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Tasks included the preparation and negotiation of the full range of branded residences and off-plan sales and strata documents.{{ FIELD }}IHHR Hospitality Ananda Private Limited in connection with its appointment as the manager of a luxury wellness resort in Triple Bay, Amaala, Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Malek Al Rifai is a real estate partner in the Corporate, Finance and Investments Group based in the Dubai office. Malek has a diverse multidisciplinary practice focused on owners and operators in the real estate industry. He has represented developers, REITs, commercial and investment banks, private equity fund sponsors, family offices and institutional investors in a variety of real estate and corporate transactions and regulatory matters across the GCC.\nMalek’s transactional experience includes direct and indirect real estate acquisitions across all types of property (including hospitality, industrial, educational and healthcare assets), development transactions, hotel acquisition and management transactions, capital market and financing transactions involving real estate, representation of institutional investors and real estate funds in connection with the formation of real estate joint ventures, and turnaround of distressed off-plan projects.\nMalek is recognized in both Chambers Global Guide and Legal 500 EMEA. Clients describe him as a “standout lawyer” who “thinks outside the box” and is “business minded, very responsive and very knowledgeable”.\nMalek received his LLB from Saint Joseph University. He also holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from Bayes Business School (City, University of London).\nMalek is fluent in Arabic, English and French. Malek Al Rifai lawyer Partner Malek impressed us with his ability to combine sharp legal analysis with a practical, business-oriented approach. Legal 500 EMEA 2026 \"Malek is particularly active on matters relating to mixed-use development projects...\" Chambers Global 2026 “Malek is an outstanding professional with solid expertise in real estate.” Chambers Global 2026 “He combines a great deal of experience and knowledge with a highly commercial approach.”  Chambers Global 2026 “Malek Al Rifai is incredibly sharp and always a few steps ahead.” Chambers Global 2026 “Malek is an excellent lawyer and very knowledgeable. He has both the expertise and the experience.” Chambers Global 2026 Rising Star Partner (Project Development and Real Estate), UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 “I am always dealing with Malek Al Rifai – he is very responsive and very knowledgeable, thinks outside of the box, can co-ordinate the team and always comes up with an answer or solution”  Chambers Global 2023 “Malek Al Rifai is an absolute force in real estate, he is very smart and responsive. He is always aware of the larger commercial picture and focused on solutions to difficult issues. There is never a moment of doubt in Malek’s ability to provide a superior work product” Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Malek Al Rifai is an exceptionally skilled lawyer. He is a sharp negotiator who understands the regional aspects but also the civil law concerns, which is a big help\" Chambers Global 2025 \"Impressive, consistently providing clear and practical advice with a sharp focus on detail\". Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Recommended Lawyer – Real Estate, United Arab Emirates Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Up and Coming Partner Chambers Global 2023, 2024, 2025 Bayes Business School, City University of London  Faculty of Law, Saint Joseph University  Beirut Beirut Bar Association, 2008 Real Estate Private Credit\nAn Asia-based private credit platform, with respect to a secured term construction facility to a UAE-based real estate developer of luxury properties, in connection with the construction of a portfolio of its luxury villa projects in Dubai. Nomura Special Investments Singapore Pte. Ltd., on a cross border, structured real estate financing in Dubai, for a leading luxury real estate development in the UAE. Cerberus in connection with a USD loan made to a UAE property developer secured against receivables from completed projects. Nomura Singapore Limited, as lead arranger and lender, together with TOR Asia Credit Opportunity Master Fund III LP, as co-lender, in connection with the development financing of an ultra-luxury residential development and beach resort in Dubai. The transaction was structured as a $100m mezzanine private credit facility which was primarily intended to finance the equity recapitalization of the borrower’s affiliates. Acquisitions and Dispositions\nNBK Capital Partners Real Estate Fund and Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Private Investments on the sale of the real estate leased to Hartland International School in Dubai to Elevate, a portfolio company backed by Rava Partners in collaboration with Alta Capital. Sweid \u0026amp; Sweid, a leading real estate private equity and development firm, on its acquisition of Aurora Tower, a prominent office building located in the heart of Dubai Media City. Bureau Lamar SPV, an affiliate of Lamar Development, in connection with the purchase from Shamal Estates LLC of a strategic plot of land in Business Bay for development purposes. SICO Capital Company, the manager of Flow MENA Residential Real Estate Fund 1, in connection with the purchase and operation of a portfolio of c. 687 residential units in Saudi Arabia. The transaction marks the first significant international expansion of the co-living community startup backed by Adam Neumann, the co-founder of WeWork. Affiliates of Driven Properties, in connection with the purchase of the iconic Emaar Square Building No. 3 in Downtown Dubai. The building was the former HQ of Emaar Properties and comprises almost 230,000 sq ft of leasable area. The acquisition stands as the largest real estate deal in Downtown Dubai in 2024. Peninsula Real Estate Management Limited in connection with its AED 555 million purchase of 17 income generating warehouse assets in Al Markaz industrial development in Abu Dhabi. Apollo Global Management in connection with its US$ 500 million strategic equity stake in Adar Investment Properties (AIP), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-listed Aldar Properties PJSC and the region’s largest institutional-class real estate platform with assets across retail, residential, commercial, and logistics segments. A Kuwaiti Shareholding Company K.S.C. (closed), in connection with a Sharia compliant sale and leaseback of a workers’ accommodation. Real Estate Aspects of Structured Finance\nArcapita on a flagship forward-funding investment and partnership with ASMO (a joint venture between Aramco and DHL Supply Chain) to develop a large-scale logistics and warehousing facility at King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) in Saudi Arabia. Apollo Global Management and its consortium of institutional investors in connection with its US$2.7 billion acquisition of a 49% stake in Abu Dhabi Property Leasing Holding Company RSC Ltd from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). This structured finance transaction allowed ADNOC to maintain full ownership and control over its real estate portfolio while leveraging the rental income streams from the same (valued at US$ 5.5 billion) pursuant to a 24-year Master Lease Agreement. Development Work\nApollo Global Management in connection with its US$ 500 million real estate structured finance investment in the landbank of Aldar Properties PJSC. Muraba Properties LLC in connection with their ultra luxury Muraba Veil off-plan development in Dubai, including title structuring advice and preparation of bespoke off plan sales and strata documents. A leading developer in Dubai in connection with various hospitality projects in the UAE, including assistance in the drafting of the standard sale and purchase agreements, fractional ownership and rental guarantee documentation. A leading developer in Ras Al Khaimah, in connection with the drafting of its standard sale and purchase agreements with sub-developers. Property Funds and Listed Companies\nEmaar Development PJSC, the development arm of Emaar Group, in connection with its US$1.5 billion initial public offering of ordinary shares and listing on the DFM. