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Tim serves as Office Managing Partner in Abu Dhabi and served for 9 years on the Firm\u0026rsquo;s AEC Committee. Tim\u0026nbsp;is highly ranked for Construction (Chambers Band 1, Legal 500) and\u0026nbsp;Infrastructure \u0026amp; Projects, (Chambers, Legal 500).\u0026nbsp;Tim was\u0026nbsp;named as an MVP in Construction Law (Law360, 2021).[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the last 25 years, Tim has represented sovereign wealth funds, State-owned entities, giga developers, energy and utility companies and strategic infrastructure clients and funds on their construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities and PPP projects and project financings.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2019, Tim has advised on one of the world's largest renewable energy and infrastructure giga projects, valued in the hundreds of USD billions, together with several other confidential Middle East giga projects.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has recently advised clients on multiple PPP, renewable and conventional power projects that have won \u003cem\u003eDeal of the Year \u003c/em\u003eaccolades, including:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* PPP deal of the Year - Utilities (IJ Global 2024, Amaala Multi Utilities PPP)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* MENA Solar Deal of the Year (PFI 2020, Al Dhafrah 1.5GW Solar IPP Abu Dhabi)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* MENA Power Deal of the Year (IJ Global 2020, Hamriyah IPP\u0026nbsp;UAE)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*\u0026nbsp;Renewable Deal of the Year (PFI 2019, Dumat 400 MW Wind IPP\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eSaudi Arabia)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTim has significant PPP experience, having advised governments and sponsors since the early 2000s during the Australia PPP boom. Tim helped write the PPP commercial principles guidebook for one government client. He has recently advised\u0026nbsp;on a number of schools, accommodation, healthcare and transport PPPs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia as part of those countries\u0026rsquo; PPP programs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTim has advised on 60+ district energy projects in the Middle East and Asia, included projects and project financings in Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar.\u0026nbsp; He has advised Governments on regulatory regimes.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiga Construction Projects and PPPs - Cities, Transport, Healthcare, Education, Housing, Infrastructure\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSWFs/State owned entities on confidential giga construction projects, including the world's largest construction project. 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Also advised on ports, hydrogen, industrial cities, data centres, IT, smart cities, telco, transport, complex tunnelling projects and accommodation PPPs.{{ FIELD }}Middle Eastern Government entities on schools, transport, residential/accommodation and 'city' PPPs.{{ FIELD }}Sponsors on the construction (and PPP pass through aspects) of NYU University Abu Dhabi PPP, Zayed University PPP and Paris Sorbonne Abu Dhabi University PPP.{{ FIELD }}Sponsors on the first project financed workers’ accommodation PPP in Saudi Arabia; a SWF on three large workers' accommodation DBFO projects in Saudi Arabia; Concession grantor on the first project financed workers’ accommodation PPP in the UAE.{{ FIELD }}Winning bidder as Sponsor on the RCU Healthcare PPP Project{{ FIELD }}Sponsor on its bid for the Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport PPP in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Power \u0026amp; Utilities (Solar, Wind, Waste, Water)\nSponsor on Al Dhafrah 1.5GW Solar IPP in Abu Dhabi through to financial close. This is the largest solar PV project in the world, and won MENA Solar Deal of the Year- Project Finance International 2020\nSponsors on their bid for the multi plant Amaala Utilities PPP in Saudi Arabia (2022). This deal won PPP deal of the Year - Utilities (IJ Global 2024)\nSponsors for the 400 MW Dumat Al Jandal Wind IPP through to financial close. This was the first utility scale wind project in Saudi Arabia under Vision2030, and won PFI Renewable Deal of the Year 2019.\nA Middle East SWF as local sponsor on its involvement in Hamriyah IPP in Sharjah, UAE through to financial close. This deal won MENA Power Deal of the Year – IJGlobal 2020\nConsortium on its bid for the Fujairah 3 IPP in the UAE.\nConsortium on its bid for the multi-utility (14 plants) Red Sea Utility PPP, in Saudi Arabia.\nConsortium on its bids for the 1GW Tanajib IWPP and 1GW Jafurah IWPP in Saudi Arabia; on Facility E IWPP in Qatar and on Guam 400MW IPP through to financial close.\nMiddle Eastern SWF on confidential outbound power and digital infrastructure PE investments.\nSponsors on the O\u0026amp;M contract for an Asian wind project.\nPrivate equity fund on two (2) x 10MW solar IPP acquisitions in Jordan.\nSponsors on the EPC and O\u0026amp;M arrangements associated with a suite of IPPs in Kenya.\nMiddle Eastern Governments on the establishment of a new Green Free Zone, national water strategy, and environmental standards and regulations.\nConsortium on bids for a Rabigh 3 IWP, Shuqaiq 3 IWP Yanbu 4 IWP, Jubail 3B IWP and Dammam ISTP and Jeddah 2 ISTP, all in Saudi Arabia under Vision2030.\nA Middle Eastern Government on waste projects including PPPs\nSponsors on a Middle East industrial effluent treatment PPP project.\nSponsors on the Barwon Biosolids PPP in Australia.\nSponsors on the Eastern Creek Waste PPP in Australia.\nAdvised on 60+ district cooling/trigeneration projects including for: Diriyah Gate, KEC, MiSK City, Masdar City, Seaworld Abu Dhabi, Dubai EXPO2020, Lusail City; Riyadh Avenues, KFUPM Business Park; Jeddah Tower; Saadiyat Island; King Abdulaziz Road, New York University; Eastern Mangroves; TDIC Headquarters; ADNEC Capital Center; Danet Cit; Abu Dhabi World Trade Center, Yas Island, Palm Jebel Ali, Jimi Mall, Palazzo Versace, Mina Rashid, Dubai Maritime City, Bahrain World Trade Center, Zayed University, Reem Island, City Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, Presidential Palace, Dubai Sports City, Akoya Oxygen, Mirdif Hills, ICT Tower, Danat Hospital, Jabal Omar, Maryah Island, Raha Beach, Raha Gardens, Prince Sultan Cultural City, Jeddah Headquarters, Al Mamoura, Confidential acquisitions in Malaysia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia. Advised a Middle Eastern Government on the establishment of laws and regulations for district cooling.{{ FIELD }}O\u0026amp;G / LNG / Natural Gas\nEuropean energy company on its JV for a greenfield petrochemical project in Abu Dhabi.\nInternational energy major on its standard form international EPC contract for use in O\u0026amp;G projects as well as a \"wrap around guarantee\" for splitting EPC contracts.\nADB in relation to the Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan to India (TAPI) pipeline project.\nInternational O\u0026amp;G company on its bid for a gas processing facility in Croatia and on their standard international EPC contract.\nSponsors on their successful bid for a healthcare PPP in Saudi Arabia\nInternational O\u0026amp;G company on EPCM arrangements for an Asian LNG Receiving Terminal.\nO\u0026amp;G services company on construction contracts for onshore drilling rigs in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.\nUAE government-owned entities on syngas processing and storage facilities, including gas sales contracts, EPC and concession arrangements; distribution network contracts and on multiple gas concession projects including under concession, DBO and EPC contracting models.{{ FIELD }}Tim Burbury is a senior projects partner based in Abu Dhabi where he leads our Construction Practice and co-leads our Projects Practice in the Middle East. Tim serves as Office Managing Partner in Abu Dhabi and served for 9 years on the Firm’s AEC Committee. Tim is highly ranked for Construction (Chambers Band 1, Legal 500) and Infrastructure \u0026amp; Projects, (Chambers, Legal 500). Tim was named as an MVP in Construction Law (Law360, 2021).\nFor the last 25 years, Tim has represented sovereign wealth funds, State-owned entities, giga developers, energy and utility companies and strategic infrastructure clients and funds on their construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities and PPP projects and project financings.\nSince 2019, Tim has advised on one of the world's largest renewable energy and infrastructure giga projects, valued in the hundreds of USD billions, together with several other confidential Middle East giga projects.\nHe has recently advised clients on multiple PPP, renewable and conventional power projects that have won Deal of the Year accolades, including:\n* PPP deal of the Year - Utilities (IJ Global 2024, Amaala Multi Utilities PPP)\n* MENA Solar Deal of the Year (PFI 2020, Al Dhafrah 1.5GW Solar IPP Abu Dhabi)\n* MENA Power Deal of the Year (IJ Global 2020, Hamriyah IPP UAE)\n* Renewable Deal of the Year (PFI 2019, Dumat 400 MW Wind IPP Saudi Arabia)\nTim has significant PPP experience, having advised governments and sponsors since the early 2000s during the Australia PPP boom. Tim helped write the PPP commercial principles guidebook for one government client. He has recently advised on a number of schools, accommodation, healthcare and transport PPPs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia as part of those countries’ PPP programs.\nTim has advised on 60+ district energy projects in the Middle East and Asia, included projects and project financings in Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar.  He has advised Governments on regulatory regimes. Partner Band 1, Construction UAE - Chambers Global 2026 Expertise Based Abroad, Band 1, Projects \u0026amp; Energy Saudi Arabia - Chambers Global 2026 Band 1, Construction: Non-contentious UAE - Chambers Global 2026 Leading Partner, Construction UAE - Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Leading Partner, Projects \u0026amp; Energy Saudi Arabia - Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Highly Regarded, Energy , Transport, Utilities, Oil \u0026amp; Gas, Social Infrastructure in the UAE IFLR 1000 EMEA 2025 \"Absolutely first class - the best non-contentious lawyer in the UAE\" Chambers Global “…an excellent understanding of market terms, an innovative problem solving approach, applies a strong commercial lens\" Chambers Global \"The perfect combination of very strong background and very strong skills in legal matters\"  Chambers Global \" …an exceptional lawyer who is calm and collected under pressure, excellent on the detail and has invaluable knowledge” Chambers Global \"Exceptionally competent projects transactional lawyer”…  Chambers Global \"...an adept lawyer who regularly advises government bodies and multinationals on project structuring and financing.\" Chambers 2025 \"..an eminent Abu Dhabi-based lawyer who is widely praised for his robust non-contentious construction practice\"  Chambers 2025 \"Co-head Tim Burbury is a key figure for gigaprojects and a go-to for many industry players and state-owned entities\" Legal 500 2025 Law360: MVP in Construction Law, an accolade given to only 4 lawyers globally 2021 Band 1, Construction Chambers Global 10 years to 2025 Band 3, Projects \u0026amp; Energy, Middle East Chambers Global (13 years to 2025) Tier 1, Projects \u0026amp; Energy, Saudi Arabia Legal 500: 2020-2022 Who's Who Construction Global Leader: 2017–2025 Leading Lawyer, Construction, Infrastructure \u0026amp; Projects, UAE Legal 500: 2010–2022 Leading Individual, Saudi Arabia: Construction Legal 500: 2022 University of Tasmania  High Court of Australia Hong Kong Tasmania Victoria Society of Construction Law International District Energy Association Australian Business Group Giga Construction Projects and PPPs - Cities, Transport, Healthcare, Education, Housing, Infrastructure\nSWFs/State owned entities on confidential giga construction projects, including the world's largest construction project. Also advised on ports, hydrogen, industrial cities, data centres, IT, smart cities, telco, transport, complex tunnelling projects and accommodation PPPs. Middle Eastern Government entities on schools, transport, residential/accommodation and 'city' PPPs. Sponsors on the construction (and PPP pass through aspects) of NYU University Abu Dhabi PPP, Zayed University PPP and Paris Sorbonne Abu Dhabi University PPP. Sponsors on the first project financed workers’ accommodation PPP in Saudi Arabia; a SWF on three large workers' accommodation DBFO projects in Saudi Arabia; Concession grantor on the first project financed workers’ accommodation PPP in the UAE. Winning bidder as Sponsor on the RCU Healthcare PPP Project Sponsor on its bid for the Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport PPP in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Power \u0026amp; Utilities (Solar, Wind, Waste, Water)\nSponsor on Al Dhafrah 1.5GW Solar IPP in Abu Dhabi through to financial close. This is the largest solar PV project in the world, and won MENA Solar Deal of the Year- Project Finance International 2020\nSponsors on their bid for the multi plant Amaala Utilities PPP in Saudi Arabia (2022). This deal won PPP deal of the Year - Utilities (IJ Global 2024)\nSponsors for the 400 MW Dumat Al Jandal Wind IPP through to financial close. This was the first utility scale wind project in Saudi Arabia under Vision2030, and won PFI Renewable Deal of the Year 2019.