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He has handled cases before Saudi courts and tribunals and handled matters for international and local lenders and sponsors to major projects, mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs.\nAl Fahad was an advisor to the Saudi Ministry of Commerce and Industry on the proposed accession of Saudi Arabia to the World Trade Organization, to a global energy company on the proposed Saudi Gas Initiative and on several projects related to the privatization of government entities. He has represented parties in major and complex disputes in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.\nAl Fahad is a graduate of Michigan State University (B.A,) School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University (M.A.) and Yale Law School (JD).  In addition, Al Fahad was the recipient of a fellowship at Harvard University, where he was appointed jointly as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies and a Research Fellow at Harvard Law School. 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Abdulaziz Al Fahad Partner / Chairman, Saudi Arabia Practice Eminent Practitioners: Dispute Resolution, Saudi Arabia Chambers Global Guide 2024 Michigan State University Michigan State University College of Law Yale University Yale Law School Johns Hopkins University  Saudi Arabia Member of the Committee for the Development of International Trade, Chamber of Commerce, Riyadh Member of the Advisory Commission to the Supreme Economic Council (1999-2003) Member of the Academic Committee, Legal Experts Commission, Council of Ministers (2002 - 2008)","searchable_name":"Abdulaziz Al Fahad","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":32,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":443970,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6908,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eMr Alarfaj previously worked with Saudi Aramco as Legal Advisor to both the Ministry of Petroleum and the company. \u0026nbsp;Mr. Alarfaj has over 22 years\u0026rsquo; experience in the region and is an advisor on various corporate matters, including merger and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial contracts, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets transactions and private equity transactions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has handled matters for international lenders and sponsors to major Saudi project and commercial and Islamic-compliant financings. Mr. Alarfaj also has experience handling complex cases before Saudi courts and tribunals. Mr. Alarfaj is actively involved in advising Saudi and foreign clients on a wide range of Saudi Arabian corporate, Sharia, and commercial law issues.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Alarfaj has extensive experience in disputes, including arbitration and mediation. He is frequently appointed as an expert witness on matters pertaining to Saudi law before courts and tribunals in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. Mr. Alarfaj also serves as an arbitrator at the Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration, specializing in commercial disputes.\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"fahad-alarfaj","email":"farfaj@kslaw.com","phone":"+966 557 974 666","matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e Litigation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:6,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:6}\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActed on several major and minor cases before all types of courts, at every level of the judicial system, including appeals to the Supreme Judicial Council (now the Supreme Court).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW26984956 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26984956 BCX0\"\u003eA\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26984956 BCX0\"\u003eppeared as an advocate before the 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Petroleum and the company. \u0026nbsp;Mr. Alarfaj has over 22 years\u0026rsquo; experience in the region and is an advisor on various corporate matters, including merger and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial contracts, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets transactions and private equity transactions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has handled matters for international lenders and sponsors to major Saudi project and commercial and Islamic-compliant financings. Mr. Alarfaj also has experience handling complex cases before Saudi courts and tribunals. Mr. Alarfaj is actively involved in advising Saudi and foreign clients on a wide range of Saudi Arabian corporate, Sharia, and commercial law issues.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Alarfaj has extensive experience in disputes, including arbitration and mediation. He is frequently appointed as an expert witness on matters pertaining to Saudi law before courts and tribunals in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. Mr. Alarfaj also serves as an arbitrator at the Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration, specializing in commercial disputes.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e Litigation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:6,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:6}\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActed on several major and minor cases before all types of courts, at every level of the judicial system, including appeals to the Supreme Judicial Council (now the Supreme Court).