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in connection with the real estate restructuring exercise required as part of the readiness phase of its US$ 851 million initial public offering. Leasing and Management\nA Saudi family office in connection with the appointment of an international hotel operator for three hotels in Riyadh and Khobar. A school operator in connection with a build-to-suit lease of a school in Dubai. A Saudi institutional investor in connection with a built-to-suit transaction with a leading operator relating to an orthopedic healthcare facility in Jeddah. A multinational bank in connection with the leasing of various assets comprising its portfolio in the GCC Pacha Group in the negotiation of hospitality management services with Five Hotel. A Real Estate Investment Company in connection with its proposed initial public offering of shares (primary offering) on ADX. A private owner in connection with the lease of its hotel in Dubai. Softbank in connection with its lease of offices in ICD Brookfield. Dogus Group, in relation to the lease of various commercial and retail premises in the UAE. Distressed Assets and Special Situations\nHayfin Capital Management, a hedge fund, in connection with its financing of Imperial Avenue project in Downtown Dubai under development by Shapoorji Pallonji International Property Developers, the development arm of Shapoorji Pallonji. Hospitality\nPalladium Group, as operator, in connection with the hotel and branded residences project known as The Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residences in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Tasks included the preparation and negotiation of the full range of branded residences and off-plan sales and strata documents. IHHR Hospitality Ananda Private Limited in connection with its appointment as the manager of a luxury wellness resort in Triple Bay, Amaala, Saudi Arabia.","searchable_name":"Malek Al Rifai","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":446782,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6443,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eSunandini Das is a partner in the Corporate, Finance and Investment practice group based in the firm\u0026rsquo;s Dubai office. 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(through its SPV, Marigold Care Homes Ltd) in the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of the holding company of Scimitar Care Hotels PLC.{{ FIELD }}Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners on multiple infrastructure investments in Asia.{{ FIELD }}Sunandini Das is a partner in the Corporate, Finance and Investment practice group based in the firm’s Dubai office. She focuses on private equity, mergers and acquisitions and cross-border transactional matters spanning diverse sectors such as technology, financial services, EdTech, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate, logistics and energy. \nSunandini has practiced in Hong Kong and India and has worked on a broad range of international transactional matters involving the U.S., India, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, South Korea, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.\nShe has been recognized as a Recommended Lawyer for Hong Kong for private equity in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide 2021. 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He has litigated claims regarding construction megaprojects in the Middle East, South America and other areas of the world, including disputes before the ICC, LCIA, and other arbitration institutions.  He focuses particularly on pre-dispute resolution to help clients avoid lengthy disputes.  \nIn the energy sector, Adam represents companies in a wide variety of matters, including disputes over decommissioning obligations, regulatory requirements, power contracts, operating agreements, oil field technology, equipment failures and electricity pricing. He has represented industry leaders such as Weatherford International, Shell, Occidental, Halliburton, Chevron, and Calpine Corporation.\nAdam has been recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers for construction expertise since 2018 and 2020, respectively, and separately by Chambers for general commercial disputes since 2022.  According to client comments provided to Chambers, \"Adam is well versed in technical and difficult matters that arise in construction cases\"; a \"mastermind\"; and \"down to earth and able to explain complex matters.\" Adam L. Gray Partner Foreign Expert: Construction Chambers Global 2024 - United Arab Emirates \"Adam is well versed in technical and difficult matters that arise in construction cases. He is the mastermind.\" Chambers USA, 2023 \"[E]specially experienced in ... construction disputes in the U.S, Latin America, and the Middle East\"  Chambers USA, 2022-2023 \"Adam Gray is not just an extremely intelligent attorney, he brings unique insights that are invaluable[.]\" Legal 500, 2021 \"He is down to earth and able to explain complex matters.\"  Chambers USA, 2021 Named by Benchmark Litigation to its 40 \u0026amp; Under Hot List Benchmark Litigation, 2021 \"Very smart and provides a high level of client service.\" Legal 500 USA, 2020 \"Adam Gray is described as a 'refined, very skilled and up-and-coming practitioner' by market sources\"  Chambers USA, 2020 Recognized as one of nine Next Generation Lawyers for Construction in the United States Legal 500, 2019 \"Adam Gray is a ‘rising star in the construction world’.\" Legal 500, 2018 Duke University Duke University School of Law The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California California Texas Law Clerk, The Honorable Emilio M. Garza, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Representing petrochemical-facility owner in ICC arbitration with contractor regarding project in Saudi Arabia Representing confidential client in the assessment of variation orders related to giga-projects in Saudi Arabia Representing windfarm owner in international arbitration against supplier of turbines Represented state-owned oil company in an ICC dispute arising out of the construction of one of the largest refineries in the world -- secured a $1 billion+ award. Represented the contractor in a nine-figure dispute before the LCIA relating to the construction of oil production facilities in Iraq. Represented Weatherford International in litigation regarding a contract for freight-forwarding and customs-clearance services in the Middle East. Represented the owner of a power plant in a billion-dollar arbitration dispute involving construction delays and design disputes. 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He focuses on international project development and financing in the infrastructure, power and water and oil and gas sectors. He specializes on energy and infrastructure projects in the MENA region funded on a limited recourse basis.\nBrendan represents corporate and government entities including the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, ACWA Power, ENGIE, Mubadala Investment Company, The Dow Chemical Company, Dubal Holding, Reliance Industries Limited, EverWind, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC). Partner Rising Star Partner (Project Development and Project Finance in the UAE)  IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 Rated as a “Notable Practitioner” for UAE Project Development \u0026amp; Finance  IFLR1000 2021 University of Technology Sydney  University of Technology Sydney  England and Wales New South Wales ACWA Power on its US$ 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. 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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. 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.","searchable_name":"Nabil A. 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Macky is co-head of the firm\u0026rsquo;s Africa practice and has extensive\u0026nbsp;experience advising clients on transactions in Africa.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacky 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 \u0026ldquo;Rising Star - Private Practice\u0026rdquo; 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. 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Financial Services Group on the establishment of a US$ 1 billion Shari’ah compliant Africa infrastructure financing fund.{{ FIELD }}Represented International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) on the launch of the first ever Islamic finance compatible sovereign energy fund.{{ FIELD }}Represented ICD on the establishment of a US$ 300 million fund to invest in banks and financial institutions in Islamic Development Bank (IDB) member countries.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Mauritius based asset manager on the launch of an investment fund focused on lending to small and medium sized-enterprises in Africa.{{ FIELD }}Represented Dalma Capital on the launch of Quencia Saudi Equity, the first investment fund established and regulated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to be permitted to directly own and trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul).{{ FIELD }}Represented Credit Suisse on the establishment of a long-only MENA investment fund.{{ FIELD }}Represented Gulf Finance House (GFH) on a series of investment funds focussing on investment into US real estate portfolios.