\nA Middle East SWF as local sponsor on its involvement in Hamriyah IPP in Sharjah, UAE through to financial close. This deal won MENA Power Deal of the Year – IJGlobal 2020\nConsortium on its bid for the Fujairah 3 IPP in the UAE.\nConsortium on its bid for the multi-utility (14 plants) Red Sea Utility PPP, in Saudi Arabia.\nConsortium on its bids for the 1GW Tanajib IWPP and 1GW Jafurah IWPP in Saudi Arabia; on Facility E IWPP in Qatar and on Guam 400MW IPP through to financial close.\nMiddle Eastern SWF on confidential outbound power and digital infrastructure PE investments.\nSponsors on the O\u0026amp;M contract for an Asian wind project.\nPrivate equity fund on two (2) x 10MW solar IPP acquisitions in Jordan.\nSponsors on the EPC and O\u0026amp;M arrangements associated with a suite of IPPs in Kenya.\nMiddle Eastern Governments on the establishment of a new Green Free Zone, national water strategy, and environmental standards and regulations.\nConsortium on bids for a Rabigh 3 IWP, Shuqaiq 3 IWP Yanbu 4 IWP, Jubail 3B IWP and Dammam ISTP and Jeddah 2 ISTP, all in Saudi Arabia under Vision2030.\nA Middle Eastern Government on waste projects including PPPs\nSponsors on a Middle East industrial effluent treatment PPP project.\nSponsors on the Barwon Biosolids PPP in Australia.\nSponsors on the Eastern Creek Waste PPP in Australia.\nAdvised on 60+ district cooling/trigeneration projects including for: Diriyah Gate, KEC, MiSK City, Masdar City, Seaworld Abu Dhabi, Dubai EXPO2020, Lusail City; Riyadh Avenues, KFUPM Business Park; Jeddah Tower; Saadiyat Island; King Abdulaziz Road, New York University; Eastern Mangroves; TDIC Headquarters; ADNEC Capital Center; Danet Cit; Abu Dhabi World Trade Center, Yas Island, Palm Jebel Ali, Jimi Mall, Palazzo Versace, Mina Rashid, Dubai Maritime City, Bahrain World Trade Center, Zayed University, Reem Island, City Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, Presidential Palace, Dubai Sports City, Akoya Oxygen, Mirdif Hills, ICT Tower, Danat Hospital, Jabal Omar, Maryah Island, Raha Beach, Raha Gardens, Prince Sultan Cultural City, Jeddah Headquarters, Al Mamoura, Confidential acquisitions in Malaysia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia. Advised a Middle Eastern Government on the establishment of laws and regulations for district cooling. O\u0026amp;G / LNG / Natural Gas\nEuropean energy company on its JV for a greenfield petrochemical project in Abu Dhabi.\nInternational energy major on its standard form international EPC contract for use in O\u0026amp;G projects as well as a \"wrap around guarantee\" for splitting EPC contracts.\nADB in relation to the Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan to India (TAPI) pipeline project.\nInternational O\u0026amp;G company on its bid for a gas processing facility in Croatia and on their standard international EPC contract.\nSponsors on their successful bid for a healthcare PPP in Saudi Arabia\nInternational O\u0026amp;G company on EPCM arrangements for an Asian LNG Receiving Terminal.\nO\u0026amp;G services company on construction contracts for onshore drilling rigs in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.\nUAE government-owned entities on syngas processing and storage facilities, including gas sales contracts, EPC and concession arrangements; distribution network contracts and on multiple gas concession projects including under concession, DBO and EPC contracting models.","searchable_name":"Tim Burbury","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":444760,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6380,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eAmin Doulai is a partner and a member of King \u0026amp; Spalding's global finance and restructuring practice\u0026nbsp;advising clients on the structuring and execution of\u0026nbsp;complex financing\u0026nbsp;transactions across the UK, Europe and the Middle East.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmin is a debt finance specialist with\u0026nbsp;considerable experience advising leading private credit investors and asset managers, private equity sponsors, as well as corporate borrowers and family offices across a vast range of capital structures and debt products, with a particular focus on cross-border leveraged acquisition finance and corporate finance transactions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmin is regularly recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a leading partner, was named as a \"\u003cem\u003eRising Star\u0026nbsp;of European Finance\u003c/em\u003e\" for 2024 by Financial News, and recognised as a\u0026nbsp;Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer for 2025.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmin also has vast experience advising sponsors and private credit funds on financing take-private transactions in the UK and various other European jurisdictions, portfolio company and general corporate financings, distressed financings and restructurings, as well as multi-tier and subordinated debt structures, including midco/holdco and back leverage\u0026nbsp;financings, as well as\u0026nbsp;preferred equity and minority debt investments.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmin is ranked in Chambers UK and the Legal 500, and recognised in the IFLR1000, for finance. His clients describe him as a \u0026ldquo;\u003cem\u003eleading partner in the leveraged finance field\u003c/em\u003e\",\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;\u003cem\u003ethoroughly commercial and great to work with\" \u003c/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003e\"hands down one of the best lawyers in the industry\u003c/em\u003e\".\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"amin-doulai","email":"adoulai@kslaw.com","phone":null,"matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrivate credit representations\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBarings\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon the senior financing package supporting the recommended cash offer for Blancco Technology Group plc, by Francisco Partners.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBarings\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon the financing package supporting the acquisition of Aspia by Vitruvian Partners.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBarings\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon the financing for the take private acquisition of Mercell Holding ASA by Thoma Bravo.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBarings\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon the financing for the acquisition of Trace One by STG.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBarings\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon the acquisition financing of Exclaimer Group Limited, a portfolio company of Insight Partners.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBarings\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein relation to the proposed financing supporting a sponsor\u0026rsquo;s bid for a payment services business.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMetric Capital Partners\u003c/strong\u003e, a leading pan-European capital fund advisor, in connection with its strategic structured investment in certain subsidiaries of Eurohold Bulgaria AD, to support Eurohold\u0026rsquo;s acquisition of the Bulgarian electricity distribution, supply and trading business of Czech energy group, CEZ.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eleading private debt fund\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein relation to a senior and holdco PIK financing package to support the acquisition of a leading European consumer business.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSixth Street\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein relation to the financing supporting Marlin\u0026rsquo;s investment in Medius.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSixth Street\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in relation to various bid processes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrivate equity representations\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate Capital Group (ICG)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on a comprehensive financing package to support its investment in Iver Holding AB alongside management and other shareholders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAbry Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in respect of a unitranche financing provided by Barings and ICG to support the recommended public- to-private acquisition of LINK Mobility Group. 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He provides commercial advice at every stage.\"","detail":"Chambers \u0026 Partners UK, 2024"},{"title":"\"I think Amin Doulai is sensational and there is nobody in the industry who works harder for you on a deal.\"","detail":"Chambers \u0026 Partners UK, 2024"},{"title":"Up \u0026 Coming - Banking \u0026 Finance (Mid-market)","detail":"Chambers \u0026 Partners UK, 2024"},{"title":"Recommended Lawyer","detail":"Legal 500 UK, 2023 to 2026"},{"title":"\"Amin Doulai is a brilliant lawyer. Thoroughly commercial and great to work with.\"","detail":"Legal 500 UK, 2024"},{"title":"\"Amin Doulai is very innovative and clever, and also has shown a deep knowledge of the market.\"","detail":"Legal 500 UK, 2023"}]},"locales":["en"]},"secondary_title_id":null,"upload_assignments":{"headshot":[{"id":9873}]},"capability_group_id":1},"created_at":"2026-01-03T16:00:28.000Z","updated_at":"2026-01-03T16:00:28.000Z","searchable_text":"Doulai{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin is an absolute rockstar - among finance lawyers, he's truly brilliant.\\\" \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers \u0026amp; Partners, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Band 3 Ranking for Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers \u0026amp; Partners, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin Doulai is intelligent and understands his market. He is rightly the go-to advisor on acquisition transactions.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 UK, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin Doulai's sharp analytical skills allow him to navigate complex legal issues with ease.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 UK, 2006\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin is hands down one of the best lawyers in the industry. A rising star, he provides exceptional client service.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 UK, 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Rising Star of European Finance\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Financial News, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Recognised as a Stand-out Lawyer\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers 2024 and 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin has a great bedside manner and strong acumen both in the UK market and other jurisdictions.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin is a leading partner in the leveraged finance field. He provides commercial advice at every stage.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"I think Amin Doulai is sensational and there is nobody in the industry who works harder for you on a deal.