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW26984956 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26984956 BCX0\"\u003eA\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26984956 BCX0\"\u003eppeared as an advocate before the general courts, the Board of Grievances' administrative and commercial panels, as 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minor cases before all types of courts, at every level of the judicial system, including appeals to the Supreme Judicial Council (now the Supreme Court).{{ FIELD }}Appeared as an advocate before the general courts, the Board of Grievances' administrative and commercial panels, as well as other dispute resolution bodies.  {{ FIELD }}Represented clients on many occasions before most of the Saudi Arabian administrative committees and tribunals such as those formed for the resolution of banking disputes, customs disputes, insurance disputes and for resolving claims in respect of negotiable instruments.{{ FIELD }}Extensive experience in handling matters before the Committee for Resolving Securities Disputes.{{ FIELD }}Between 2002-2005 represented both the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources in legal disputes before the Board of Grievances and Saudi Aramco in a legal dispute before the General Court. {{ FIELD }}Represented companies in relation to contracting and real estate development disputes, represented leading publications and media outlets before the publishing disputes tribunal, represented various individuals and corporate entities before the Committee for Resolving Securities Disputes and represented several companies before the Board of Grievances and the Commercial Courts in connection with corporate disputes. {{ FIELD }}Advised on claims against the Saudi Government, high profile government officials and businessmen in relation claims raised outside Saudi Arabia, arbitration in London between Saudi and US companies in relation to contractual disputes and high-profile shareholder battles involving major mercantile houses in the Kingdom.  {{ FIELD }}Arbitration \nActed as an arbitrator in domestic arbitration proceedings governed by Saudi law.   {{ FIELD }}Acted in disputes before panels in both scenarios where the seat of arbitration was in Saudi Arabia and panels where the seat of arbitration was outside Saudi Arabia. {{ FIELD }}Expert Witness \nRetained as an expert witness in relation to disputes involving the Saudi Government before the UNCTAD and private Saudi entities before arbitration panels.{{ FIELD }}Prepared expert opinions and affidavits submitted to US courts.{{ FIELD }}Retained as an expert witness in relation to disputes involving Saudi officials. {{ FIELD }}Generally acted as expert witness on disputes governed by Saudi law in proceedings before tribunals in the United Kingdom, United States and Europe.{{ FIELD }}Mr Alarfaj previously worked with Saudi Aramco as Legal Advisor to both the Ministry of Petroleum and the company.  Mr. Alarfaj has over 22 years’ experience in the region and is an advisor on various corporate matters, including merger and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial contracts, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets transactions and private equity transactions.\nHe has handled matters for international lenders and sponsors to major Saudi project and commercial and Islamic-compliant financings. Mr. Alarfaj also has experience handling complex cases before Saudi courts and tribunals. Mr. Alarfaj is actively involved in advising Saudi and foreign clients on a wide range of Saudi Arabian corporate, Sharia, and commercial law issues. \nMr. Alarfaj has extensive experience in disputes, including arbitration and mediation. He is frequently appointed as an expert witness on matters pertaining to Saudi law before courts and tribunals in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. Mr. Alarfaj also serves as an arbitrator at the Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration, specializing in commercial disputes. Partner Al Imam Mohammed bin Saud University  Valparaiso University Valparaiso University School of Law American University Washington College of Law American University Washington College of Law Saudi Arabia Member of the Massachusetts Bar Association Member of the Saudi Bar Association  Litigation \nActed on several major and minor cases before all types of courts, at every level of the judicial system, including appeals to the Supreme Judicial Council (now the Supreme Court). Appeared as an advocate before the general courts, the Board of Grievances' administrative and commercial panels, as well as other dispute resolution bodies.   Represented clients on many occasions before most of the Saudi Arabian administrative committees and tribunals such as those formed for the resolution of banking disputes, customs disputes, insurance disputes and for resolving claims in respect of negotiable instruments. Extensive experience in handling matters before the Committee for Resolving Securities Disputes. Between 2002-2005 represented both the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources in legal disputes before the Board of Grievances and Saudi Aramco in a legal dispute before the General Court.  Represented companies in relation to contracting and real estate development disputes, represented leading publications and media outlets before the publishing disputes tribunal, represented various individuals and corporate entities before the Committee for Resolving Securities Disputes and represented several companies before the Board of Grievances and the Commercial Courts in connection with corporate disputes.  