{{ FIELD }}Represented SEDCO Capital and Wasatah Capital on the establishment of listed Saudi Arabian REITs, SEDCO Capital REIT Fund and Wasatah REIT, respectively, both of which were approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority (CMA).{{ FIELD }}Corporate, Mergers \u0026amp; Acquisitions and Venture Capital\nRepresented Aviva on its GBP 5.6 billion acquisition of Friends Life.{{ FIELD }}Represented HSBC Private Equity Middle East Limited on the management buy-out of a 80.1% stake in HSBC Private Equity Middle East Limited.{{ FIELD }}Represented OCI NV on its US$ 9 billion public takeover offer for Egypt based Orascom Construction Industries SAE and simultaneous admission to listing and trading on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam.{{ FIELD }}Represented Emirates Group subsidiary dnata on the sale of a majority stake in Mercator to Warburg Pincus.{{ FIELD }}Represented Man Group plc on its GBP 220 million outsourcing arrangement with Citibank for a range of fund services for Man Group’s global network.{{ FIELD }}Represented Delivery Hero on its US$ 220 million acquisition of the Talabat on-line food ordering business including reorganization of the business in the GCC.{{ FIELD }}Represented Mohammed Bin Rashid Fund for SMEs (MBRF) and Riyad TAQNIA Fund (RTF) on their investment in Beehive Group Limited, the UAE's first online marketplace for peer to peer lending.{{ FIELD }}Represented Riyad TAQNIA Fund (RTF), on its investment in Souqalmal Holdings Limited a leading comparison site in the Middle East{{ FIELD }}Macky O’Sullivan is a partner in the Private Funds, Technology and Venture Capital practices of King \u0026amp; Spalding. 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 - Investment Fund Formation and Management The Legal 500 EMEA, United Arab Emirates 2024 \"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\". Legal 500 EMEA 2021 \"Macky O’Sullivan has a unique skillset on Africa investing, making him a formidable advisor\". Legal 500 EMEA 2021 \"Macky O’Sullivan is committed and knowledgeable\".  Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Rising Star  The Middle East Legal Awards 2020 Rising Star - Lawyer of the Year  IFLR Middle East Awards 2020 Rising Star Black British Business Awards 2019 Recognised as a \"Rising Star\" and \"has developed a particularly strong practice in Africa-focused funds\".  Legal 500: Investment Fund Formation and Management 2020 Ranked as a leading lawyer  Who’s Who Legal 2018-2024 London School of Economics (LSE)  Oxford University, UK  Investment Funds and Asset Management\nRepresented McKinley Capital Management LLC, on the launch of a US$ 8 billion fund investing in listed companies in the MEASA region, with the State Pension Fund of Alaska as the anchor investor. Represented Mumtalakat on its US$ 2 billion co-investment program with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF). Represented Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Infrastructure Leasing \u0026amp; Financial Services Group on the establishment of a US$ 1 billion Shari’ah compliant Africa infrastructure financing fund. Represented International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) on the launch of the first ever Islamic finance compatible sovereign energy fund. Represented ICD on the establishment of a US$ 300 million fund to invest in banks and financial institutions in Islamic Development Bank (IDB) member countries. Represented a Mauritius based asset manager on the launch of an investment fund focused on lending to small and medium sized-enterprises in Africa. Represented Dalma Capital on the launch of Quencia Saudi Equity, the first investment fund established and regulated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to be permitted to directly own and trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul). Represented Credit Suisse on the establishment of a long-only MENA investment fund. Represented Gulf Finance House (GFH) on a series of investment funds focussing on investment into US real estate portfolios. Represented SEDCO Capital and Wasatah Capital on the establishment of listed Saudi Arabian REITs, SEDCO Capital REIT Fund and Wasatah REIT, respectively, both of which were approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority (CMA). Corporate, Mergers \u0026amp; Acquisitions and Venture Capital\nRepresented Aviva on its GBP 5.6 billion acquisition of Friends Life. Represented HSBC Private Equity Middle East Limited on the management buy-out of a 80.1% stake in HSBC Private Equity Middle East Limited. Represented OCI NV on its US$ 9 billion public takeover offer for Egypt based Orascom Construction Industries SAE and simultaneous admission to listing and trading on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam. Represented Emirates Group subsidiary dnata on the sale of a majority stake in Mercator to Warburg Pincus. Represented Man Group plc on its GBP 220 million outsourcing arrangement with Citibank for a range of fund services for Man Group’s global network. Represented Delivery Hero on its US$ 220 million acquisition of the Talabat on-line food ordering business including reorganization of the business in the GCC. Represented Mohammed Bin Rashid Fund for SMEs (MBRF) and Riyad TAQNIA Fund (RTF) on their investment in Beehive Group Limited, the UAE's first online marketplace for peer to peer lending. Represented Riyad TAQNIA Fund (RTF), on its investment in Souqalmal Holdings Limited a leading comparison site in the Middle East","searchable_name":"Macky O'Sullivan","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":443577,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":3529,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eSayf's\u0026nbsp;practice focuses on the investment funds and asset management industry in the Middle East, particularly in relation to the\u0026nbsp;structuring and establishment of\u0026nbsp;various types of investment funds\u0026nbsp;used to raise Middle East capital. 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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. 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.","searchable_name":"Sayf Shuqair","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":444419,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":1331,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eJames 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.\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","slug":"james-stull","email":"jstull@kslaw.com","phone":"+971 56 174 8672","matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFund Formation - Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Ventures\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish two venture capital funds focused on early-stage investments in the Middle East and Africa as well as sector- and geography-specific funds focused on FinTech, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Sub-Saharan Africa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFalcon Edge Capital\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon the 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Investment Fund\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eto establish Jada Fund of Funds Company, a SAR 4 billion fund focused on investments into venture capital and private equity funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRiyad Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish Riyad Taqnia Fund and Riyad FinTech Fund, venture funds focused on early stage tech and tech-enabled investments in the MENA region.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAlkhabeer Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds focused on F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and industrial investments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAshmore Investments\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of a MENA-focused healthcare fund and in relation to a GCC-focused education fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eIslamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eADS Investment Solutions\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eADS Investment Solutions\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to form a private equity fund domiciled in the ADGM focusing on investments in EMEA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eJadwa Investment\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds, including F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and logistics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNBK Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to form a private equity fund focusing on middle-market companies in the MENA region.