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Up \u0026amp; Coming - Banking \u0026amp; Finance (Mid-market)\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Recommended Lawyer\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 UK, 2023 to 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin Doulai is a brilliant lawyer. Thoroughly commercial and great to work with.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 UK, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin Doulai is very innovative and clever, and also has shown a deep knowledge of the market.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 UK, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}Private credit representations\nAdvised Barings on the senior financing package supporting the recommended cash offer for Blancco Technology Group plc, by Francisco Partners.\nAdvised Barings on the financing package supporting the acquisition of Aspia by Vitruvian Partners.\nAdvised Barings on the financing for the take private acquisition of Mercell Holding ASA by Thoma Bravo.\nAdvised Barings on the financing for the acquisition of Trace One by STG.\nAdvised Barings on the acquisition financing of Exclaimer Group Limited, a portfolio company of Insight Partners.\nAdvised Barings in relation to the proposed financing supporting a sponsor’s bid for a payment services business.\nAdvised Metric Capital Partners, a leading pan-European capital fund advisor, in connection with its strategic structured investment in certain subsidiaries of Eurohold Bulgaria AD, to support Eurohold’s acquisition of the Bulgarian electricity distribution, supply and trading business of Czech energy group, CEZ.\nAdvised a leading private debt fund in relation to a senior and holdco PIK financing package to support the acquisition of a leading European consumer business.\nAdvised Sixth Street in relation to the financing supporting Marlin’s investment in Medius.\nAdvised Sixth Street in relation to various bid processes.{{ FIELD }}Private equity representations\nAdvised Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) on a comprehensive financing package to support its investment in Iver Holding AB alongside management and other shareholders.{{ FIELD }}Advised Abry Partners in respect of a unitranche financing provided by Barings and ICG to support the recommended public- to-private acquisition of LINK Mobility Group. This deal was awarded the 2019 \"Private Equity Deal of the Year\" at the Transatlantic Legal Awards and the 2019 \"Most Innovative Deal of the Year\" by The Deal.{{ FIELD }}Advised Abry Partners in relation to a proposed unitranche and holdco PIK financing to support its bid for a wealth management company.{{ FIELD }}Advised Abry Partners in relation to the financing aspects of its disposal of Basefarm to the Orange Group.{{ FIELD }}Advised Abry Partners in relation to the financing of various bid processes.{{ FIELD }}Advised Oakley Capital in connection with the debt financing for its investment in Dexters, the London estate agency.{{ FIELD }}Advised Oakley Capital on a committed senior facility financing in respect of its acquisition of maritime e-learning businesses Seagull and Videotel.{{ FIELD }}Advised Insight Partners in connection with a cov-lite unitranche financing for its investment in IAD.{{ FIELD }}Advised Ambienta in respect of the refinancing of its investment in Namirial SpA.{{ FIELD }}Public M\u0026amp;A and syndicated lending representations\nAdvised the mandated lead arrangers on a $3 billion financing package for Bain Capital’s acquisition of a majority stake in Kantar rom British multinational advertising and public relations firm WPP.\nAdvised the mandated lead arrangers in connection with a US$1,580 million financing package in relation to Nordic Capital’s acquisition of Advanz Pharma.\nAdvised Nomura and Natixis as arrangers of various financings for Sebia, a portfolio company of CVC.\nAdvised Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. in connection with the financing of its US$5.3 billion public acquisition of Amlin plc.\nAdvised P. Morgan Securities LLC as financial advisor to Equinix, Inc. in connection with the financing of the US$3.6 billion public acquisition of Telecity Group plc.{{ FIELD }}Project and corporate financings\nAdvised Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs as global coordinators for the debut US$325 million high-yield notes issuance of ADES International, a leading oil \u0026amp; gas drilling and production services provider in the Middle East and North Africa.\nAdvised the syndicate of lenders consisting of China Development Bank, SMBC and the Colombian development institution Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional, in the dual currency COP-USD financing of circa US$652 million, for the development, construction, and operation of the 4G road Autopista al Mar 2 in Colombia.\nAdvised VTTI B.V. with the refinancing of its €500 million and US$270 million revolving credit facilities and the establishment of a new US$650 million revolving credit facility.\nAdvised Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. and Jacobs U.K. Limited in connection with a $1 billion term loan facility.\nAdvised EchoStar Corporation in the cross-border refinancing and reorganization of the capital structure of Globalstar, Inc., including a new second lien facility, comprising a US$190 million term loan facility and common stock warrants.\nAdvised certain funds managed by Brookfield Infrastructure in connection with a secured refinancing package, supporting its investment in TDF, the French telecommunication infrastructure business.\nAdvised Brookfield Business Partners in relation to the financing aspects of the merger of two of its portfolio companies, U.K.-headquartered Greenergy, an international supplier of transportation fuels, and BG Fuels, a leading Canadian gasoline and convenience retailer.\nAdvised the Boparan Group in connection with its refinancing of existing senior notes and existing term and revolving loans by way of the issuance of £475 million of senior notes and the establishment of a £90 million super senior revolving credit facility.\nAdvised HellermannTyton in the establishment of an €80 million super senior revolving facility agreement in connection with its €215 million senior secured notes offering.\nAdvised Avanza Spain S.A.U. in the establishment of a €50 million super senior revolving credit facility in connection with its €315 million and €175 million 144A/Reg. S notes offering.\nAdvised TMF Group in connection with the refinancing of its €645 million high yield bonds with a €660 million covenant-lite Term Loan B and a €90 million revolving credit facility.\nDistressed financings and restructurings\nAdvised Outokumpu Oyj in connection with the comprehensive restructuring of its debt facilities, including the establishment of a new €500 million liquidity facility and refinancing of its €900 million revolving credit facility.\nAdvised Central European Distribution Corporation in its US$665 million debt restructuring and acquisition by Russian Standard Corporation.\nAdvised Seat Pagine Gialle S.p.A. in its filing for a composition with creditors for the restructuring of its senior secured bonds and debt facilities.\nAdvised 20:20 Mobile Group in the restructuring of its debt facilities.\nAdvised Global Cloud Xchange in connection with its corporate debt restructurings.{{ FIELD }}Pro bono representations\nPro bono representation of Just for Kids Law on various matters.{{ FIELD }}Amin Doulai is a partner and a member of King \u0026amp; Spalding's global finance and restructuring practice advising clients on the structuring and execution of complex financing transactions across the UK, Europe and the Middle East.\nAmin is a debt finance specialist with considerable experience advising leading private credit investors and asset managers, private equity sponsors, as well as corporate borrowers and family offices across a vast range of capital structures and debt products, with a particular focus on cross-border leveraged acquisition finance and corporate finance transactions.\nAmin is regularly recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a leading partner, was named as a \"Rising Star of European Finance\" for 2024 by Financial News, and recognised as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer for 2025. \nAmin also has vast experience advising sponsors and private credit funds on financing take-private transactions in the UK and various other European jurisdictions, portfolio company and general corporate financings, distressed financings and restructurings, as well as multi-tier and subordinated debt structures, including midco/holdco and back leverage financings, as well as preferred equity and minority debt investments.\nAmin is ranked in Chambers UK and the Legal 500, and recognised in the IFLR1000, for finance. His clients describe him as a “leading partner in the leveraged finance field\", “thoroughly commercial and great to work with\" and \"hands down one of the best lawyers in the industry\". Partner \"Amin is an absolute rockstar - among finance lawyers, he's truly brilliant.\"  Chambers \u0026amp; Partners, 2026 Band 3 Ranking for Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market Chambers \u0026amp; Partners, 2026 \"Amin Doulai is intelligent and understands his market. He is rightly the go-to advisor on acquisition transactions.\" Legal 500 UK, 2026 \"Amin Doulai's sharp analytical skills allow him to navigate complex legal issues with ease.\" Legal 500 UK, 2006 \"Amin is hands down one of the best lawyers in the industry. A rising star, he provides exceptional client service.\" Legal 500 UK, 2025 Rising Star of European Finance Financial News, 2024 Recognised as a Stand-out Lawyer Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers 2024 and 2025 \"Amin has a great bedside manner and strong acumen both in the UK market and other jurisdictions.\" Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024 \"Amin is a leading partner in the leveraged finance field. He provides commercial advice at every stage.\" Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024 \"I think Amin Doulai is sensational and there is nobody in the industry who works harder for you on a deal.\" Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024 Up \u0026amp; Coming - Banking \u0026amp; Finance (Mid-market) Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024 Recommended Lawyer Legal 500 UK, 2023 to 2026 \"Amin Doulai is a brilliant lawyer. Thoroughly commercial and great to work with.\" Legal 500 UK, 2024 \"Amin Doulai is very innovative and clever, and also has shown a deep knowledge of the market.\" Legal 500 UK, 2023 University of Wollongong, Australia  The College of Law Australia The College of Law Australia University of Wollongong, Australia  England and Wales New South Wales Private credit representations\nAdvised Barings on the senior financing package supporting the recommended cash offer for Blancco Technology Group plc, by Francisco Partners.\nAdvised Barings on the financing package supporting the acquisition of Aspia by Vitruvian Partners.\nAdvised Barings on the financing for the take private acquisition of Mercell Holding ASA by Thoma Bravo.\nAdvised Barings on the financing for the acquisition of Trace One by STG.\nAdvised Barings on the acquisition financing of Exclaimer Group Limited, a portfolio company of Insight Partners.\nAdvised Barings in relation to the proposed financing supporting a sponsor’s bid for a payment services business.\nAdvised Metric Capital Partners, a leading pan-European capital fund advisor, in connection with its strategic structured investment in certain subsidiaries of Eurohold Bulgaria AD, to support Eurohold’s acquisition of the Bulgarian electricity distribution, supply and trading business of Czech energy group, CEZ.\nAdvised a leading private debt fund in relation to a senior and holdco PIK financing package to support the acquisition of a leading European consumer business.\nAdvised Sixth Street in relation to the financing supporting Marlin’s investment in Medius.