Advised on claims against the Saudi Government, high profile government officials and businessmen in relation claims raised outside Saudi Arabia, arbitration in London between Saudi and US companies in relation to contractual disputes and high-profile shareholder battles involving major mercantile houses in the Kingdom.   Arbitration \nActed as an arbitrator in domestic arbitration proceedings governed by Saudi law.    Acted in disputes before panels in both scenarios where the seat of arbitration was in Saudi Arabia and panels where the seat of arbitration was outside Saudi Arabia.  Expert Witness \nRetained as an expert witness in relation to disputes involving the Saudi Government before the UNCTAD and private Saudi entities before arbitration panels. Prepared expert opinions and affidavits submitted to US courts. Retained as an expert witness in relation to disputes involving Saudi officials.  Generally acted as expert witness on disputes governed by Saudi law in proceedings before tribunals in the United Kingdom, United States and Europe.","searchable_name":"Fahad N. Alarfaj","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":443980,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6903,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eIbrahim Alkhudair specializes in complex commercial litigation and arbitration, project finance, commercial transactions, and general corporate matters. Ibrahim has over 15 years\u0026rsquo; experience in Saudi Arabia. Ibrahim has acted as counsel in connection with numerous KSA \u0026amp; GCC mergers and acquisition transactions. He frequently advises both sponsors and lenders on project finance.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIbrahim cases are generally high-value complex commercial disputes. He represented high-net-worth individuals, corporations, financial institutions, and government entities in resolving disputes via arbitration, litigation, and mediation. He is experienced in representing clients in arbitrations before major forums, including the ICC, PAC, SCCA, and ad hoc arbitrations, as well as award enforcement. Ibrahim also regularly represents clients before Saudi courts and judicial committees at all levels of litigation including the Saudi Supreme Court.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has notable experience in advising parties on financing high-value projects, cross-border M\u0026amp;A, and joint ventures. Ibrahim's practice also includes advising institutional investors on their investments in private investment funds and sponsors on fund formations. 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Ibrahim has over 15 years’ experience in Saudi Arabia. Ibrahim has acted as counsel in connection with numerous KSA \u0026amp; GCC mergers and acquisition transactions. He frequently advises both sponsors and lenders on project finance.\nIbrahim cases are generally high-value complex commercial disputes. He represented high-net-worth individuals, corporations, financial institutions, and government entities in resolving disputes via arbitration, litigation, and mediation. He is experienced in representing clients in arbitrations before major forums, including the ICC, PAC, SCCA, and ad hoc arbitrations, as well as award enforcement. Ibrahim also regularly represents clients before Saudi courts and judicial committees at all levels of litigation including the Saudi Supreme Court.\nHe has notable experience in advising parties on financing high-value projects, cross-border M\u0026amp;A, and joint ventures. Ibrahim's practice also includes advising institutional investors on their investments in private investment funds and sponsors on fund formations. His deep experience in Saudi court rulings puts him in a unique position when advising clients on various types of transactions in Saudi Arabia. Partner King Saud University College of Law \u0026amp; Political Sciences  Michigan State University Michigan State University College of Law Saudi Arabia Admitted to the Saudi Bar Association Representing a financial institution in proceedings before the Specialized Chamber for Large Claims in the General Court in Riyadh - successfully defending against a (3 Billion+) SAR claim. Representing the defendant in a lawsuit before the Specialized Chamber for Large Claims in the General Court in Dammam - successfully defending against requests to nullify the disposal of 33 real estates. Arbitrator for a claim by a company manager regarding unpaid wages and benefits - the claim amount (5 Million+) SAR. ICC arbitration regarding disputes between mining contracting companies. Successfully obtained the first urgent relief awarded from an emergency arbitrator appointed under the SCCA arbitration rules. the urgent relief was successfully enforced. Successfully reducing fines imposed by the Customs Authority from (30 Million+) SAR down to less than (40k) SAR before the Customs Committees. Advised lenders on debt restructuring/financing of a chemical factory amount (3.7 Billion+) USD. Advised sponsors on financing a medical company - amount (250 Million+) SAR. 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Qualified as a lawyer in England and Wales, and an attorney in both New York and Texas, Martin is a partner in our Mergers \u0026amp; Acquisitions practice, where he has advised on over 100 M\u0026amp;A transactions in the U.S. alone, and has represented clients in transactions in over 70 countries.