Corporate / M&A

Our corporate team is renowned for its expertise in local and cross-border M&A transactions. Over the years we have been involved in some of the most significant M&A transactions in KSA. We have extensive experience in acting for both the buy-side and sell-side in M&A deals.

We have advised in transactions involving both listed and unlisted entities and are well known for our in-depth knowledge in respect of the legal and regulatory issues involved in M&A transactions. Our M&A experience covers a wide range of sectors including, oil & gas, telecommunications, private equity, financial institutions and the construction sector and is regularly engaged by both local and international clients.

Corporate Restructuring

Our Firm is well equipped to advise clients on all aspects of corporate restructuring.

Changing market conditions, delayed customer payments, and changing projects’ terms and conditions among other factors might force companies to face financial distress situations, in a normal business environment. 

If your company is in a distressed situation and facing legal liabilities caused by multiple lawsuits, resulting in blocked bank accounts or government services, we can help you bypass this phase through the different procedures available within the Saudi bankruptcy law, offered by our experts. Whether it’s financial restructuring, liquidation, or protective settlement, we have it covered.

Our services cover all phases of the bankruptcy procedure, including the application submission phase, corporate restructuring planning, development and program management, creditors negotiations and voting, as well as post voting phases. We help keep the communication going with all stakeholders and ensure proper compliance with court requirements and restructuring plan content. 

We will work together to restructure the business legally, financially, and operationally to reach your strategic goals and bypass the temporary distress phase.

Our experience covers different industries, including but not limited to, construction, operations and maintenance, logistics, F&B, and others.

Foreign Direct Investments and Business Set-up

We remain the firm of choice for foreign investors seeking to invest in KSA. We work closely with our foreign clients in understanding their needs and providing them with the correct legal structure for achieving their business objectives.

Our services include advising clients on applying for the correct investment licence and guiding them on all regulatory requirements for obtaining the right licence, acting on their behalf in incorporating their place of business, assisting them with all post-incorporation activities, and drafting, reviewing and finalizing all commercial contracts, necessary for them to commence their business activities in KSA.

We are fully equipped to advise clients on all sector specific investment requirements together with assisting them in obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals.

Advising clients on their foreign direct investments constitutes a significant part of our legal practice, which is a testament to our expertise and depth of knowledge.

Data Protection

With the enactment of a comprehensive data protection regime in KSA, the importance of ensuring compliance with data protection laws has become exceedingly important. We are routinely approached by entities to assist them in ensuring compliance with KSA’s data protection regime.

Our team is fully equipped to advise clients on the laws governing collection and processing of data, including the rules regulating sensitive data, health data and transfer of data outside of KSA.

We have extensive experience in drafting and reviewing privacy policies, terms of use and data collection / processing consent forms and are routinely engaged by local and international clients in this respect.