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFund Formation - Real Estate Funds and REITs\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRiyad Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAl Rajhi Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish Al Rajhi REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, as well as a capital increase for the REIT.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMindful Wealth\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eThe Entrepreneur\u0026rsquo;s Investment Office\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish the first open-ended real estate fund in the DIFC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRiyad Capital\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon structuring and establishing multiple funds to invest in US income-generating real estate assets domiciled both in Saudi Arabia and offshore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRiyad Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the establishment of the first open-ended real estate income fund in Saudi Arabia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEmirates NBD Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eArcapita Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a Saudi Arabian income generating real estate fund focused on the logistics sector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eAl Rajhi Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eJadwa Investment\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSEDCO Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish SEDCO Capital REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAlkhabeer Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish Alkhabeer REIT, a Saudi REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, and multiple subsequent capital increases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGulf Islamic Investments\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish GII Islamic REIT, the first private REIT in the Dubai International Financial Centre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eHines\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eThe First Investor\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation and offering of a Luxembourg-domiciled income-producing Brazilian real estate fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSEDCO Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFund Formation - Credit Funds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Development Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a programmatic SME financing platform with Beehive and Gulf International Bank (GIB).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eKAMCO Invest\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a trade finance fund domiciled in the DIFC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFederated Investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the formation of a sovereign energy trade finance fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eIslamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eInfrastructure Leasing \u0026amp; Financial Services Limited (ILFS)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the proposed formation of a US$1B Shari\u0026rsquo;ah compliant African infrastructure financing fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNational Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a US$1.5 billion joint venture with APICORP to establish a series of ship leasing funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eKFH Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a joint venture with Tufton Oceanic to establish a Shari\u0026rsquo;ah-compliant ship leasing fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDerayah Financial\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the establishment of multiple alternative credit and financing funds domiciled in Saudi Arabia, Cayman Islands and Mauritius.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMindful Wealth\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eand\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eThe Entrepreneur\u0026rsquo;s Investment Office\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish an open-ended receivables fund domiciled in the DIFC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquities, Fixed Income and Hedge Funds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eWaha Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish the Waha Islamic Income Fund, an open-ended Shari\u0026rsquo;ah compliant fund investing in both sukuk and equities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMcKinley Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of a US$8B MEASA focused hedge fund in the ADGM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGFH Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish an open-ended sukuk fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAlkhabeer Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a diversified income fund, which was the first closed ended fund listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eADS Investment Solutions\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the formation of multiple equities funds domiciled in the ADGM, including the first ADGM approved to trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBarwa Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a Cayman Islands regulated sukuk fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eEFG Hermes\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of: a jointly-managed public equities fund with Muscat Capital; and two Saudi Arabian-listed equities funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eSwicorp\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation and offering of the following\u0026nbsp;\u003cem data-redactor-tag=\"em\"\u003eShari\u0026rsquo;ah\u003c/em\u003e-compliant funds: a hedge fund with a long/short equity strategy; three Middle East public equities funds; and a MENA-focused IPO fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eNational Bank of Kuwait\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of global equities funds, frontier market equities funds and money market funds denominated in U.S. dollars , euros and Kuwaiti Dinar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstitutional Investor and Limited Partner Representations\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ev\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003earious l\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eimited p\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eartners, including sovereign wealth funds,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003einstitutional investors, family offices\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eand\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enet-\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eworth individuals\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in their investments in and exits from U.S., European, Middle Eastern, Asian and offshore domiciled private equity, real estate and hedge funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOman Investment Authority\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on investments into US and Asian private equity and venture capital funds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Development Bank\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon investments into US, European and Asian infrastructure, private equity and credit funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSaudi Venture Capital Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on investments into multiple GCC and MENA focused venture capital funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eWarba Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on investments into US real estate funds, US and Asian private equity funds and MENA venture capital funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenture Capital and Corporate Transactions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Ventures\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRiyad Taqnia Fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Beehive, Unifonic, Trukker, SURE Technology, Foodics, Arabot, B8ak, Last Mile, Dokkan Afkar, Souqalmal, Haseel and Eureka.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRiyad FinTech Fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Forus, Unifonic and Tarabut Gateway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSTV LP\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Trukker, Salla, Sary, Gathern, Nexopay and Club.