari’ah-compliant ship leasing fund. Advise Derayah Financial on the establishment of multiple alternative credit and financing funds domiciled in Saudi Arabia, Cayman Islands and Mauritius. Advise Mindful Wealth and The Entrepreneur’s Investment Office to establish an open-ended receivables fund domiciled in the DIFC. Equities, Fixed Income and Hedge Funds\nAdvise Waha Capital to establish the Waha Islamic Income Fund, an open-ended Shari’ah compliant fund investing in both sukuk and equities. Advise McKinley Capital on the formation of a US$8B MEASA focused hedge fund in the ADGM. Advise GFH Capital to establish an open-ended sukuk fund. Advise Alkhabeer Capital to establish a diversified income fund, which was the first closed ended fund listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange. Advise ADS Investment Solutions in the formation of multiple equities funds domiciled in the ADGM, including the first ADGM approved to trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange. Advise Barwa Bank to establish a Cayman Islands regulated sukuk fund. Represent EFG Hermes on the formation of: a jointly-managed public equities fund with Muscat Capital; and two Saudi Arabian-listed equities funds. Represent Swicorp on the formation and offering of the following Shari’ah-compliant funds: a hedge fund with a long/short equity strategy; three Middle East public equities funds; and a MENA-focused IPO fund. Represent National Bank of Kuwait on the formation of global equities funds, frontier market equities funds and money market funds denominated in U.S. dollars , euros and Kuwaiti Dinar. Institutional Investor and Limited Partner Representations\nRepresent various limited partners, including sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, family offices and high-net-worth individuals in their investments in and exits from U.S., European, Middle Eastern, Asian and offshore domiciled private equity, real estate and hedge funds. Represent Oman Investment Authority on investments into US and Asian private equity and venture capital funds Represent Social Development Bank on investments into US, European and Asian infrastructure, private equity and credit funds. Represent Saudi Venture Capital Company on investments into multiple GCC and MENA focused venture capital funds. Represent Warba Bank on investments into US real estate funds, US and Asian private equity funds and MENA venture capital funds. Venture Capital and Corporate Transactions\nRepresent Global Ventures on its investments in Mumzworld, Helium Health, Yodawy, SpiderSilk, Red Sea Farms, Kitopi, Elmenus, Paymob, Zension, Arrow Labs, HolidayME, Buseet, Floranow, MUNCH:ON, Mamo Pay, Tarabut Gateway, Pyypl, Minly and Altibbi. Represent Riyad Taqnia Fund on its investments in Beehive, Unifonic, Trukker, SURE Technology, Foodics, Arabot, B8ak, Last Mile, Dokkan Afkar, Souqalmal, Haseel and Eureka. Represent Riyad FinTech Fund on its investments in Forus, Unifonic and Tarabut Gateway. Represent STV LP on its investments in Trukker, Salla, Sary, Gathern, Nexopay and Club. Represent Shorooq Partners on its investments in Sarwa, Retailo, Dharma and Khazna. Represent Impact46 on its investments in Floward, Trukkin, Raqamyah, Merit Incentives, Sanar Trading, Tamara, Telqani, Syarah, Shuttle, Halalah and PlayHera. Represent Derayah Ventures on its investments in Capiter, Maabat, Lendo, Bazaar, Speero, MUNCH:ON, Resal and Sary. 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He advises clients in all areas of corporate law with a particular focus on M\u0026amp;A transactions, corporate disputes, restructuring and special situations in general. As part of the firm's global Energy \u0026amp; Infrastructure Projects team, Peter further advises international clients in the energy and infrastructure sector, with a particular focus on low carbon energy production, procurement and infrastructure.\nPrior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Peter was an associate in the Corporate/M\u0026amp;A practice of a French-German law firm, where he advised, inter alia, institutional asset managers on active investments in German companies, and represented such clients in corporate litigation. Before that, he worked, inter alia, at the respective Corporate/M\u0026amp;A and Internal Investigation departments of several renowned Wall Street law firms, as well as an international investment bank and the German consulate general in Atlanta, Georgia.\nPeter graduated with distinction from the University of Bayreuth, which is constantly ranked among the top 5 law schools in Germany. Being a German native speaker, he is also fluent in English and French. 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}}Represented a private equity portfolio company in its acquisition of a manufacturer of educational recognition and achievement products in a transaction valued at approximately $110 million.{{ FIELD }}Advised a group of affiliated privately-held companies in their sale of a majority stake in certain subsidiaries that provide a suite of midstream services for pipeline companies throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.