\nAdvised Sixth Street in relation to various bid processes. Private equity representations\nAdvised Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) on a comprehensive financing package to support its investment in Iver Holding AB alongside management and other shareholders. Advised Abry Partners in respect of a unitranche financing provided by Barings and ICG to support the recommended public- to-private acquisition of LINK Mobility Group. This deal was awarded the 2019 \"Private Equity Deal of the Year\" at the Transatlantic Legal Awards and the 2019 \"Most Innovative Deal of the Year\" by The Deal. Advised Abry Partners in relation to a proposed unitranche and holdco PIK financing to support its bid for a wealth management company. Advised Abry Partners in relation to the financing aspects of its disposal of Basefarm to the Orange Group. Advised Abry Partners in relation to the financing of various bid processes. Advised Oakley Capital in connection with the debt financing for its investment in Dexters, the London estate agency. Advised Oakley Capital on a committed senior facility financing in respect of its acquisition of maritime e-learning businesses Seagull and Videotel. Advised Insight Partners in connection with a cov-lite unitranche financing for its investment in IAD. Advised Ambienta in respect of the refinancing of its investment in Namirial SpA. Public M\u0026amp;A and syndicated lending representations\nAdvised the mandated lead arrangers on a $3 billion financing package for Bain Capital’s acquisition of a majority stake in Kantar rom British multinational advertising and public relations firm WPP.\nAdvised the mandated lead arrangers in connection with a US$1,580 million financing package in relation to Nordic Capital’s acquisition of Advanz Pharma.\nAdvised Nomura and Natixis as arrangers of various financings for Sebia, a portfolio company of CVC.\nAdvised Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. in connection with the financing of its US$5.3 billion public acquisition of Amlin plc.\nAdvised P. Morgan Securities LLC as financial advisor to Equinix, Inc. in connection with the financing of the US$3.6 billion public acquisition of Telecity Group plc. Project and corporate financings\nAdvised Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs as global coordinators for the debut US$325 million high-yield notes issuance of ADES International, a leading oil \u0026amp; gas drilling and production services provider in the Middle East and North Africa.\nAdvised the syndicate of lenders consisting of China Development Bank, SMBC and the Colombian development institution Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional, in the dual currency COP-USD financing of circa US$652 million, for the development, construction, and operation of the 4G road Autopista al Mar 2 in Colombia.\nAdvised VTTI B.V. with the refinancing of its €500 million and US$270 million revolving credit facilities and the establishment of a new US$650 million revolving credit facility.\nAdvised Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. and Jacobs U.K. Limited in connection with a $1 billion term loan facility.\nAdvised EchoStar Corporation in the cross-border refinancing and reorganization of the capital structure of Globalstar, Inc., including a new second lien facility, comprising a US$190 million term loan facility and common stock warrants.\nAdvised certain funds managed by Brookfield Infrastructure in connection with a secured refinancing package, supporting its investment in TDF, the French telecommunication infrastructure business.\nAdvised Brookfield Business Partners in relation to the financing aspects of the merger of two of its portfolio companies, U.K.-headquartered Greenergy, an international supplier of transportation fuels, and BG Fuels, a leading Canadian gasoline and convenience retailer.\nAdvised the Boparan Group in connection with its refinancing of existing senior notes and existing term and revolving loans by way of the issuance of £475 million of senior notes and the establishment of a £90 million super senior revolving credit facility.\nAdvised HellermannTyton in the establishment of an €80 million super senior revolving facility agreement in connection with its €215 million senior secured notes offering.\nAdvised Avanza Spain S.A.U. in the establishment of a €50 million super senior revolving credit facility in connection with its €315 million and €175 million 144A/Reg. S notes offering.\nAdvised TMF Group in connection with the refinancing of its €645 million high yield bonds with a €660 million covenant-lite Term Loan B and a €90 million revolving credit facility.\nDistressed financings and restructurings\nAdvised Outokumpu Oyj in connection with the comprehensive restructuring of its debt facilities, including the establishment of a new €500 million liquidity facility and refinancing of its €900 million revolving credit facility.\nAdvised Central European Distribution Corporation in its US$665 million debt restructuring and acquisition by Russian Standard Corporation.\nAdvised Seat Pagine Gialle S.p.A. in its filing for a composition with creditors for the restructuring of its senior secured bonds and debt facilities.\nAdvised 20:20 Mobile Group in the restructuring of its debt facilities.\nAdvised Global Cloud Xchange in connection with its corporate debt restructurings. Pro bono representations\nPro bono representation of Just for Kids Law on various matters.","searchable_name":"Amin Doulai","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":444416,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6465,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eDan Feldman leads King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s energy industry team, which comprises over 300 lawyers worldwide. Dan\u0026rsquo;s practice focuses on energy across the value chain, including\u0026nbsp;oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream),\u0026nbsp;low-carbon energy (renewables, hydrogen and its derivatives, carbon capture and storage, battery systems and green industry), power, infrastructure and mining megaprojects around the world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan has 23 years of experience and has represented corporations, government entities and institutions globally, including\u0026nbsp;Chevron, ADNOC, XRG, Woodside, PETRONAS, JERA ,\u0026nbsp;Masdar, Engie, NEOM, Fertiglobe, Reliance Industries Limited, ACWA Power, Emirates Global Aluminium, Fortescue,\u0026nbsp;Moeve / CEPSA, JBIC, Dow Chemical,\u0026nbsp;Air Liquide, Sembcorp, Keppel, Sojitz, KEPCO, OCP, Tree Energy Solutions, Raizen, Casa dos Ventos, Air Liquide, EverWind, Uniper and more. [[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan has been recognized by Chambers Global, Legal500, IFLR1000, Who\u0026rsquo;s Who Legal and Law360 as a leading lawyer. In 2025 he was named a\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLaw360\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eMVP\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;for energy, one of five in the world, and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLaw Middle East\u0026rsquo;s\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;Rainmaker of the Year\u0026rdquo;. He has previously been named a\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLaw360\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;MVP for project finance. 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Dan\u0026rsquo;s practice focuses on energy across the value chain, including\u0026nbsp;oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream),\u0026nbsp;low-carbon energy (renewables, hydrogen and its derivatives, carbon capture and storage, battery systems and green industry), power, infrastructure and mining megaprojects around the world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan has 23 years of experience and has represented corporations, government entities and institutions globally, including\u0026nbsp;Chevron, ADNOC, XRG, Woodside, PETRONAS, JERA ,\u0026nbsp;Masdar, Engie, NEOM, Fertiglobe, Reliance Industries Limited, ACWA Power, Emirates Global Aluminium, Fortescue,\u0026nbsp;Moeve / CEPSA, JBIC, Dow Chemical,\u0026nbsp;Air Liquide, Sembcorp, Keppel, Sojitz, KEPCO, OCP, Tree Energy Solutions, Raizen, Casa dos Ventos, Air Liquide, EverWind, Uniper and more. 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The project involves the world’s largest single-phase renewables project (4GW in total) as well as a ground-breaking green ammonia / green hydrogen project, including 2.2GW of alkaline electrolysers supplied by Thyssenkrupp Nucera.{{ FIELD }}The Dow Chemical Company on all aspects of its U.S.$20 billion Sadara petrochemicals joint venture with Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}PETRONAS in relation to its U.S.$28 billion RAPID integrated refinery and petrochemicals project in Pengerang, Malaysia, including the U.S.$7 billion acquisition of an interest by Saudi Aramco in parts of the project.{{ FIELD }}Emirates Global Aluminium on the Guinea Alumina Project, a U.S.$1.6 billion bauxite mining project in Guinea, West Africa. This was the largest mining project financing ever in West Africa and was awarded Global Multilateral Deal of the Year 2019 by PFI.{{ FIELD }}JERA on its joint venture with CF Industries to develop the U.S.$4 billion “Blue Point” low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia export facility in Louisiana, U.S.{{ FIELD }}Chevron on its development of low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia projects on the U.S. Gulf Coast.{{ FIELD }}Moeve (formerly known as CEPSA), one of Spain's largest energy companies, on one of the country’s leading green hydrogen projects, which will help decarbonize Moeve’s refinery at Huelva.{{ FIELD }}JBIC on the financing of the U.S.$3.5 billion Facility D IWPP in Qatar, from bid stage to financial close.{{ FIELD }}JERA on its program to import clean ammonia to Japan for co-firing in thermal power plants to decarbonize the Japanese electricity system.{{ FIELD }}Reliance Industries Limited on Saudi Aramco’s acquisition of an interest in its oil-to-chemicals business.{{ FIELD }}EverWind Fuels on all aspects of a U.S.$6 billion green hydrogen and ammonia export megaproject, in Nova Scotia, Canada.{{ FIELD }}One of India’s largest energy companies on green methanol and green ammonia export projects in the country.{{ FIELD }}A leading global supermajor on regulatory matters relating to low-carbon business and projects in South Korea (including the CHPS programme), Japan (including the hydrogen CfD programme), Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, the U.S, and Kazakhstan.{{ FIELD }}The lenders on the U.S.$12.5 billion joint venture for the Jazan IGCC / ASU project, the largest grey hydrogen project in the world. Awarded Global Deal of the Year by the PFI Awards, 2021; and MENA Hybrid Energy Deal of the Year at the IJGlobal Awards 2021.{{ FIELD }}One of Singapore’s largest energy companies and two of Japan’s largest energy companies in a joint venture to develop a green ammonia export project in India.{{ FIELD }}One of Singapore’s largest energy companies on its programme to import clean ammonia into Japan for decarbonization of its power sector.{{ FIELD }}OCP on a green ammonia pilot project with Shell in Morocco.{{ FIELD }}Uniper on offtake from the Hyport Duqm Green Ammonia Project in Oman.{{ FIELD }}Casa Dos Ventos, Brazil’s largest renewable energy company, on a joint venture with TotalEnergies to produce and market green hydrogen hydrogen and ammonia in the Port of Pecem, Ceara, Brazil.{{ FIELD }}Ardian, one of France’s leading investment companies, on hydrogen investment and incentive strategic matters.{{ FIELD }}ACWA Power, Saudi Arabia’s leading renewable energy company, on its green hydrogen project in Uzbekistan.{{ FIELD }}Scatec, one of Europe’s leading renewable energy companies, in joint venture with Fertiglobe and Orascom on the Egypt Green Hydrogen Project, which in 2024 won the first competitive public tender for import of green ammonia into Europe under the H2Global / Hint.co programe.{{ FIELD }}Engie, Fertiglobe and Masdar on a joint venture to develop the UAE’s first green hydrogen and ammonia project.{{ FIELD }}One of Spain’s largest energy companies on a green hydrogen and ammonia export project in Brazil.{{ FIELD }}A supermajor international integrated energy company, on the world’s largest offshore carbon capture and storage exploration and development projects, offshore Western and Northern Australia.{{ FIELD }}Masdar on multi-hundred megawatt renewables (solar and wind) projects in the UAE, Serbia and Azerbaijan.{{ FIELD }}Tree Energy Solutions on various green hydrogen e-methane / e-NG projects globally.{{ FIELD }}Raizen, one of Brazil’s largest energy companies, on global regulatory matters relating to its biofuels business.