The Riyadh office is one of the leading corporate and finance practices in Saudi Arabia. Since its opening in 1979, the office has consistently provided comprehensive advice on the full range of corporate, commercial, financial and administrative matters to serve the needs of major local and international clients in the commercial, banking and public sectors.

The team has been involved in groundbreaking deals and is at the forefront of the market. Our experience includes: 

• Structuring the first private sector petrochemical project
• Advising on the establishment of the first internet service provider in Saudi Arabia
• Being retained by the Saudi government to handle the privatization of the telecommunications and mining sectors
• Assisting the Capital Market Authority (CMA) in developing the regulatory framework for implementing the Capital Market Law in the Kingdom 
• Handling the first bond issue in Saudi Arabia 

Our highly experienced team is particularly noted for our corporate, banking and finance, M&A and projects work. The team is comprised of practitioners licensed in local law and other international jurisdictions and has a strong awareness of the local commercial and political environment. Our extensive knowledge of Saudi law and the market, combined with the global resources and expertise of the Baker & McKenzie network which we can draw on when necessary, means we are well placed to help clients pursue the many exciting and often challenging opportunities in Saudi Arabia and break new ground.