{{ FIELD }}Represented a privately-held company in its acquisition of a privately-held, independent oil and gas company.{{ FIELD }}Represented a wholesale petroleum marketer in its acquisition by a private equity portfolio company in a transaction valued at approximately $676 million.{{ FIELD }}Advised a private equity portfolio company in connection with its term loan and revolving credit facility.{{ FIELD }}Represented a private equity portfolio company in its acquisition of a global metal products manufacturer and supplier with operations in Canada and China.{{ FIELD }}Represented a private equity portfolio company in its amendment of its revolving credit facility and internal corporate reorganization.{{ FIELD }}Advised a private equity firm in its bid to acquire an electrical generation and transmission cooperative..{{ FIELD }}Represented a privately-held medical technology corporation in a series of corporate financings.{{ FIELD }}Represented a private equity portfolio company specializing in receipts and labels in its sale of its labels business.{{ FIELD }}Represented a private equity portfolio company specializing in receipts and labels in its acquisition of a receipts company.{{ FIELD }}Represented a private equity portfolio company specializing in receipts and labels in two, separate acquisitions of paper companies.{{ FIELD }}Represented a privately-held rare earth magnets and mineral exploration corporation in a series of corporate financing transactions.{{ FIELD }}Frequently represents a closely-held private holding company with respect to 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S offering.{{ FIELD }}Represented a privately-held rare earth magnets and mineral exploration company in its de-SPAC transaction and initial listing on Nasdaq, with a transaction value of approximately $870 million.{{ FIELD }}Represented a NYSE-listed company that specializes in engineered materials for personal care, food and beverage filtration, and protective products, in its acquisition by a NYSE-listed company specializing in consumer packaging and engineered materials in a Reverse Morris Trust Transaction with a post-closing combined company valuation of $3.6 billion.{{ FIELD }}Represented the joint book runners and initial purchasers in connection with the offering of $300 million of secured notes by a NYSE-listed Mexico hotel and resorts operator.{{ FIELD }}Represented a privately-held company in connection with its PIPE investment in a SPAC.{{ FIELD }}Represented a NYSE-listed franchisor of fitness studios in connection with it obtaining a $150 million delayed draw term loan and related private placement of warrants.{{ FIELD }}Advised a privately-held software aggregator and operator with respect to a potential de-SPAC transaction.{{ FIELD }}Advised a NYSE-listed integrated oilfield completion solutions corporation with respect to its potential acquisition of a privately-held oil and gas services company.{{ FIELD }}Represented a NYSE-listed integrated oilfield completion solutions corporation in its purchase of a storage and logistics company in a cash plus stock transaction valued at approximately $32 million.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Nasdaq-listed defense technology corporation in its take-private acquisition by a private equity firm in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $4.2 billion.{{ FIELD }}Represented a NYSE-listed specialty polymers corporation in take-private merger in all cash transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion.{{ FIELD }}Represented a NYSE-listed British multinational oil and gas company in potential acquisition of a Nasdaq-listed ethanol fuel producer.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Nasdaq-listed American multinational oilfield service company in acquiring notes in a private placement.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Nasdaq-listed bio-technology company in conducting a registered direct offering and the filing of a shelf Form S-3.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Nasdaq-listed technology services company in its go-private transaction with respect to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reporting obligations.{{ FIELD }}Represented a NYSE-listed global polymer producer in go-private transaction with respect to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings and matters under U.S. securities laws.{{ FIELD }}Advised a NYSE-listed multinational petroleum refineries company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters.{{ FIELD }}Advised a NYSE-listed American bank holding company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters.{{ FIELD }}Advised a NYSE-listed oilfield services company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Nasdaq-listed system software and digital payments company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations.{{ FIELD }}Advised a NYSE-listed specialty petrochemicals company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Nasdaq-listed multinational oilfield service company with respect to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings and Exchange Act compliance obligations.