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin also advises private equity funds on their structuring and formation, and the subsequent acquisition, restructuring and disposition of their portfolio companies. With his dual qualification in the UK and the U.S., he is perfectly positioned to advise (a) U.S. companies on their acquisitions in the UK and their international projects that are governed by English law and (b) UK companies on their transactions in the U.S. His advice to clients in the energy sector has covered a broad range, including many downstream matters for clients such as\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eShell\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and also upstream projects. 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interests in the Jubilee Field, offshore Ghana.{{ FIELD }}Represented Shell International in the global disposition of its metals and minerals business.{{ FIELD }}Represented Shell International in the acquisition of E\u0026amp;P assets in Gabon.{{ FIELD }}Represented Statoil North America in its acquisition of its storage terminal in the Bahamas.{{ FIELD }}Represented Shell Oil in its acquisition of propane assets in the U.S.{{ FIELD }}Represented ERM on its acquisition of Natural Resource Group in the U.S.{{ FIELD }}Represented Vopak on its acquisition of a terminal in New Jersey.{{ FIELD }}Represented Vopak on its acquisition of property in Texas from Dow Chemical.{{ FIELD }}Represented Lufkin Industries on its acquisition of Zenith Oilfield Technology in Scotland.{{ FIELD }}Represented Lufkin Industries on its acquisition of Datac Instrumentation in Ireland.{{ FIELD }}Represented Hudson Engineering on its joint venture with Zamil Industrial in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD 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FIELD }}Represented MagnaSci on the formation of a Texas private equity fund for investments in life science companies and representing the fund on various investments in companies in the U.S.{{ FIELD }}Represented a private equity fund in the formation of a Dutch fund focused on Kazakhstan and its acquisition of a water business in Kazakhstan.{{ FIELD }}Represented a private equity fund in the formation of a EUR 250 million Dutch fund focused on southeast Europe.{{ FIELD }}Represented a private equity fund in the acquisition of various assets in Ukraine and Romania.{{ FIELD }}Represented a water utility company in the acquisition of more than 50 water companies in the U.S.{{ FIELD }}Represented Sterling Diagnostic Imaging on its acquisition of assets from DuPont in 15 international jurisdictions{{ FIELD }}Represented a propane company in the acquisition of more than 20 propane companies in the U.S.{{ FIELD }}Represented a company on its investment in the Egypt – Israel pipeline.{{ FIELD }}Martin Hunt focuses on mergers, acquisitions and joint venture transactions in the energy, telecommunications, water, agriculture, construction and chemicals industries. Qualified as a lawyer in England and Wales, and an attorney in both New York and Texas, Martin is a partner in our Mergers \u0026amp; Acquisitions practice, where he has advised on over 100 M\u0026amp;A transactions in the U.S. alone, and has represented clients in transactions in over 70 countries.\nMartin also advises private equity funds on their structuring and formation, and the subsequent acquisition, restructuring and disposition of their portfolio companies. With his dual qualification in the UK and the U.S., he is perfectly positioned to advise (a) U.S. companies on their acquisitions in the UK and their international projects that are governed by English law and (b) UK companies on their transactions in the U.S. His advice to clients in the energy sector has covered a broad range, including many downstream matters for clients such as Shell and also upstream projects. He has advised on transactions in the renewables sector. He has also extensively represented clients in the oil field services sector. Recently, Martin has been focused particularly on energy projects in Africa.\nIn 2020, Chambers U.K. recognised Martin as a notable practitioner for Energy \u0026amp; Natural Resources.  Also in 2020, Legal 500 recognised Martin both as a lawyer in M\u0026amp;A: premium deals of 500+ million and as a lawyer in Projects, Energy and Natural Resources.  In the Legal 500 U.K. 2021 Rankings, Martin was ranked as a leading lawyer in Energy and Infrastructure, recommended for Oil and Gas, and a key lawyer for M\u0026amp;A: Upper Mid-Market and Premium Deals £500M+. Martin John Hunt Partner University of Cambridge, UK  University of Cambridge, UK  New York Texas Supreme Court of the United Kingdom American Bar Association Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas New York Bar Association Law Society of England and Wales (SRA# 136826) Represented Baker Hughes on its acquisition of an interest in ADNOC Drilling, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Represented Rosatom Energy International with regards to its nuclear facility in Akkuyu, Turkey. Represented Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation on two upstream financings in Nigeria. Represented Sierra Oil \u0026amp; Gas on the disposition of its upstream assets in Mexico. Represented Transocean on its acquisition of Songa Offshore. Represented Transocean on its acquisition of Ocean Rig. Represented SigmaBleyzer on the formation of a $250 million fund to invest in Ukrainian oil and gas assets. Represented GE Aviation on its acquisition of Oliver Crispin Robotics Ltd. Represented Shell International in