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eShorooq Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Sarwa, Retailo, Dharma and Khazna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eImpact46\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Floward, Trukkin, Raqamyah, Merit Incentives, Sanar Trading, Tamara, Telqani, Syarah, Shuttle, Halalah and PlayHera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDerayah Ventures\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Capiter, Maabat, Lendo, Bazaar, Speero, MUNCH:ON, Resal and Sary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSaudi Jordanian Investment Fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investment into OpenSooq.com.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eADQ\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its series F investment in BYJUs, the leading Indian edtech company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eElm Information Technology Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its VC investments into Foodics, Zid, Cura, Syarah and Carefer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eArrow Labs\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its series A financing round led by Draper 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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. 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(ILFS)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the proposed formation of a US$1B Shari\u0026rsquo;ah compliant African infrastructure financing fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNational Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a US$1.5 billion joint venture with APICORP to establish a series of ship leasing funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eKFH Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a joint venture with Tufton Oceanic to establish a Shari\u0026rsquo;ah-compliant ship leasing fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDerayah Financial\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the establishment of multiple alternative credit and financing funds domiciled in Saudi Arabia, Cayman Islands and Mauritius.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMindful Wealth\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eand\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eThe Entrepreneur\u0026rsquo;s Investment Office\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish an open-ended receivables fund domiciled in the DIFC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquities, Fixed Income and Hedge Funds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eWaha Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish the Waha Islamic Income Fund, an open-ended Shari\u0026rsquo;ah compliant fund investing in both sukuk and equities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMcKinley Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of a US$8B MEASA focused hedge fund in the ADGM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGFH Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish an open-ended sukuk fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAlkhabeer Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a diversified income fund, which was the first closed ended fund listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eADS Investment Solutions\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the formation of multiple equities funds domiciled in the ADGM, including the first ADGM approved to trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvise\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBarwa Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to establish a Cayman Islands regulated sukuk fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eEFG Hermes\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of: a jointly-managed public equities fund with Muscat Capital; and two Saudi Arabian-listed equities funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eSwicorp\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation and offering of the following\u0026nbsp;\u003cem data-redactor-tag=\"em\"\u003eShari\u0026rsquo;ah\u003c/em\u003e-compliant funds: a hedge fund with a long/short equity strategy; three Middle East public equities funds; and a MENA-focused IPO fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eNational Bank of Kuwait\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the formation of global equities funds, frontier market equities funds and money market funds denominated in U.S. dollars , euros and Kuwaiti Dinar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstitutional Investor and Limited Partner Representations\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ev\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003earious l\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eimited p\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eartners, including sovereign wealth funds,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003einstitutional investors, family offices\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eand\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enet-\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eworth individuals\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in their investments in and exits from U.S., European, Middle Eastern, Asian and offshore domiciled private equity, real estate and hedge funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOman Investment Authority\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on investments into US and Asian private equity and venture capital funds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Development Bank\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon investments into US, European and Asian infrastructure, private equity and credit funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSaudi Venture Capital Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on investments into multiple GCC and MENA focused venture capital funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eWarba Bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on investments into US real estate funds, US and Asian private equity funds and MENA venture capital 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investments in Trukker, Salla, Sary, Gathern, Nexopay and Club.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eShorooq Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Sarwa, Retailo, Dharma and Khazna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eImpact46\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Floward, Trukkin, Raqamyah, Merit Incentives, Sanar Trading, Tamara, Telqani, Syarah, Shuttle, Halalah and PlayHera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDerayah Ventures\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investments in Capiter, Maabat, Lendo, Bazaar, Speero, MUNCH:ON, Resal and Sary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSaudi Jordanian Investment Fund\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its investment into OpenSooq.com.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eADQ\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its series F investment in BYJUs, the leading Indian edtech company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eElm Information Technology Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its VC investments into Foodics, Zid, Cura, Syarah and Carefer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eArrow Labs\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its series A financing round led by Draper Ventures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSelfologi\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its seed financing round led by Xenel Industries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSalasa\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon its series A financing round led by Flow and including 500 Startups and Saudi Venture Capital Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eIntelmatix\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its seed financing round led by STV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eeWTP Arabia\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its acquisition of a minority interest in Advanced Communications \u0026amp; Electronic Systems Co (ACES); a joint venture with J\u0026amp;T Express to launch a courier business in Saudi Arabia; and various matters related to its portfolio companies, Beeto, Beem and Rong Cloud.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAramis Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the structuring and acquisition of Al Tarbiyah Al Islamiyah School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eJadwa Investment\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on acquisition of significant minority stake in the Saudi Aramco Lubricating Oil Refinery Company (Luberef) in Saudi Arabia; and acquisition of a substantial minority interest in Gulf Union Foods Company, one of Saudi Arabia\u0026rsquo;s largest juice and beverage 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technology companies, which was anchored by ADQ.