{{ FIELD }}Represented a NYSE-listed energy and infrastructure company in forming a joint venture.{{ FIELD }}Represented a NYSE-listed fitness company with respect to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and NYSE reporting obligations in connection with the private placement of warrants and obtaining a credit facility.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Nasdaq-listed multinational restaurant chain with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters.{{ FIELD }}Advised an OTC-traded mining company with respect to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings and corporate governance matters.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Nasdaq-listed biotechnology company with respect to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reporting obligations in connection with a proposed stock-exchange merger.{{ FIELD }}James' experience prior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding includes the following:{{ FIELD }}Advised several NYSE and Nasdaq listed companies on annual Exchange Act reporting obligations and Securities Act compliance matters.{{ FIELD }}Represented LongueVue Capital, a Louisiana-based private equity firm, in the sale of all its ownership interests in Select Express \u0026amp; Logistics, a national last-mile third-party logistics broker, to AIT Worldwide Logistics, an international full-service transportation management provider.{{ FIELD }}Represented Heritage Pool Supply Group, a national network of independent distributors and platform company of SRS Distribution, in its acquisition of EMSCO Distributors and OP Aquatics, a leading family-owned wholesale distributor of pool and spa products in the Midwest.{{ FIELD }}Represented LongueVue Capital, a Louisiana-based private equity firm, in its acquisition of Wagner Logistics, an independently owned, national third-party logistics broker.{{ FIELD }}Represented FibroBiologics, a clinical stage company developing fibroblast-based therapeutic cures for chronic diseases, in securing a $100 million capital commitment from GEM Global Yield LLC SCS, a private investment group.{{ FIELD }}Represented Heritage Pool Supply Group, a national network of independent distributors and platform company of SRS Distribution, in its acquisition of Quality Pool Supply Company, a leading wholesale distributor of pool and spa products in the Midwest.{{ FIELD }}Represented LongueVue Capital, a Louisiana-based private equity firm, in its acquisition of Associated MetalCast, an independently owned, national metal castings, precision machining and assembly services provider.{{ FIELD }}Represented InMed Pharmaceuticals, a Nasdaq-listed pharmaceutical company, in its acquisition of BayMedica Inc., a private company based in the U.S. specializing in the manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids for the health and wellness sector.{{ FIELD }}Represented LongueVue Capital, a Louisiana-based private equity firm, in the sale of all its ownership interests in Zavation Medical Products, LLC, a medical device provider, to Gemspring Capital Management, a Connecticut-based private equity firm.{{ FIELD }}Represented Anghami, a U.A.E.-based music streaming platform and digital distribution company in its de-SPAC transaction with Vistas Media Acquisition Company Inc., a Nasdaq-listed, U.S.-based SPAC.{{ FIELD }}Represented ABC Fitness Solutions, a national provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, in its acquisition of Fitness BI, a data warehouse-as-a-service provider.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major commercial bank in connection with multiple sale/leaseback transactions involving fuel cell equipment to be installed and operated at various Walmart and Home Depot facilities in the U.S.{{ FIELD }}James Larkin Smith represents public and private companies, including private equity firms and their portfolio companies, in a range of significant business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, debt and equity securities offerings, and corporate governance matters. James has worked on complex securities matters and domestic and cross-border transactions across a wide range of industries. \nJames represents public and private clients, including private equity firms and their portfolio companies, in a range of complex corporate and transactional matters such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, investments, and other strategic transactions. James also advises clients on U.S. securities laws matters (such as securities offerings, Exchange Act reporting, and Securities Act compliance), corporate governance, and other corporate matters. \nPrior to joining the firm, James served as Honors Intern to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester M. Peirce in Washington, DC. James also interned for the Honorable Nannette A. Baker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, during the fall of 2019.