Corporate/Commercial: Saudi Arabia (Desks Based Abroad)
Experts Based Abroad
Dubai-based
Stephen Matthews of Baker Botts LLP has a wealth of transactional experience in the Kingdom. He is a key point of contact for defence contractors on procurements in Saudi Arabia.
Toronto-based mining specialist
David Carbonaro of Heenan Blaikie has been appointed special counsel to the Toronto Stock Exchange to promote opportunities between it and the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul).
Nabil Issa of King & Spalding LLP divides his time between the firm's Dubai and Riyadh offices and is a perennially popular choice for clients. He represented NBK Capital in its exit from its investment in Saudi entity Hanco.
Sami Al-Louzi of Vinson & Elkins LLP advises on a broad range of matters, including M&A transactions and private equity deals. He operates from the firm's Abu Dhabi office, although he is frequently in Riyadh. He was part of the team that advised Sinopec on Saudi corporate matters arising out of its involvement in the Yanbu refinery project.
Future Events
16th May 2013: GC Seminar, London Sponsor-backed IPOs: IPO Exits of Portfolio Companies
21st May 2013: GC Seminar, New York Hackers Are After Your Data!: Practical Ways To Reduce Data Security Breach Exposure
23 May 2013: Chambers USA Awards for Excellence 2013, New York
24 May 2013: Launch of Chambers USA 2013, New York and online
29th May 2013: GC Seminar, New York Going Mobile: IP and Privacy Considerations
4th June 2013: GC Seminar, Houston Challenges in Creating An Effective and Coordinated Global Compliance Program
9 September 2013: Chambers Latin America Awards 2013, Miami
10 September 2013: Launch of Chambers Latin America 2014, online
3rd October 2013: Chambers Bar Awards 2013, London
Chambers News
10 May 2012: Chambers Europe Awards for Excellence, Amsterdam