{{ FIELD }}Emirates Waste to Energy on the GCC’s first waste-to energy project, which was commissioned in 2022.{{ FIELD }}Dan Feldman leads King \u0026amp; Spalding’s energy industry team, which comprises over 300 lawyers worldwide. Dan’s practice focuses on energy across the value chain, including oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream), low-carbon energy (renewables, hydrogen and its derivatives, carbon capture and storage, battery systems and green industry), power, infrastructure and mining megaprojects around the world.\nDan has 23 years of experience and has represented corporations, government entities and institutions globally, including Chevron, ADNOC, XRG, Woodside, PETRONAS, JERA , Masdar, Engie, NEOM, Fertiglobe, Reliance Industries Limited, ACWA Power, Emirates Global Aluminium, Fortescue, Moeve / CEPSA, JBIC, Dow Chemical, Air Liquide, Sembcorp, Keppel, Sojitz, KEPCO, OCP, Tree Energy Solutions, Raizen, Casa dos Ventos, Air Liquide, EverWind, Uniper and more. \nDan has been recognized by Chambers Global, Legal500, IFLR1000, Who’s Who Legal and Law360 as a leading lawyer. In 2025 he was named a Law360 MVP for energy, one of five in the world, and Law Middle East’s  “Rainmaker of the Year”. He has previously been named a Law360 MVP for project finance. He advised Project Finance International “Deals of the Year” in 2023 (the U.S.$8.4 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, on which Dan advised NEOM), 2021 (the U.S.$12.5 billion Jazan IGCC, on which Dan advised the lenders) and 2020 (the U.S.$2 billion Guinea Alumina Project, on which Dan advised the sponsors). Dan Feldman lawyer Partner Highly Regarded (Project Development and Project Finance), UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 MVP for Energy  Law360, 2025 Rainmaker of the Year Law Middle East Awards 2025 Leading Partner, Infrastructure and projects (including project finance) - United Arab Emirates Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Leading Partner, Oil, gas and natural resources - United Arab Emirates Legal 500 EMEA 2025 ''Dan is one of the real stars; we trust Dan completely. He's very reliable, and knowledgeable about the region'' CLIENT FEEDBACK, CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2025 ''Dan is knowledgeable about the region and about the law. He is also highly commercial and is top of the list for us'' CLIENT FEEDBACK, CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2025 “Dan has developed a leading profile in the hydrogen and energy transition space and is today a true expert.” CLIENT FEEDBACK, CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2023 “He is energetic, commercial and extremely knowledgeable.” Client Feedback, Chambers Global, 2023 Leading Lawyer, Energy Oil \u0026amp; gas Industry, 2023 IFLR1000 Leading Lawyer, 2023 Legal500 Leading Lawyer, Chambers Ranked in Global, Projects \u0026amp; Energy, 2023 Chambers Global MVP for Project Finance Law360 2022 Named by Chambers Global: Projects and Energy Chambers Global 2021-2025 Named as a “Leading Individual” Legal500 for UAE Oil, Gas and Natural Resources in 2022-2025 “Emerging as a go-to lawyer for Middle Eastern energy and infrastructure projects” Chambers Global 2022 “Is known for his work advising on the full life cycle of power deals” Chambers Global 2022 “Dan is great, he's really user-friendly and very responsive. He's a real pleasure to deal with.\" Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022 “Dan is impressive, thoughtful and organized.” Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022 “He's a great problem solver who is extremely knowledgeable about us and the Middle East region.” Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022 “They make you feel as if you are the only client!\" Client Feedback, Legal500 2022 “Extensive experience advising on largescale oil and gas, green energy, power and infrastructure projects.\" Legal500 2022 Monash University, Australia  England and Wales Victoria ADNOC / XRG on all aspects of its multi-billion dollar investment into ExxonMobil’s U.S.$7 billion Baytown low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Texas. NEOM on all aspects, from initial MOU to financial close, of the U.S.$8.4 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, the world’s first green ammonia export megaproject to take FID and sign definitive offtake and financing agreements. The project involves the world’s largest single-phase renewables project (4GW in total) as well as a ground-breaking green ammonia / green hydrogen project, including 2.2GW of alkaline electrolysers supplied by Thyssenkrupp Nucera. The Dow Chemical Company on all aspects of its U.S.$20 billion Sadara petrochemicals joint venture with Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia. PETRONAS in relation to its U.S.$28 billion RAPID integrated refinery and petrochemicals project in Pengerang, Malaysia, including the U.S.$7 billion acquisition of an interest by Saudi Aramco in parts of the project. Emirates Global Aluminium on the Guinea Alumina Project, a U.S.$1.6 billion bauxite mining project in Guinea, West Africa. This was the largest mining project financing ever in West Africa and was awarded Global Multilateral Deal of the Year 2019 by PFI. JERA on its joint venture with CF Industries to develop the U.S.$4 billion “Blue Point” low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia export facility in Louisiana, U.S. Chevron on its development of low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia projects on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Moeve (formerly known as CEPSA), one of Spain's largest energy companies, on one of the country’s leading green hydrogen projects, which will help decarbonize Moeve’s refinery at Huelva. JBIC on the financing of the U.S.$3.5 billion Facility D IWPP in Qatar, from bid stage to financial close. JERA on its program to import clean ammonia to Japan for co-firing in thermal power plants to decarbonize the Japanese electricity system. Reliance Industries Limited on Saudi Aramco’s acquisition of an interest in its oil-to-chemicals business. EverWind Fuels on all aspects of a U.S.$6 billion green hydrogen and ammonia export megaproject, in Nova Scotia, Canada. One of India’s largest energy companies on green methanol and green ammonia export projects in the country. A leading global supermajor on regulatory matters relating to low-carbon business and projects in South Korea (including the CHPS programme), Japan (including the hydrogen CfD programme), Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, the U.S, and Kazakhstan. The lenders on the U.S.$12.5 billion joint venture for the Jazan IGCC / ASU project, the largest grey hydrogen project in the world. Awarded Global Deal of the Year by the PFI Awards, 2021; and MENA Hybrid Energy Deal of the Year at the IJGlobal Awards 2021. One of Singapore’s largest energy companies and two of Japan’s largest energy companies in a joint venture to develop a green ammonia export project in India. One of Singapore’s largest energy companies on its programme to import clean ammonia into Japan for decarbonization of its power sector. OCP on a green ammonia pilot project with Shell in Morocco. Uniper on offtake from the Hyport Duqm Green Ammonia Project in Oman. Casa Dos Ventos, Brazil’s largest renewable energy company, on a joint venture with TotalEnergies to produce and market green hydrogen hydrogen and ammonia in the Port of Pecem, Ceara, Brazil. Ardian, one of France’s leading investment companies, on hydrogen investment and incentive strategic matters. ACWA Power, Saudi Arabia’s leading renewable energy company, on its green hydrogen project in Uzbekistan. Scatec, one of Europe’s leading renewable energy companies, in joint venture with Fertiglobe and Orascom on the Egypt Green Hydrogen Project, which in 2024 won the first competitive public tender for import of green ammonia into Europe under the H2Global / Hint.co programe. Engie, Fertiglobe and Masdar on a joint venture to develop the UAE’s first green hydrogen and ammonia project. One of Spain’s largest energy companies on a green hydrogen and ammonia export project in Brazil. 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[IJ Investor Awards - Oil \u0026amp; Gas Acquisition of the Year 2023]{{ FIELD }}Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on the establishment of its joint venture with SKC Co., involving the acquisition of a 49% stake in SKC's Korean chemical business following a Korean statutory carve-out process (implied joint venture company value US$1.2bn at closing).{{ FIELD }}ADES Investments on the US$516m takeover of ADES International by a consortium entity owned by ADES Investments, The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and Zamil Investments, including negotiating the bidding consortium shareholding arrangements.{{ FIELD }}A major regional investment entity with two separate investment transactions in each case to acquire an interest in entities holding rights to Saudi Aramco's crude oil / gas pipeline systems within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (overall transaction value exceeding US$14.4bn and US$15.5bn, respectively).{{ FIELD }}Bespin Global on the formation of its joint venture with e\u0026amp; 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Matt has extensive experience advising clients on cross-border merger and acquisition transactions, joint ventures and other corporate structuring arrangements for major projects and strategic investments.\nIn addition to general corporate advisory matters, Matt represents clients across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus in energy and resources (including petrochemicals), infrastructure and manufacturing.\nMatt has practiced in Australia and the Middle East and advised major strategic investors in connection with cross-border transactions around the globe. He has also acted as internal legal counsel within the corporate and investments legal functions of a listed logistics business, a listed manufacturing businesses and a fund manager with over $150bn assets under management. Matt Hartsuyker lawyer Partner Rising Star Partner, Corporate and M\u0026amp;A in Saudi Arabia IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 Matt recommended for corporate and M\u0026amp;A, oil \u0026amp; gas, infrastructure in the UAE, as well as for projects and energy in KSA The 2025 edition of Legal 500 EMEA Lead team member advising on on IJInvestor Oil \u0026amp; Gas Acquisition of the Year 2023 ADNOC Gas Lead senior associate member in team awarded TMT Team of the Year at The Oath Middle East Legal Awards Bond University  Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia Law Society of Victoria Dow on the US$ 125 million sale of its 50% ownership in its DowAksa joint venture, a manufacturer of carbon fire and carbon fibre composites, to Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.S. (Aksa), with primary operations in Turkey. ACWA Power on its US$ 693 million acquisition of ownership interests in power generation, water desalination and associated O\u0026amp;M companies in Kuwait and Bahrain from Engie SA. Enersol, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC and Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC, on its US$ 225 million acquisition of a 95% equity stake in Deep Well Services (DWS), a leader in lateral drilling through advanced technologies and services within the energy sector in the US. Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) on the acquisition of a majority stake in Spectro Alloys Corporation, a leading secondary foundry alloy producer in the United States. Geltec on the acquisition of certain pharmaceutical business lines and manufacturing equipment. Prior to joining the firm, Matt advised:\nADNOC on all aspects of the carve out from ADNOC of its gas business assets and the associated creation and operations of ADNOC Gas, one of the world's largest integrated energy companies in preparation for its subsequent listing on the ADX. 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Gulf Investment Corporation on the sale of a waterproofing and insulation materials business, operated through a KSA parent company and with subsidiaries and branches across MENA (sale consideration circa US 65m). Geltec on all aspects of the sale of its pharmaceutical manufacturing business located in the UAE to Yas Holding. ADNOC on all aspects of the strategic buy-out of a joint venture partner in one of its gas business operating companies. Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on all aspects of its joint venture with Pembina Pipeline Corporation for the development of an integrated propane dehydrogenation plant and polypropylene upgrading facility in Canada (value exceeding CA$4bn). ADNOC on the sale of an interest in its gas pipeline infrastructure in the UAE to a consortium of international investors. A Middle East FMCG group on the acquisition of a Middle East nutrition and supplements products distribution business with substantial operations and target entities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with distribution channels in a substantial number of middle east markets from private equity and founder sellers (transaction value circa $40m). Venice Energy on all aspects of the development of an LNG receiving terminal in South Australia, including investments into the project, FSRU procurement, land acquisition, and use and off-take arrangements. Interserve in respect of the sale of the Adyard O\u0026amp;G, power and water services business to the Altrad Group. Agilitas Private Equity on the circa EU45m acquisition of the SAAB technologies business. Equitix Investors on the acquisition by Equitix of a majority interest in the \"Westfield\" offshore wind energy project. Interserve on the sale of Interserve's 70% interest in The Oman Construction Company LLC to Hark Capital. 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Finance \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"IFLR1000 2021\"}{{ FIELD }}ACWA Power on its US$ 693 million acquisition of ownership interests in power generation, water desalination and associated O\u0026amp;M companies in Kuwait and Bahrain from Engie SA.{{ FIELD }}UAE Government-owned entities on the financing, acquisition and grid integration of captive power and water assets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.{{ FIELD }}EverWind Fuels on Americas’ first green hydrogen / export megaproject in Nova Scotia, Canada.{{ FIELD }}Saudi Arabia’s new gigaproject development company, on a $6.5 billion green energy joint venture with ACWA Power and Air Products that will incorporate the region’s largest wind and solar renewables production projects (4GW in total), as well as a ground-breaking green hydrogen / green ammonia export project.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on its acquisition of an interest in Masdar and the creation of a world-leading green hydrogen investment platform.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on the procurement of new onshore and offshore accommodation facilities in Abu Dhabi.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on the disposal of a minority interest in ADNOC Refining (with a valuation of circa $20 billion) to Eni and OMV.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on the purchase of a 10% interest in VTTI, giving ADNOC access to a network of 15 hydrocarbon storage terminals across 14 countries.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on the disposal of a majority interest in ADNOC Fertilisers to OCI.{{ FIELD }}Reliance Industries Limited on Saudi Aramco’s acquisition of an interest in its oil-to-chemicals business.{{ FIELD }}The Government of a North African country on the development of a $25 billion nuclear new build project, including the negotiation of the EPC, Fuel Supply, O\u0026amp;M and Radio-active Waste Treatment contracts.{{ FIELD }}Bond underwriters on the project bond refinancing of the Mirfa IWPP in Abu Dhabi.{{ FIELD }}Masdar and Bee’ah on the development and financing of the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Project, the GCC’s first waste-to energy project.{{ FIELD }}The lenders to the Engie consortium on the $2.1 billion development and financing of the Fadhili IPP in Saudi Arabia. Awarded MENA “Power Deal of the Year” at the IJGlobal Awards, 2017.{{ FIELD }}The initial purchasers on the $814 million bond offering by ACWA Power Management and Investments One Limited.{{ FIELD }}The Dow Chemical Company on its $20 billion joint venture with Saudi Aramco to develop and finance the Sadara Integrated Chemicals Project in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Citadel Capital (now Qalaa Holdings) in connection with the $3.7 billion development and financing of Egyptian Refining Company’s Mostorod refinery, which is Africa’s largest-ever private sector project financing project and IFLR’s 2012 “Middle East Project Finance Deal of the Year”{{ FIELD }}The lenders to the Oman Oil Company and LG International consortium developing the Musandam IPP in Oman.{{ FIELD }}The lenders to International Power S.A.’s bid for the Ibri/Sohar 3 IPPs in Oman.{{ FIELD }}ACWA Power in connection with the Nam Dinh IPP in Vietnam.{{ FIELD }}The lenders to ACWA Power in connection with its bids for the Saudi Aramco Cogeneration Projects in Hawiyah, Abqaiq and Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia and the Mirfa IWPP in Abu Dhabi, UAE.{{ FIELD }}The lenders in connection with the Mesaieed A IPP in Qatar.{{ FIELD }}Masdar on its acquisition of an interest in the Cibuk 1 Wind Farm being developed in Serbia.{{ FIELD }}A consortium led by ACWA Power in connection with its bid for the Riyadh PP11 IPP in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Masdar on its bid for the 100 MW Solar Photovoltaic IPP in Dubai.{{ FIELD }}The lenders to the consortia led by ACWA Power in connection with bids for the Hassyan 1 IPP in Dubai, U.A.E., the Az Zour North IPP in Kuwait and the Qurayyat IWP in Oman.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on its $4.5 billion energy supply arrangements with The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation.{{ FIELD }}Dolphin Energy in connection with its long and short-term gas supply and purchase arrangements in the UAE and Qatar.{{ FIELD }}The minority shareholder on all aspects of the establishment and financing of a joint venture with Transocean for the construction of the Discoverer Luanda (an enhanced enterprise class drill ship) subcontracted to BP for oil drilling operations offshore Angola.{{ FIELD }}Guinea Alumina Corporation (and its parent company, Emirates Global Aluminium, which is owned by Mubadala and DUBAL) on the $1.6 billion development and financing of a bauxite mine in the Republic of Guinea.{{ FIELD }}Mubadala Investment Company and Trafigura in respect of their investment in MMX Porto Sudeste LTDA’s iron ore port in Brazil.{{ FIELD }}Brendan Hundt is a partner in our Corporate, Finance and Investments practice group, working from our Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices. He focuses on international project development and financing in the infrastructure, power and water and oil and gas sectors. He specializes on energy and infrastructure projects in the MENA region funded on a limited recourse basis.\nBrendan represents corporate and government entities including the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, ACWA Power, ENGIE, Mubadala Investment Company, The Dow Chemical Company, Dubal Holding, Reliance Industries Limited, EverWind, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC). Partner Rising Star Partner (Project Development and Project Finance in the UAE)  IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 Rated as a “Notable Practitioner” for UAE Project Development \u0026amp; Finance  IFLR1000 2021 University of Technology Sydney  University of Technology Sydney  England and Wales New South Wales ACWA Power on its US$ 693 million acquisition of ownership interests in power generation, water desalination and associated O\u0026amp;M companies in Kuwait and Bahrain from Engie SA. UAE Government-owned entities on the financing, acquisition and grid integration of captive power and water assets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. EverWind Fuels on Americas’ first green hydrogen / export megaproject in Nova Scotia, Canada. Saudi Arabia’s new gigaproject development company, on a $6.5 billion green energy joint venture with ACWA Power and Air Products that will incorporate the region’s largest wind and solar renewables production projects (4GW in total), as well as a ground-breaking green hydrogen / green ammonia export project. ADNOC on its acquisition of an interest in Masdar and the creation of a world-leading green hydrogen investment platform. ADNOC on the procurement of new onshore and offshore accommodation facilities in Abu Dhabi. ADNOC on the disposal of a minority interest in ADNOC Refining (with a valuation of circa $20 billion) to Eni and OMV. ADNOC on the purchase of a 10% interest in VTTI, giving ADNOC access to a network of 15 hydrocarbon storage terminals across 14 countries. ADNOC on the disposal of a majority interest in ADNOC Fertilisers to OCI. Reliance Industries Limited on Saudi Aramco’s acquisition of an interest in its oil-to-chemicals business. The Government of a North African country on the development of a $25 billion nuclear new build project, including the negotiation of the EPC, Fuel Supply, O\u0026amp;M and Radio-active Waste Treatment contracts. Bond underwriters on the project bond refinancing of the Mirfa IWPP in Abu Dhabi. Masdar and Bee’ah on the development and financing of the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Project, the GCC’s first waste-to energy project. The lenders to the Engie consortium on the $2.1 billion development and financing of the Fadhili IPP in Saudi Arabia. Awarded MENA “Power Deal of the Year” at the IJGlobal Awards, 2017. The initial purchasers on the $814 million bond offering by ACWA Power Management and Investments One Limited. The Dow Chemical Company on its $20 billion joint venture with Saudi Aramco to develop and finance the Sadara Integrated Chemicals Project in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Citadel Capital (now Qalaa Holdings) in connection with the $3.7 billion development and financing of Egyptian Refining Company’s Mostorod refinery, which is Africa’s largest-ever private sector project financing project and IFLR’s 2012 “Middle East Project Finance Deal of the Year” The lenders to the Oman Oil Company and LG International consortium developing the Musandam IPP in Oman. The lenders to International Power S.A.’s bid for the Ibri/Sohar 3 IPPs in Oman. ACWA Power in connection with the Nam Dinh IPP in Vietnam. The lenders to ACWA Power in connection with its bids for the Saudi Aramco Cogeneration Projects in Hawiyah, Abqaiq and Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia and the Mirfa IWPP in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The lenders in connection with the Mesaieed A IPP in Qatar. Masdar on its acquisition of an interest in the Cibuk 1 Wind Farm being developed in Serbia. A consortium led by ACWA Power in connection with its bid for the Riyadh PP11 IPP in Saudi Arabia. Masdar on its bid for the 100 MW Solar Photovoltaic IPP in Dubai. The lenders to the consortia led by ACWA Power in connection with bids for the Hassyan 1 IPP in Dubai, U.A.E., the Az Zour North IPP in Kuwait and the Qurayyat IWP in Oman. ADNOC on its $4.5 billion energy supply arrangements with The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation. Dolphin Energy in connection with its long and short-term gas supply and purchase arrangements in the UAE and Qatar. The minority shareholder on all aspects of the establishment and financing of a joint venture with Transocean for the construction of the Discoverer Luanda (an enhanced enterprise class drill ship) subcontracted to BP for oil drilling operations offshore Angola. Guinea Alumina Corporation (and its parent company, Emirates Global Aluminium, which is owned by Mubadala and DUBAL) on the $1.6 billion development and financing of a bauxite mine in the Republic of Guinea. Mubadala Investment Company and Trafigura in respect of their investment in MMX Porto Sudeste LTDA’s iron ore port in Brazil.","searchable_name":"Brendan Hundt","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":444371,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":1758,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eNabil A. Issa is a partner in the Corporate, Finance and Investments Group of King \u0026amp; Spalding, working from Riyadh and the UAE offices.\u0026nbsp; Mr. Issa's experience includes work in the areas of funds, joint ventures, foreign investment, private equity, privatizations, venture capital, healthcare, energy, restructurings and real estate industry transactions. He is particularly known for his development of innovative funds and investment structures for real estate and private equity investments in Saudi Arabia. 