\nUpon graduating from law school, James was awarded the Richard P. Sher Award for Excellence in Mediation and Dispute Resolution, the Dean’s Service Award, and a Certificate in Business Law.\nAmong other activities in law school, James was a member of the Washington University Journal of Law \u0026amp; Policy, the law school’s competition team for the American Bar Association’s Representation in Mediation competition, and the Student Bar Association. James also was an active volunteer mediator in the pro se eviction docket in the St. Louis City Circuit Court, successfully mediating over a dozen landlord-tenant disputes to a mutually beneficial solution avoiding trial.\nJames is a proud citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas, the State of Missouri, and the Chickasaw Nation. \n  Associate Texas Bar College Member The College of the State Bar of Texas, 2021-2025 Washington University in St. Louis Washington University in St. Louis School of Law Washington University in St. Louis Washington University in St. Louis School of Law Missouri Texas Houston Bar Association Houston Young Lawyers Association National Native American Bar Association National Eagle Scout Association, Boy Scouts of America Private Company Matters Represented a private equity portfolio company in its sale of a building materials and services business in a transaction valued at approximately $37 million. Represented a private equity portfolio company in its sale of a subsidiary that provides structural rod and hardware systems for a variety of construction projects. Represented a private equity portfolio company in a construction and building materials asset sale in a transaction valued at approximately $21 million. Represented a private equity portfolio company in connection with its $150 million equity investment in a privately-held company specializing in energy storage products and supporting infrastructure. Represented a private equity portfolio company in the sale of a sack kraft paper mill and related business. Represented a private equity portfolio company in its acquisition of a manufacturer of educational recognition and achievement products in a transaction valued at approximately $110 million. Advised a group of affiliated privately-held companies in their sale of a majority stake in certain subsidiaries that provide a suite of midstream services for pipeline companies throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Represented a privately-held company in its acquisition of a privately-held, independent oil and gas company. Represented a wholesale petroleum marketer in its acquisition by a private equity portfolio company in a transaction valued at approximately $676 million. Advised a private equity portfolio company in connection with its term loan and revolving credit facility. Represented a private equity portfolio company in its acquisition of a global metal products manufacturer and supplier with operations in Canada and China. Represented a private equity portfolio company in its amendment of its revolving credit facility and internal corporate reorganization. Advised a private equity firm in its bid to acquire an electrical generation and transmission cooperative.. Represented a privately-held medical technology corporation in a series of corporate financings. Represented a private equity portfolio company specializing in receipts and labels in its sale of its labels business. Represented a private equity portfolio company specializing in receipts and labels in its acquisition of a receipts company. Represented a private equity portfolio company specializing in receipts and labels in two, separate acquisitions of paper companies. Represented a privately-held rare earth magnets and mineral exploration corporation in a series of corporate financing transactions. Frequently represents a closely-held private holding company with respect to its mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance matters. Represented a private equity portfolio company in its cross-border merger involving United States, China, and Canadian jurisdictions. Represented a private equity portfolio company in cross-border divestiture of its China and Middle East operations. Represented a privately-held healthcare technology company in a convertible note financing. Public Company Matters Represented a Nasdaq-listed oil and gas producer in its offer and sale of $750 million aggregate principal amount of notes in an unregistered Rule 144A/Reg. S offering. Represented a privately-held rare earth magnets and mineral exploration company in its de-SPAC transaction and initial listing on Nasdaq, with a transaction value of approximately $870 million. Represented a NYSE-listed company that specializes in engineered materials for personal care, food and beverage filtration, and protective products, in its acquisition by a NYSE-listed company specializing in consumer packaging and engineered materials in a Reverse Morris Trust Transaction with a post-closing combined company valuation of $3.6 billion. Represented the joint book runners and initial purchasers in connection with