its disposition of its retail assets in the Dominican Republic. Represented Shell International in its disposition of its retail assets in Jamaica. Represented Shell International in its disposition of its retail assets in the Bahamas. Represented Shell International in its disposition of its retail assets in the Bahamas. Represented Shell International in its disposition of its refinery in the Dominican Republic. Represented Weatherford International on the sale to Baker Hughes of its global pipeline and specialty services business, with assets in over 20 countries. Represented Sabre Oil \u0026amp; Gas in the sale to The Petroleum Company of South Africa (SOC) Ltd of its E\u0026amp;P interests in the Jubilee Field, offshore Ghana. Represented Shell International in the global disposition of its metals and minerals business. Represented Shell International in the acquisition of E\u0026amp;P assets in Gabon. Represented Statoil North America in its acquisition of its storage terminal in the Bahamas. Represented Shell Oil in its acquisition of propane assets in the U.S. Represented ERM on its acquisition of Natural Resource Group in the U.S. Represented Vopak on its acquisition of a terminal in New Jersey. Represented Vopak on its acquisition of property in Texas from Dow Chemical. Represented Lufkin Industries on its acquisition of Zenith Oilfield Technology in Scotland. Represented Lufkin Industries on its acquisition of Datac Instrumentation in Ireland. Represented Hudson Engineering on its joint venture with Zamil Industrial in Saudi Arabia. Represented Babcock International on its acquisition of several companies in the U.S. Represented Babcock International on its disposition of Eagleton Engineering in Texas. Represented Exterran with regards to its supply of compression equipment and services to an LPG/NGL Extraction Plant in Sindh Province, Pakistan. Represented Exterran on its disposition of its UK subsidiary to Avingtrans plc. Represented Valerus Compression on its subcontract with Weatherford in respect of the Zubair project in Iraq. Represented Expro International on numerous acquisitions of businesses in the U.S. Represented Baker Hughes with regards to its operations in Libya. Represented Ensco plc with regards to the disposition of a rig. Represented a private equity fund on a merger with AgroGeneration, a French public agriculture company. Represented AgroGeneration with regards to its restructuring under French law. Represented MagnaSci on the formation of a Texas private equity fund for investments in life science companies and representing the fund on various investments in companies in the U.S. Represented a private equity fund in the formation of a Dutch fund focused on Kazakhstan and its acquisition of a water business in Kazakhstan. Represented a private equity fund in the formation of a EUR 250 million Dutch fund focused on southeast Europe. Represented a private equity fund in the acquisition of various assets in Ukraine and Romania. Represented a water utility company in the acquisition of more than 50 water companies in the U.S. Represented Sterling Diagnostic Imaging on its acquisition of assets from DuPont in 15 international jurisdictions Represented a propane company in the acquisition of more than 20 propane companies in the U.S. Represented a company on its investment in the Egypt – Israel pipeline.","searchable_name":"Martin Hunt","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":101,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":443977,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6902,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003ePhil Loynes has over 18 years of experience in Saudi Arabia, advising on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including Government projects, foreign investment structures, acquisitions, joint ventures, Initial Public Offerings, private placements, complex outsourcing services, franchise and distribution agreements, and company governance and regulatory frameworks. Prior to joining the firm, Phil was seconded to a Saudi Government organization as lead international counsel.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhil is a corporate partner, with wide ranging experience in the Kingdom, advising Saudi Ministries and Government organizations, large local companies, family offices and foreign investors. Phil trained in the UK with an international law firm, specializing in Private Finance Initiative projects before his two year secondment to the Law Office Abdulaziz H Fahad in 2006. \u0026nbsp;Following his secondment, Phil continued to advise clients in the Kingdom on acquisitions, privatizations, foreign investment structures, joint ventures, Government projects, outsourcing, master franchise and distribution agreements, governance and regulatory frameworks. Working closely with clients, Phil is recognized for his commercial focus, pragmatic legal solutions, and a calm but highly persuasive approach to negotiation. 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company on its acquisition of shares in a Saudi Arabian professional partnership and limited liability company.{{ FIELD }}Advised a regional waste management company on its acquisition of shares in a Saudi Arabian waste management company.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Arabian company on the transfer of its global franchise bottling business.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Arabian company on the sale of its structural steel manufacturing business.