{{ FIELD }}Represent the Public Investment Fund to establish Jada Fund of Funds Company, a SAR 4 billion fund focused on investments into venture capital and private equity funds.{{ FIELD }}Advise Riyad Capital to establish Riyad Taqnia Fund and Riyad FinTech Fund, venture funds focused on early stage tech and tech-enabled investments in the MENA region.{{ FIELD }}Advise Alkhabeer Capital in the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds focused on F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and industrial investments.{{ FIELD }}Advise Ashmore Investments on the formation of a MENA-focused healthcare fund and in relation to a GCC-focused education fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) to establish a fund to invest in financial institutions in Islamic countries and on the structuring of its investments in Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Kazakhstan and the Maldives.{{ FIELD }}Advise ADS Investment Solutions to form a private equity fund domiciled in the ADGM focusing on Central Asian and CIS countries in a joint venture with the government of Uzbekistan.{{ FIELD }}Advise ADS Investment Solutions to form a private equity fund domiciled in the ADGM focusing on investments in EMEA.{{ FIELD }}Advise Jadwa Investment on the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds, including F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and logistics.{{ FIELD }}Advise NBK Capital to form a private equity fund focusing on middle-market companies in the MENA region.{{ FIELD }}Fund Formation - Real Estate Funds and REITs\nRepresent Riyad Capital on the establishment of Riyad REIT, the first REIT to be approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, and subsequent capital increase to become the largest REIT by market capitalization in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advise Al Rajhi Capital to establish Al Rajhi REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, as well as a capital increase for the REIT.{{ FIELD }}Advise Mindful Wealth and The Entrepreneur’s Investment Office to establish the first open-ended real estate fund in the DIFC.{{ FIELD }}Represent Riyad Capital on structuring and establishing multiple funds to invest in US income-generating real estate assets domiciled both in Saudi Arabia and offshore.{{ FIELD }}Advise Riyad Capital on the establishment of the first open-ended real estate income fund in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advise Emirates NBD Capital and Arcapita Bank to establish a Saudi Arabian income generating real estate fund focused on the logistics sector.{{ FIELD }}Represent Al Rajhi Capital on a joint venture with Arcapita Bank to form and offer a Middle East income-producing real estate fund; the establishment of a Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate fund; and the establishment of a Western European real estate fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent Jadwa Investment on the formation of a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, which was the first REIT approved to invest in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.{{ FIELD }}Advise SEDCO Capital to establish SEDCO Capital REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.{{ FIELD }}Advise Alkhabeer Capital to establish Alkhabeer REIT, a Saudi REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, and multiple subsequent capital increases.{{ FIELD }}Advise Gulf Islamic Investments to establish GII Islamic REIT, the first private REIT in the Dubai International Financial Centre.{{ FIELD }}Represent Hines and The First Investor on the formation and offering of a Luxembourg-domiciled income-producing Brazilian real estate fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent SEDCO Capital in the formation of multiple U.S. income-producing real estate funds; two Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate funds; and a built-to-suit real estate development fund.{{ FIELD }}Fund Formation - Credit Funds\nAdvise Social Development Bank to establish a programmatic SME financing platform with Beehive and Gulf International Bank (GIB).{{ FIELD }}Advise KAMCO Invest to establish a trade finance fund domiciled in the DIFC.{{ FIELD }}Advise International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Federated Investors in the formation of a sovereign energy trade finance fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Infrastructure Leasing \u0026amp; Financial Services Limited (ILFS) on the proposed formation of a US$1B Shari’ah compliant African infrastructure financing fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) in a US$1.5 billion joint venture with APICORP to establish a series of ship leasing funds.{{ FIELD }}Advise KFH Capital in a joint venture with Tufton Oceanic to establish a Shari’ah-compliant ship leasing fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise Derayah Financial on the establishment of multiple alternative credit and financing funds domiciled in Saudi Arabia, Cayman Islands and Mauritius.{{ FIELD }}Advise Mindful Wealth and The Entrepreneur’s Investment Office to establish an open-ended receivables fund domiciled in the DIFC.{{ FIELD }}Equities, Fixed Income and Hedge Funds\nAdvise Waha Capital to establish the Waha Islamic Income Fund, an open-ended Shari’ah compliant fund investing in both sukuk and equities.{{ FIELD }}Advise McKinley Capital on the formation of a US$8B MEASA focused hedge fund in the ADGM.{{ FIELD }}Advise GFH Capital to establish an open-ended sukuk fund.{{ FIELD }}Advise Alkhabeer Capital to establish a diversified income fund, which was the first closed ended fund listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.{{ FIELD }}Advise ADS Investment Solutions in the formation of multiple equities funds domiciled in the ADGM, including the first ADGM approved to trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.{{ FIELD }}Advise Barwa Bank to establish a Cayman Islands regulated sukuk fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent EFG Hermes on the formation of: a jointly-managed public equities fund with Muscat Capital; and two Saudi Arabian-listed equities funds.{{ FIELD }}Represent Swicorp on the formation and offering of the following Shari’ah-compliant funds: a hedge fund with a long/short equity strategy; three Middle East public equities funds; and a MENA-focused IPO fund.{{ FIELD }}Represent National Bank of Kuwait on the formation of global equities funds, frontier market equities funds and money market funds denominated in U.S. dollars , euros and Kuwaiti Dinar.{{ FIELD }}Institutional Investor and Limited Partner Representations\nRepresent various limited partners, including sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, family offices and high-net-worth individuals in their investments in and exits from U.S., European, Middle Eastern, Asian and offshore domiciled private equity, real estate and hedge funds.{{ FIELD }}Represent Oman Investment Authority on investments into US and Asian private equity and venture capital funds{{ FIELD }}Represent Social Development Bank on investments into US, European and Asian infrastructure, private equity and credit funds.{{ FIELD }}Represent Saudi Venture Capital Company on investments into multiple GCC and MENA focused venture capital funds.{{ FIELD }}Represent Warba Bank on investments into US real estate funds, US and Asian private equity funds and MENA venture capital funds.{{ FIELD }}Venture Capital and Corporate Transactions\nRepresent Global Ventures on its investments in Mumzworld, Helium Health, Yodawy, SpiderSilk, Red Sea Farms, Kitopi, Elmenus, Paymob, Zension, Arrow Labs, HolidayME, Buseet, Floranow, MUNCH:ON, Mamo Pay, Tarabut Gateway, Pyypl, Minly and Altibbi.{{ FIELD }}Represent Riyad Taqnia Fund on its investments in Beehive, Unifonic, Trukker, SURE Technology, Foodics, Arabot, B8ak, Last Mile, Dokkan Afkar, Souqalmal, Haseel and Eureka.{{ FIELD }}Represent Riyad FinTech Fund on its investments in Forus, Unifonic and Tarabut Gateway.{{ FIELD }}Represent STV LP on its investments in Trukker, Salla, Sary, Gathern, Nexopay and Club.{{ FIELD }}Represent Shorooq Partners on its investments in Sarwa, Retailo, Dharma and Khazna.{{ FIELD }}Represent Impact46 on its investments in Floward, Trukkin, Raqamyah, Merit Incentives, Sanar Trading, Tamara, Telqani, Syarah, Shuttle, Halalah and PlayHera.{{ FIELD }}Represent Derayah Ventures on its investments in Capiter, Maabat, Lendo, Bazaar, Speero, MUNCH:ON, Resal and Sary.{{ FIELD }}Represent Saudi Jordanian Investment Fund on its investment into OpenSooq.com.{{ FIELD }}Represent ADQ on its series F investment in BYJUs, the leading Indian edtech company.