the offering of $300 million of secured notes by a NYSE-listed Mexico hotel and resorts operator. Represented a privately-held company in connection with its PIPE investment in a SPAC. Represented a NYSE-listed franchisor of fitness studios in connection with it obtaining a $150 million delayed draw term loan and related private placement of warrants. Advised a privately-held software aggregator and operator with respect to a potential de-SPAC transaction. Advised a NYSE-listed integrated oilfield completion solutions corporation with respect to its potential acquisition of a privately-held oil and gas services company. Represented a NYSE-listed integrated oilfield completion solutions corporation in its purchase of a storage and logistics company in a cash plus stock transaction valued at approximately $32 million. Represented a Nasdaq-listed defense technology corporation in its take-private acquisition by a private equity firm in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $4.2 billion. Represented a NYSE-listed specialty polymers corporation in take-private merger in all cash transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion. Represented a NYSE-listed British multinational oil and gas company in potential acquisition of a Nasdaq-listed ethanol fuel producer. Represented a Nasdaq-listed American multinational oilfield service company in acquiring notes in a private placement. Represented a Nasdaq-listed bio-technology company in conducting a registered direct offering and the filing of a shelf Form S-3. Represented a Nasdaq-listed technology services company in its go-private transaction with respect to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reporting obligations. Represented a NYSE-listed global polymer producer in go-private transaction with respect to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings and matters under U.S. securities laws. Advised a NYSE-listed multinational petroleum refineries company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters. Advised a NYSE-listed American bank holding company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters. Advised a NYSE-listed oilfield services company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters. Advised a Nasdaq-listed system software and digital payments company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations. Advised a NYSE-listed specialty petrochemicals company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters. Advised a Nasdaq-listed multinational oilfield service company with respect to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings and Exchange Act compliance obligations. Represented a NYSE-listed energy and infrastructure company in forming a joint venture. Represented a NYSE-listed fitness company with respect to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and NYSE reporting obligations in connection with the private placement of warrants and obtaining a credit facility. Advised a Nasdaq-listed multinational restaurant chain with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters. Advised an OTC-traded mining company with respect to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings and corporate governance matters. Represented a Nasdaq-listed biotechnology company with respect to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reporting obligations in connection with a proposed stock-exchange merger. 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Represented FibroBiologics, a clinical stage company developing fibroblast-based therapeutic cures for chronic diseases, in securing a $100 million capital commitment from GEM Global Yield LLC SCS, a private investment group. Represented Heritage Pool Supply Group, a national network of independent distributors and platform company of SRS Distribution, in its acquisition of Quality Pool Supply Company, a leading wholesale distributor of pool and spa products in the Midwest. Represented LongueVue Capital, a Louisiana-based private equity firm, in its acquisition of Associated MetalCast, an independently owned, national metal castings, precision machining and assembly services provider. Represented InMed Pharmaceuticals, a Nasdaq-listed pharmaceutical company, in its acquisition of BayMedica Inc., a private company based in the U.S. specializing in the manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids for the health and wellness sector. Represented LongueVue Capital, a Louisiana-based private equity firm, in the sale of all its ownership interests in Zavation Medical Products, LLC, a medical device provider, to Gemspring Capital Management, a Connecticut-based private equity firm. Represented Anghami, a U.A.E.-based music streaming platform and digital distribution company in its de-SPAC transaction with Vistas Media Acquisition Company Inc., a Nasdaq-listed, U.S.-based SPAC. Represented ABC Fitness Solutions, a national provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, in its acquisition of Fitness BI, a data warehouse-as-a-service provider. 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