{{ FIELD }}Advised an international private schools operator on its incorporation of a Saudi education services company and associated operations.  {{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Arabian investment company and its technical partner on their bid to become the Saudi Arabian Airlines catering partner.{{ FIELD }}Advised a global stainless steel production company on its joint venture in Saudi Arabia, establishing a stainless steel pipe manufacturing plant.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Arabian chemical company on its sub-contracting and cooperation agreements with a US defence company.{{ FIELD }}Advised a UK defence company on its private finance initiative (PFI) project for the provision and maintenance of battlefield generator units.{{ FIELD }}Advised a global aerospace and defense company on its joint venture in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised on a UK military accommodation private finance initiative (PFI) project.{{ FIELD }}Advised a US higher education provider on its joint venture with a Saudi Arabian regional education group, establishing a vocational training institute.{{ FIELD }}Advised an international food company on its joint venture with Saudi Arabian partners to establish a distribution company.  {{ FIELD }}Advised an international mining services company on operating structures for the provision of geological offshore drilling services in Western Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Procurement\nAdvised a Saudi Government owned energy development company on its procurement program including office design, fit out works, IT infrastructure, managed IT services, ERP services, finance consultancy, branding and training services agreements.{{ FIELD }}Advised a high-profile Saudi Government defense organization on its procurement program, including office fit out, enterprise IT, data center maintenance, recruitment, finance and audit, communications, catering, consultancy and security services agreements.{{ FIELD }}Advised a UK Public Department on the contract management and change control procedures for its outsourced IT services contract.{{ FIELD }}Capital Markets\nAdvised a Saudi Arabian publishing and packaging company on its IPO and listing.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Arabian carpet and flooring company on its IPO and listing.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Arabian services and distribution company on its IPO and listing.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Arabian entertainment and hospitality group on its IPO and listing.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Arabian medical laboratories company on its private placement.{{ FIELD }}Advised a private investment management firm on its marketing of security services in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a global asset management firm on its marketing of security services in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Arabian financial advisory services company on its private placement.{{ FIELD }}Advised a global consulting company on a Saudi Arabian placement agent agreement.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Arabian investment company on its rights issue.{{ FIELD }}Franchise and Distribution\nAdvised an American worldwide clothing and accessories retailer on its franchise arrangements in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a UK manufacturing and construction company on its management and distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised an American industrial supply company on its distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a global medical technology company on its marketing, distribution and technical support arrangements in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a global telecommunications company on its terms and conditions, management services and master reseller agreements for use in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Arabian football company on its sponsorship and merchandising agreements.{{ FIELD }}Advised an international oil and gas services company on its agency arrangements in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a US Hotel and food services consultancy on its franchise arrangements in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a UK machine tools company on its sales and distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a global fast food restaurant chain on its franchise arrangements in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a US power transformer manufacturer on its sales and distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a regional real estate broker on a range of Saudi Arabian services and consultancy agreements.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Arabian packaging company on its distribution arrangements with a US distributor.{{ FIELD }}Phil Loynes has over 18 years of experience in Saudi Arabia, advising on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including Government projects, foreign investment structures, acquisitions, joint ventures, Initial Public Offerings, private placements, complex outsourcing services, franchise and distribution agreements, and company governance and regulatory frameworks. Prior to joining the firm, Phil was seconded to a Saudi Government organization as lead international counsel.\nPhil is a corporate partner, with wide ranging experience in the Kingdom, advising Saudi Ministries and Government organizations, large local companies, family offices and foreign investors. Phil trained in the UK with an international law firm, specializing in Private Finance Initiative projects before his two year secondment to the Law Office Abdulaziz H Fahad in 2006.  