{{ FIELD }}Represent Elm Information Technology Company on its VC investments into Foodics, Zid, Cura, Syarah and Carefer.{{ FIELD }}Represent Arrow Labs on its series A financing round led by Draper Ventures.{{ FIELD }}Represent Selfologi on its seed financing round led by Xenel Industries.{{ FIELD }}Represent Salasa on its series A financing round led by Flow and including 500 Startups and Saudi Venture Capital Company.{{ FIELD }}Represent Intelmatix in its seed financing round led by STV.{{ FIELD }}Represent eWTP Arabia on its acquisition of a minority interest in Advanced Communications \u0026amp; Electronic Systems Co (ACES); a joint venture with J\u0026amp;T Express to launch a courier business in Saudi Arabia; and various matters related to its portfolio companies, Beeto, Beem and Rong Cloud.{{ FIELD }}Represent Aramis Partners on the structuring and acquisition of Al Tarbiyah Al Islamiyah School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Represent Jadwa Investment on acquisition of significant minority stake in the Saudi Aramco Lubricating Oil Refinery Company (Luberef) in Saudi Arabia; and acquisition of a substantial minority interest in Gulf Union Foods Company, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest juice and beverage producers.{{ FIELD }}Represent Arcapita Bank in the structuring, acquisition and disposition of various portfolio companies, including Caribou Coffee, Church’s Chicken, Cirrus Aircraft Corporation, Tensar Corporation and Varel International.{{ FIELD }}James Stull is a partner in our Private Funds, Technology and Capital Markets practices. James primarily focuses on advising sponsors of investments funds and on various other private and public capital raising transactions. James regularly represents Middle East and international sponsors to establish vehicles to invest in various asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, energy and infrastructure, credit, and other alternative assets.\nJames advises clients on securities laws and the corporate and regulatory aspects of structuring, establishing and liquidating various investment structures, with substantial experience in emerging markets. He regularly assists clients seeking to raise money or deploy capital in the U.S., the various Gulf Cooperation Council jurisdictions and the wider Middle East-North Africa region. \nJames has extensive experience counselling sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutional investors on their investments in private funds.\nHe also regularly represents issuers, investors and financial institutions in capital-raising transactions, strategic investments, follow-on and secondary offerings and recapitalizations. He also has experience in cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and general corporate and securities matters.\nJames has been recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers Global, The Legal 500, Law360, and IFLR1000 for his funds and corporate practices.\n  James R Stull Partner Highly Regarded (Investment Funds, Private Equity and M\u0026amp;A), UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 Hall of Fame, Investment funds - United Arab Emirates  Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Band 1, Venture Capital \u0026amp; Emerging Companies - United Arab Emirates Chambers Global 2025 Band 1, Middle East-wide Investment Funds  Chambers Global 2025 Leading Individual for UAE Investment Funds Legal 500, 2019-2021 Middle East Investment Funds Chambers Global, 2017-2021 UAE FinTech Chambers FinTech, 2020 - 2021 UAE Investment Funds and Corporate, Saudi Capital Markets and Corporate Legal 500, 2017-2021 Saudi Arabian Corporate  Chambers Global, 2019-2021 Leading Lawyer in the UAE and Saudi Arabia for Investment Funds, Private Equity and M\u0026amp;A IFLR 1000, 2016-2021 Recognized Rising Star for Asset Management  Law 360, 2017-2018 Power 30, Most Influential People in Fund Services MENA Fund Manager, 2016 Finalist for DIFC Courts’ Young Lawyer of the Year 2014 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University School of Law Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University School of Law District of Columbia Georgia American Bar Association State Bar of Georgia Atlanta Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Fund Formation - Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds\nAdvise Global Ventures to establish two venture capital funds focused on early-stage investments in the Middle East and Africa as well as sector- and geography-specific funds focused on FinTech, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Advise Falcon Edge Capital on the formation of Alpha Wave Innovation Fund, an AED 1.1 billion venture capital fund domiciled in the ADGM focused on Indian technology companies, which was anchored by ADQ. Represent the Public Investment Fund to establish Jada Fund of Funds Company, a SAR 4 billion fund focused on investments into venture capital and private equity funds. Advise Riyad Capital to establish Riyad Taqnia Fund and Riyad FinTech Fund, venture funds focused on early stage tech and tech-enabled investments in the MENA region. Advise Alkhabeer Capital in the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds focused on F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and industrial investments. Advise Ashmore Investments on the formation of a MENA-focused healthcare fund and in relation to a GCC-focused education fund. Advise Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) to establish a fund to invest in financial institutions in Islamic countries and on the structuring of its investments in Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Kazakhstan and the Maldives. Advise ADS Investment Solutions to form a private equity fund domiciled in the ADGM focusing on Central Asian and CIS countries in a joint venture with the government of Uzbekistan. Advise ADS Investment Solutions to form a private equity fund domiciled in the ADGM focusing on investments in EMEA. Advise Jadwa Investment on the formation of multiple private equity funds, including sector specific funds, including F\u0026amp;B, healthcare and logistics. Advise NBK Capital to form a private equity fund focusing on middle-market companies in the MENA region. Fund Formation - Real Estate Funds and REITs\nRepresent Riyad Capital on the establishment of Riyad REIT, the first REIT to be approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority and listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, and subsequent capital increase to become the largest REIT by market capitalization in Saudi Arabia. Advise Al Rajhi Capital to establish Al Rajhi REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, as well as a capital increase for the REIT. Advise Mindful Wealth and The Entrepreneur’s Investment Office to establish the first open-ended real estate fund in the DIFC. Represent Riyad Capital on structuring and establishing multiple funds to invest in US income-generating real estate assets domiciled both in Saudi Arabia and offshore. Advise Riyad Capital on the establishment of the first open-ended real estate income fund in Saudi Arabia. Advise Emirates NBD Capital and Arcapita Bank to establish a Saudi Arabian income generating real estate fund focused on the logistics sector. Represent Al Rajhi Capital on a joint venture with Arcapita Bank to form and offer a Middle East income-producing real estate fund; the establishment of a Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate fund; and the establishment of a Western European real estate fund. Represent Jadwa Investment on the formation of a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, which was the first REIT approved to invest in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Advise SEDCO Capital to establish SEDCO Capital REIT, a REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange. Advise Alkhabeer Capital to establish Alkhabeer REIT, a Saudi REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, and multiple subsequent capital increases. Advise Gulf Islamic Investments to establish GII Islamic REIT, the first private REIT in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Represent Hines and The First Investor on the formation and offering of a Luxembourg-domiciled income-producing Brazilian real estate fund. Represent SEDCO Capital in the formation of multiple U.S. income-producing real estate funds; two Saudi Arabian income-producing real estate funds; and a built-to-suit real estate development fund. Fund Formation - Credit Funds\nAdvise Social Development Bank to establish a programmatic SME financing platform with Beehive and Gulf International Bank (GIB). Advise KAMCO Invest to establish a trade finance fund domiciled in the DIFC. Advise International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Federated Investors in the formation of a sovereign energy trade finance