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Issa is a partner in the Corporate, Finance and Investments Group of King \u0026amp; Spalding, working from Riyadh and the UAE offices.\u0026nbsp; Mr. Issa's experience includes work in the areas of funds, joint ventures, foreign investment, private equity, privatizations, venture capital, healthcare, energy, restructurings and real estate industry transactions. He is particularly known for his development of innovative funds and investment structures for real estate and private equity investments in Saudi Arabia. [[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNabil is regularly cited by independent legal directories and client-based surveys. \u003cem\u003eChambers Global\u003c/em\u003e 2023 highly ranks Nabil for his corporate and investment funds work (Band 1) in the Middle East and recognizes him as an expert in Saudi corporate (Band 1) and capital market matters.\u0026nbsp; \u003cem\u003eChambers Global\u003c/em\u003e, identifies Nabil as a \u0026ldquo;renowned M\u0026amp;A and investment funds practitioner who splits his time between Dubai and the firm's associated office in Riyadh\u0026rdquo;. Clients describe him as an \"excellent business lawyer\" and commend him for \"his knowledge and understanding of the business environment in Dubai and Saudi\", mentioning that this \"makes him one of the most valuable mentors for business managers in the region\".\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, Nabil is listed as a \u0026ldquo;Leading Individual\u0026rdquo; for his corporate work in Saudi Arabia by \u003cem\u003eLegal500 EMEA 2023 \u003c/em\u003eand on their \"Power List\" as a leading M\u0026amp;A lawyer in the Middle East.\u0026nbsp; He was again recognized in 2023 by \u003cem\u003eAsian Legal Business\u003c/em\u003e in its MENA Super 50 list for outstanding client service.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNabil received both his J.D. and a graduate certification in Middle East and Islamic Law from the University of Pennsylvania.\u0026nbsp; Following graduation, Nabil was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to UAE University. Nabil was a founding member and senior editor of the \u003cem\u003eJournal of Constitutional Law\u003c/em\u003e at the University of Pennsylvania.\u0026nbsp; Nabil is proficient in Arabic as well as being fluent in English.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate Equity/Venture Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvents Investment Fund\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; \u003c/em\u003ecounsel in relation to various funds and joint venture agreement to develop iconic entertainment facilities in Saudi Arabia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGulf Islamic Investments\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; \u003c/em\u003ecounsel on all aspects of structuring and documentation in relation to the acquisition of a majority stake in Al Meswak Dental Clinics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWestern Union\u003c/em\u003e \u0026ndash; 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 and first Saudi digital bank as stc Bank\u003cem\u003e (awarded \u0026ldquo;M\u0026amp;A, Equity \u0026amp; 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IPO Deal of the Year” for 2020 by Islamic Finance News).{{ FIELD }}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).{{ FIELD }}Ikcon – counsel in relation to its Series A round and sale to REEF Technology (awarded both \"Cross Border and UAE Deal of the Year\" for 2021 by Islamic Finance News).{{ FIELD }}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\u0026amp;A Deal of the Year” in 2020).{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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).{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}NMC Healthcare plc – counsel on formation of a fund, structure and investments in multiple hospitals and medical centers in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Ventures (Wa'ed) – counsel on the structuring and acquisition of various early stage companies in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Mizuho Gulf – counsel in relation to formation of a fund and majority acquisition of a food \u0026amp;amp; beverage company in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Naqel Express – counsel in relation to sellers to Saudi post.{{ FIELD }}Wadi Makkah – counsel in relation to a structure through ADGM and multiple acquisitions of early stage companies in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}Malaz Capital – counsel in relation to the sale and leaseback of two BAE compounds in Saudi Arabia and eventual sale of the Salwa compound.{{ FIELD }}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).{{ FIELD }}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).{{ FIELD }}Corporate/Restructurings\nAzmeel Contracting – counsel in relation to US$2 billion restructuring and a Saudi FRP utilizing a Sukuk mudaraba (awarded restructuring deal of the year by Islamic Finance News and shortlisted for the same by IFLR in 2023).\nSME Authority – counsel on potential revisions to laws and regulations in relation to private equity and venture capital industries in Saudi Arabia.\nVarious Family Groups – counsel in relation to restructurings in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and various private wealth mandates.\nDiaverum – counsel in relation to the structuring and successful bid for the privatization of dialysis centers in Saudi Arabia.\nAl Borg Laboratories – counsel in relation to restructuring prior to partial acquisition by Investcorp.\nVarious major U.S. defense contractors – counsel in relation to their sales and joint ventures in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi.\nAl 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.{{ FIELD }}Investment Funds\nSovereign Wealth Fund – counsel on the formation of a fund of funds over SR 4 billion focused on venture capital and private equity in Saudi Arabia.\nAlinma Investment and Jeddah Economic Company – counsel on the formation and financing of a fund to develop the kilometer high tower in Jeddah.\nMerak Capital – counsel in relation to a CMA debt fund.\nVarious CMI's – counsel to multiple client in relation to forming Saudi CMA regulated REITs.\nSolidere International – counsel 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.\nAl 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.\nSHUAA 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.\nSEDCO Capital – counsel regarding formation of a Shari’ah-compliant Saudi Arabian property income fund and a related REIT in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Nabil A. Issa is a partner in the Corporate, Finance and Investments Group of King \u0026amp; Spalding, working from Riyadh and the UAE offices.  Mr. Issa's experience includes work in the areas of funds, joint ventures, foreign investment, private equity, privatizations, venture capital, healthcare, energy, restructurings and real estate industry transactions. He is particularly known for his development of innovative funds and investment structures for real estate and private equity investments in Saudi Arabia. \nNabil is regularly cited by independent legal directories and client-based surveys. Chambers Global 2023 highly ranks Nabil for his corporate and investment funds work (Band 1) in the Middle East and recognizes him as an expert in Saudi corporate (Band 1) and capital market matters.  Chambers Global, identifies Nabil as a “renowned M\u0026amp;A and investment funds practitioner who splits his time between Dubai and the firm's associated office in Riyadh”. Clients describe him as an \"excellent business lawyer\" and commend him for \"his knowledge and understanding of the business environment in Dubai and Saudi\", mentioning that this \"makes him one of the most valuable mentors for business managers in the region\". \nMoreover, Nabil is listed as a “Leading Individual” for his corporate work in Saudi Arabia by Legal500 EMEA 2023 and on their \"Power List\" as a leading M\u0026amp;A lawyer in the Middle East.  He was again recognized in 2023 by Asian Legal Business in its MENA Super 50 list for outstanding client service.\nNabil received both his J.D. and a graduate certification in Middle East and Islamic Law from the University of Pennsylvania.  Following graduation, Nabil was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to UAE University. Nabil was a founding member and senior editor of the Journal of Constitutional Law at the University of Pennsylvania.  Nabil is proficient in Arabic as well as being fluent in English. Partner Highly Regarded (Private Equity, M\u0026amp;A and Restructuring \u0026amp; Insolvency), UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 Recommended - Tier 1 Commercial, Corporate and M\u0026amp;A Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Band 1: Investment Funds in the Middle East  Chambers Global, 2014–2022 Leading Individual: Corporate—Saudi Arabia Legal 500 Europe, Middle East \u0026amp; Africa, 2019-2023 Band 2: Corporate—Middle East  Chambers Global, 2022 Leading Corporate Lawyer The Best Lawyers Saudi Arabia, 2016-2018 Leading Lawyer: All 15 categories  Islamic Finance News Guide to the World’s Leading Islamic Finance Lawyers Euromoney 2021 Guide to the World’s Leading Emerging Markets Lawyers Euromoney 2021 University of California-San Diego  University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Law School District of Columbia New Jersey New York American Bar Association Private Equity/Venture Capital\nEvents Investment Fund – counsel in relation to various funds and joint venture agreement to develop iconic entertainment facilities in Saudi Arabia. Gulf Islamic Investments – counsel on all aspects of structuring and documentation in relation to the acquisition of a majority stake in Al Meswak Dental Clinics. 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 and first Saudi digital bank as stc Bank (awarded “M\u0026amp;A, Equity \u0026amp; 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). Ikcon – counsel in relation to its Series A round and sale to REEF Technology (awarded both \"Cross Border and UAE Deal of the Year\" for 2021 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\u0026amp;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 \u0026amp;amp; beverage company in Saudi Arabia. Naqel Express – counsel in relation to sellers to Saudi post. Wadi Makkah – counsel in relation to a structure through ADGM and multiple acquisitions of early stage companies in Saudi Arabia. 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. 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). Corporate/Restructurings\nAzmeel Contracting – counsel in relation to US$2 billion restructuring and a Saudi FRP utilizing a Sukuk mudaraba (awarded restructuring deal of the year by Islamic Finance News and shortlisted for the same by IFLR in 2023).\nSME Authority – counsel on potential revisions to laws and regulations in relation to private equity and venture capital industries in Saudi Arabia.\nVarious Family Groups – counsel in relation to restructurings in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and various private wealth mandates.\nDiaverum – counsel in relation to the structuring and successful bid for the privatization of dialysis centers in Saudi Arabia.\nAl Borg Laboratories – counsel in relation to restructuring prior to partial acquisition by Investcorp.\nVarious major U.S. defense contractors – counsel in relation to their sales and joint ventures in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi.\nAl 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. 