Following his secondment, Phil continued to advise clients in the Kingdom on acquisitions, privatizations, foreign investment structures, joint ventures, Government projects, outsourcing, master franchise and distribution agreements, governance and regulatory frameworks. Working closely with clients, Phil is recognized for his commercial focus, pragmatic legal solutions, and a calm but highly persuasive approach to negotiation. Prior to training and qualifying as a lawyer, Phil had a successful UK military career with senior command and defense policy responsibilities, and he brings a unique insight to defense equipment procurement and infrastructure projects. Partner The University of Manchester  University of Leeds  Staff College  College of Law, Chester, UK  England and Wales The Law Society Corporate \nAdvised a Saudi Government owned energy development company on its corporate structuring and governance framework. Advised a Saudi Arabian joint stock company its investment in an oil and gas services company with interests throughout the Middle East and Brunei. Advised a Saudi Arabian private equity firm on its investment in a building materials company and its subsidiaries. Advised an emerging markets investment manager on its investment in a Saudi Arabian waste management company. Advised a regional consulting and professional services company on its investment in a Saudi Arabian technology services company. Advised a US technical and construction services company on its acquisition of shares in a Saudi Arabian professional partnership and limited liability company. Advised a regional waste management company on its acquisition of shares in a Saudi Arabian waste management company. Advised a Saudi Arabian company on the transfer of its global franchise bottling business. Advised a Saudi Arabian company on the sale of its structural steel manufacturing business. Advised an international private schools operator on its incorporation of a Saudi education services company and associated operations.   Advised a Saudi Arabian investment company and its technical partner on their bid to become the Saudi Arabian Airlines catering partner. Advised a global stainless steel production company on its joint venture in Saudi Arabia, establishing a stainless steel pipe manufacturing plant. Advised a Saudi Arabian chemical company on its sub-contracting and cooperation agreements with a US defence company. Advised a UK defence company on its private finance initiative (PFI) project for the provision and maintenance of battlefield generator units. Advised a global aerospace and defense company on its joint venture in Saudi Arabia. Advised on a UK military accommodation private finance initiative (PFI) project. Advised a US higher education provider on its joint venture with a Saudi Arabian regional education group, establishing a vocational training institute. Advised an international food company on its joint venture with Saudi Arabian partners to establish a distribution company.   Advised an international mining services company on operating structures for the provision of geological offshore drilling services in Western Saudi Arabia. Procurement\nAdvised a Saudi Government owned energy development company on its procurement program including office design, fit out works, IT infrastructure, managed IT services, ERP services, finance consultancy, branding and training services agreements. Advised a high-profile Saudi Government defense organization on its procurement program, including office fit out, enterprise IT, data center maintenance, recruitment, finance and audit, communications, catering, consultancy and security services agreements. Advised a UK Public Department on the contract management and change control procedures for its outsourced IT services contract. Capital Markets\nAdvised a Saudi Arabian publishing and packaging company on its IPO and listing. Advised a Saudi Arabian carpet and flooring company on its IPO and listing. Advised a Saudi Arabian services and distribution company on its IPO and listing. Advised a Saudi Arabian entertainment and hospitality group on its IPO and listing. Advised a Saudi Arabian medical laboratories company on its private placement. Advised a private investment management firm on its marketing of security services in Saudi Arabia. Advised a global asset management firm on its marketing of security services in Saudi Arabia. Advised a Saudi Arabian financial advisory services company on its private placement. Advised a global consulting company on a Saudi Arabian placement agent agreement. Advised a Saudi Arabian investment company on its rights issue. Franchise and Distribution\nAdvised an American worldwide clothing and accessories retailer on its franchise arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised a UK manufacturing and construction company on its management and distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised an American industrial supply company on its distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised a global medical technology company on its marketing, distribution and technical support arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised a global telecommunications company on its terms and conditions, management services and master reseller agreements for use in Saudi Arabia. Advised a Saudi Arabian football company on its sponsorship and merchandising agreements. Advised an international oil and gas services company on its agency arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised a US Hotel and food services consultancy on its franchise arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised a UK machine tools company on its sales and distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised a global fast food restaurant chain on its franchise arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised a US power transformer manufacturer on its sales and distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised a regional real estate broker on a range of Saudi Arabian services and consultancy agreements. Advised a Saudi Arabian packaging company on its distribution arrangements with a US distributor.","searchable_name":"Phil Loynes","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":35,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":443974,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6900,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eAmani is a Senior Associate in our Riyadh office. 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fit-out, IT tendering support, IT fit-out, recruitment, branding, fundamental training, branding, and recruitment and augmentation.{{ FIELD }}Franchise and Distribution \nAdvised a prominent poultry company regarding compliance with competition law including Economic Concentration. {{ FIELD }}Advised Aljomaih on its franchise arrangements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. {{ FIELD }}Internation disputes\nAdvised a Swiss company on issues of Saudi law in respect of unpaid invoices of $10,402,652 and gifting jewels, precious stones and diamonds under Saudi law.  {{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Minister on the restoration of a company in the British Virgin Islands. {{ FIELD }}Insurance claims\nAdvised a Saudi Arabian company focused on environmental preservation and sustainability on an insurance claim worth SAR 350 million.{{ FIELD }}E-commerce\nAdvised an E-Commerce company in Saudi Arabia on the sale of goods and the implementation of the Civil Transactions Law.{{ FIELD }}Regulatory\nAdvised a Saudi Government transport company on terms and conditions for public transport.{{ FIELD }}Amani is a Senior Associate in our Riyadh office. Having studied and been admitted to the UK Bar in 2016, she has since focused her practice in Saudi Arabia in a broad range of specialty areas.\nAmani’s practise areas include commercial law, construction, dispute resolution, litigation, and international arbitration, with a particular emphasis on nuclear energy. Amani has substantial experience in international commercial arbitrations, especially concerning high-value construction disputes and complex energy projects.\nIn addition to her arbitration work, Amani has advised on numerous construction claims related to major giga projects in Saudi Arabia. Amani is well-versed in a wide range of standard form and bespoke contracts used across diverse construction projects, including FIDIC contracts.\nPrior to working in Saudi Arabia, Amani practiced as a self-employed Barrister in the United Kingdom. She gained extensive experience representing clients in court, drafting legal documents, negotiating, providing legal advice, conducting research, and preparing legal opinions. Senior Associate University of East London  City University London City Law School England and Wales Member of the UK Bar Council Member of the Inner Temple Disputes\nAdvised a Saudi Government transport company regarding a $1.6 billion claim from a contractor. Advised a Saudi Government owned company for a large-scale project involving a SAR 100 million claim by a contractor.  Advised a Saudi electricity company on dispute resolution procedures.  Advised in an arbitration matter at the SCCA concerning a SAR 7,632,011.39 dispute between two contractors.  Nuclear matters\nAdvised a Saudi Government owned energy development company regarding nuclear matters and how to maximise the benefits for Saudi Arabia. Procurement \nAdvised a Saudi government-owned energy development company on various contracts, including fit-out, IT tendering support, IT fit-out, recruitment, branding, fundamental training, branding, and recruitment and augmentation. Franchise and Distribution \nAdvised a prominent poultry company regarding compliance with competition law including Economic Concentration.  Advised Aljomaih on its franchise arrangements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Internation disputes\nAdvised a Swiss company on issues of Saudi law in respect of unpaid invoices of $10,402,652 and gifting jewels, precious stones and diamonds under Saudi law.   Advised a Saudi Minister on the restoration of a company in the British Virgin Islands.  Insurance claims\nAdvised a Saudi Arabian company focused on environmental preservation and sustainability on an insurance claim worth SAR 350 million. E-commerce\nAdvised an E-Commerce company in Saudi Arabia on the sale of goods and the implementation of the Civil Transactions Law. Regulatory\nAdvised a Saudi Government transport company on terms and conditions for public transport.","searchable_name":"Amani Al Ali","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":34,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":444370,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":4141,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eSaud Aldawsari is a senior\u0026nbsp;associate with King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s Corporate, Finance and Investments practice in Riyadh. 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