fund. Advise Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Infrastructure Leasing \u0026amp; Financial Services Limited (ILFS) on the proposed formation of a US$1B Shari’ah compliant African infrastructure financing fund. Advise the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) in a US$1.5 billion joint venture with APICORP to establish a series of ship leasing funds. Advise KFH Capital in a joint venture with Tufton Oceanic to establish a Shari’ah-compliant ship leasing fund. Advise Derayah Financial on the establishment of multiple alternative credit and financing funds domiciled in Saudi Arabia, Cayman Islands and Mauritius. Advise Mindful Wealth and The Entrepreneur’s Investment Office to establish an open-ended receivables fund domiciled in the DIFC. Equities, Fixed Income and Hedge Funds\nAdvise Waha Capital to establish the Waha Islamic Income Fund, an open-ended Shari’ah compliant fund investing in both sukuk and equities. Advise McKinley Capital on the formation of a US$8B MEASA focused hedge fund in the ADGM. Advise GFH Capital to establish an open-ended sukuk fund. Advise Alkhabeer Capital to establish a diversified income fund, which was the first closed ended fund listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange. Advise ADS Investment Solutions in the formation of multiple equities funds domiciled in the ADGM, including the first ADGM approved to trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange. Advise Barwa Bank to establish a Cayman Islands regulated sukuk fund. Represent EFG Hermes on the formation of: a jointly-managed public equities fund with Muscat Capital; and two Saudi Arabian-listed equities funds. Represent Swicorp on the formation and offering of the following Shari’ah-compliant funds: a hedge fund with a long/short equity strategy; three Middle East public equities funds; and a MENA-focused IPO fund. Represent National Bank of Kuwait on the formation of global equities funds, frontier market equities funds and money market funds denominated in U.S. dollars , euros and Kuwaiti Dinar. Institutional Investor and Limited Partner Representations\nRepresent various limited partners, including sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, family offices and high-net-worth individuals in their investments in and exits from U.S., European, Middle Eastern, Asian and offshore domiciled private equity, real estate and hedge funds. Represent Oman Investment Authority on investments into US and Asian private equity and venture capital funds Represent Social Development Bank on investments into US, European and Asian infrastructure, private equity and credit funds. Represent Saudi Venture Capital Company on investments into multiple GCC and MENA focused venture capital funds. Represent Warba Bank on investments into US real estate funds, US and Asian private equity funds and MENA venture capital funds. Venture Capital and Corporate Transactions\nRepresent Global Ventures on its investments in Mumzworld, Helium Health, Yodawy, SpiderSilk, Red Sea Farms, Kitopi, Elmenus, Paymob, Zension, Arrow Labs, HolidayME, Buseet, Floranow, MUNCH:ON, Mamo Pay, Tarabut Gateway, Pyypl, Minly and Altibbi. Represent Riyad Taqnia Fund on its investments in Beehive, Unifonic, Trukker, SURE Technology, Foodics, Arabot, B8ak, Last Mile, Dokkan Afkar, Souqalmal, Haseel and Eureka. Represent Riyad FinTech Fund on its investments in Forus, Unifonic and Tarabut Gateway. Represent STV LP on its investments in Trukker, Salla, Sary, Gathern, Nexopay and Club. Represent Shorooq Partners on its investments in Sarwa, Retailo, Dharma and Khazna. Represent Impact46 on its investments in Floward, Trukkin, Raqamyah, Merit Incentives, Sanar Trading, Tamara, Telqani, Syarah, Shuttle, Halalah and PlayHera. Represent Derayah Ventures on its investments in Capiter, Maabat, Lendo, Bazaar, Speero, MUNCH:ON, Resal and Sary. 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. 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Ben has experience, including as advocate, resolving complex commercial and construction disputes through litigation, arbitration and ADR.\nBen handles disputes in the courts and arbitration centers across Europe and the Middle East, acting for clients in a range of sectors, including international energy companies and financial institutions. \nBen obtained his LLB (with honors) from the University of Bristol and his LPC (with distinction) from BPP, London. He is qualified as a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales and holds Higher Rights of Audience (Civil Proceedings). Ben is also an Attorney and Counselor at Law in New York State and is licensed to practice as an advocate in the Courts of the Dubai International Financial Centre (Parts I and II).   Partner Recommended - International Arbitration and Litigation Legal 500 EMEA (UAE), 2021-2025 Recommended - Construction Legal 500 EMEA (UAE), 2025 Recommended - International Arbitration Legal 500 UK, 2023 Recommended - Civil Fraud Legal 500 UK, 2023 BPP Law School, UK BPP Law School Leeds University of Bristol, UK  New York Dubai International Financial Centre Courts England and Wales Law Society of England \u0026amp; Wales Commercial Arbitration Acting for a major European oil and gas exploration and production company in respect of two multi-billion dollar LCIA arbitrations concerning an asset in Kurdistan. Acting for a multinational payment transfer service provider in relation to a multi-million dollar ICC arbitration to recover debts from an agent in the UAE and Bahrain. Acting in LCIA arbitration proceedings for a leading European low fares airline against an Italian airport owner concerning unpaid contractual bonus fees. Acting for an insured (a US Government Agency) in three separate Bermuda form arbitrations relating to a US$ 1 billion loss (involving successful coverage recovery exceeding US$ 250 million) following an environmental incident. Acting for an insured (a US utility company) in a Bermuda form arbitration relating to a US$ 200 million loss following an environmental incident. Multi-jurisdiction litigation acting for an English online gaming company in connection with court proceedings in Malta and SCC arbitration proceedings in Sweden relating to a fraud committed against the company. Construction Arbitration Acting for a major European oil and gas exploration and production company in respect of a multi-million dollar ICC arbitration against a contractor relating to the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a gas treatment facility and pipeline in North Africa. Acting for a joint venture consortium, comprising major European and U.A.E. energy companies, in relation to a large wind farm project in Saudi Arabia, involving multi-million dollar extension of time and increased costs claims Acting for an eastern European oil and gas exploration and production company in US$ 100 million UNCITRAL proceedings against a major multinational in relation to a joint venture for the construction and operation of an LPG plant located in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Acting for a major US oil and gas exploration and production company in LCIA proceedings against an oil field owner in relation to an EPC contract for the construction and operation of a gas processing facility in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Acting in LCIA proceedings for a South African engineering company in connection with a dispute concerning a railway consortium in two African countries. Acting in ICC proceedings for an Israeli engineering company and a public utility company in connection with a dispute involving a major water and sewerage project in the Caribbean. Investment Treaty Arbitration Acting for an AIM listed oil and gas exploration and production company in a multi-million dollar ICSID claim against Italy under the Energy Charter Treaty. Acting for the Republic of Turkey in two separate ICSID arbitrations brought by UK and Belgian investors under bi-lateral investment treaties. 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Ryanair v The Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2013] FTC/20/2012 (English Upper Tribunal (Tax Chamber) Judgment – proceedings concerning taxation overpayments in the aviation sector). Ryanair Limited -v- Gatwick Airport Limited (English Civil Aviation Authority Decisions 2013 \u0026amp; 2011 – Regulatory proceedings concerning airport charges). Ryanair Limited -v- Esso Italiana S.r.l. [2013] EWCA Civ 1450 and [2012] EWHC 200 (Comm) (English Court of Appeal and Commercial Court Judgments – Jurisdiction challenge in relation to Anti-trust proceedings). Sir Martin Broughton \u0026amp; Others -v- Thomas O. Hicks; George N. Gillett \u0026amp; Others (Liverpool Football Club litigation) [2012] various (English Commercial Court and Court of Appeal Judgments – fraud proceedings). 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