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Macky has represented and advised clients on a broad range of investment funds, technology and venture capital matters. Macky also regularly advises clients on the establishment of conventional and Shari’ah-compliant investment funds including venture capital funds. Macky is co-head of the firm’s Africa practice and has extensive experience advising clients on transactions in Africa. \nMacky has been consistently recognized by Chambers Global, Legal 500, Euromoney and Who's Who Legal for his practice. Macky was recently recognized by Law360 as a Rising Star in Fintech in their annual list of top legal talent under the age of 40. He was the recipient of the Rising Star of the Year Award at the Chambers Awards 2025, the Rising Star - Lawyer of the Year Award at the IFLR Middle East Awards 2020 and was named “Rising Star - Private Practice” by Legal Week at the Middle East Legal Awards 2020. He was also the recipient of the Inclusion Advocacy Leader of the Year Award at the Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards EMEA 2024. Additionally, Macky has been recognized by Yahoo Finance and EMpower as a Future Leader on the annual Future Leaders list (2021). \nPrior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Macky worked in the corporate department of a magic circle law firm and has spent a period on secondment with London Stock Exchange listed hedge fund Man Group plc advising on corporate and investment fund matters. Macky also worked in the UK House of Lords for Rt. Hon Baroness Scotland of Asthal QC (Commonwealth Secretary-General and former UK Attorney General). \nHe holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Intellectual Property Law from Oxford University and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the London School of Economics (LSE). Partner \"Middle East Inclusion Advocacy Leader of the Year\"  Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards 2024 Macky O'Sullivan is always supportive and goes out of his way to make things happen. He is a super-dependable guy\" Venture Capital \u0026amp; Emerging Markets - Chambers Global Leading Lawyer, Fintech Chambers 2025 \"Macky was our hero many times. He's always available, always supportive, and goes out of his way to make things happen\" Chambers Rising Star - Fintech (Top Attorneys under 40) Law360 Next Generation Partner  The Legal 500 EMEA 2024: Investment Fund Formation and Management - United Arab Emirates \"Macky O'Sullivan is always super-responsive\" Chambers Global 2024: Venture Capital and Emerging Companies in the UAE Leading practitioner for Investment Funds Euromoney 2022 Rising Star Euromoney's 2021 Rising Stars Expert Guide \"Responsive, attentive and proactive; understands our needs and what our expectations are\". 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Real Estate\nRepresent Saudi Fransi Capital on the establishment of a SAR 4 billion real estate development fund for purposes of developing a portion of King Salman Park in Riyadh.{{ FIELD }}Represent Arcapita on the establishment of a SAR 1.8 billion Saudi Arabian domiciled logistics fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent Jeddah Economic City on the creation of a Shari’ah-compliant US$2.23 billion fund to finance the completion of Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, which will be the world’s tallest tower.{{ FIELD }}Represent Emirates NBD Capital and Arcapita on the establishment of a USD 200 million Shariah compliant real estate fund to invest in the Saudi Arabian logistics sector.{{ FIELD }}Represent Derayah Financial Company on the structuring of multiple income generating and development real estate funds.{{ FIELD }}Represent SEDCO Capital on the formation of a Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate fund.{{ FIELD }}Fund Formation - Publicly Listed REITs and CEITFs\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.{{ FIELD }}Represent Jadwa Investment Company, SEDCO Capital, Alkhabeer Capital and others on the establishment various REITs approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.{{ FIELD }}Represent Alkhabeer Capital on the formation of the first closed-ended traded fund approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Arabian Stock Exchange. Also advised Alkhabeer Capital on the establishment of two-subsequent closed-ended investment traded funds that are listed on the Saudi Arabian Stock Exchange.{{ FIELD }}Fund Formation - Credit Funds\nRepresent Riyad Capital to establish a Saudi Arabian domiciled credit fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent Al Rajhi Capital to establish Al Rajhi International Corporate Credit Fund, a Shari’ah compliant Saudi Arabian domiciled fund investing in credit opportunities internationally.{{ FIELD }}Represent Sidra Capital on the establishment of a Saudi Arabian domiciled direct financing fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent Merak Capital in establishing a Saudi Arabian domiciled direct financing fund.{{ FIELD }}Fund Formation - Fixed Income and Money Market\nRepresent Franklin Templeton on the structuring and establishment of its first Saudi Arabian domiciled fixed income fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent Al Jazira Capital to enter into a joint venture with Guidance Investments and ATEL Capital Group establish a Saudi Arabian equipment leasing and financing fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent Samba Capital on the establishment of a first-of-its kind SAR 2 billion public Saudi Arabian fund to invest in sovereign Sukuk.{{ FIELD }}Represent SEDCO Capital and Derayah Financial Company on the structuring and establishment of various fixed income and money market funds.{{ FIELD }}Regulated Entities\nRepresent various clients including Franklin Templeton, Ninety One, Arcapita, Sahm Capital, Greenstone, Arch Capital and others in establishing regulated entities licensed by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority.{{ FIELD }}Sayf's practice focuses on the investment funds and asset management industry in the Middle East, particularly in relation to the structuring and establishment of various types of investment funds used to raise Middle East capital. In addition to his core investment funds practice, Sayf also leads on financial services regulatory matters and is a core member of the firm's real estate practice in the Middle East.\nSayf mainly advises regional and global clients on various asset management and investment structuring matters. He advises clients on the structuring, formation and governance of various types of public and private, listed and unlisted investment funds, including private equity, venture capital, real estate and infrastructure, credit, equity and money market investment funds and also generally advises clients on innovative corporate, real estate and other investment structures in the GCC region, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia.\nIn addition, Sayf continues to advise global and regional asset managers and placement agents on securities laws and the corporate and regulatory aspects of structuring and establishing regulated asset management and advisory businesses in the region.\nLegal 500 EMEA ranked Sayf as a “Rising Star” for Investment Fund Formation and Management. Sayf Shuqair lawyer Partner Rising Star - Investment Fund Formation and Management, United Arab Emirates Legal 500 EMEA 2023 University of Kent  Fund Formation - Private Equity and Venture Capital\nRepresent Jadwa Investment Company on the establishment of its first regional blind-pool private equity fund with a total size of SAR 1 billion. Represent Saudi Fransi Capital on the establishment of a SAR 1.5 billion Shariah-compliant private equity fund to develop, own and operate data centers in Saudi Arabia. Represent Ashmore Investment Saudi Arabia on the establishment of two parallel private equity funds with a size of SAR 1 billion to invest in the Saudi Arabian healthcare sector. Represent Merak Capital on the establishment of the first Saudi Arabian domiciled private equity fund that focuses on the gaming sector. Represent Artal Capital on the establishment of a Saudi Arabian domiciled private equity fund. Fund Formation - Real Estate\nRepresent Saudi Fransi Capital on the establishment of a SAR 4 billion real estate development fund for purposes of developing a portion of King Salman Park in Riyadh. Represent Arcapita on the establishment of a SAR 1.8 billion Saudi Arabian domiciled logistics fund. Represent Jeddah Economic City on the creation of a Shari’ah-compliant US$2.23 billion fund to finance the completion of Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, which will be the world’s tallest tower. Represent Emirates NBD Capital and Arcapita on the establishment of a USD 200 million Shariah compliant real estate fund to invest in the Saudi Arabian logistics sector. Represent Derayah Financial Company on the structuring of multiple income generating and development real estate funds. Represent SEDCO Capital on the formation of a Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate fund. Fund Formation - Publicly Listed REITs and CEITFs\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. Represent Jadwa Investment Company, SEDCO Capital, Alkhabeer Capital and others on the establishment various REITs approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange. Represent Alkhabeer Capital on the formation of the first closed-ended traded fund approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Arabian Stock Exchange. Also advised Alkhabeer Capital on the establishment of two-subsequent closed-ended investment traded funds that are listed on the Saudi Arabian Stock Exchange. Fund Formation - Credit Funds\nRepresent Riyad Capital to establish a Saudi Arabian domiciled credit fund. Represent Al Rajhi Capital to establish Al Rajhi International Corporate Credit Fund, a Shari’ah compliant Saudi Arabian domiciled fund investing in credit opportunities internationally. Represent Sidra Capital on the establishment of a Saudi Arabian domiciled direct financing fund. Represent Merak Capital in establishing a Saudi Arabian domiciled direct financing fund. Fund Formation - Fixed Income and Money Market\nRepresent Franklin Templeton on the structuring and establishment of its first Saudi Arabian domiciled fixed income fund. Represent Al Jazira Capital to enter into a joint venture with Guidance Investments and ATEL Capital Group establish a Saudi Arabian equipment leasing and financing fund. Represent Samba Capital on the establishment of a first-of-its kind SAR 2 billion public Saudi Arabian fund to invest in sovereign Sukuk. Represent SEDCO Capital and Derayah Financial Company on the structuring and establishment of various fixed income and money market funds. 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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. 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.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames has extensive experience counselling sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutional investors on their investments in private funds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe 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.\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","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 formation of Alpha Wave Innovation Fund, an AED 1.1 billion venture capital fund 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}}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Leading Lawyer in the UAE and Saudi Arabia for Investment Funds, Private Equity and M\u0026amp;A\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"IFLR 1000, 2016-2021\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Recognized Rising Star for Asset Management \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Law 360, 2017-2018\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Power 30, Most Influential People in Fund Services\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"MENA Fund Manager, 2016\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Finalist for DIFC Courts’ Young Lawyer of the Year\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"2014\"}{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ 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. Represent Saudi Jordanian Investment Fund on its investment into OpenSooq.com. Represent ADQ on its series F investment in BYJUs, the leading Indian edtech company. Represent Elm Information Technology Company on its VC investments into Foodics, Zid, Cura, Syarah and Carefer. Represent Arrow Labs on its series A financing round led by Draper Ventures. Represent Selfologi on its seed financing round led by Xenel Industries. Represent Salasa on its series A financing round led by Flow and including 500 Startups and Saudi Venture Capital Company. Represent Intelmatix in its seed financing round led by STV. 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. Represent Aramis Partners on the structuring and acquisition of Al Tarbiyah Al Islamiyah School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 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. 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.","searchable_name":"James R. Stull","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null}]}}