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Executive Management

By |July 19th, 2013|

We have been privileged to have set up legal departments from scratch. If you are considering setting up an internal legal department, talk to us, we would be happy to provide an independent analysis of your requirements.We will continuously discuss and develop your initial concept and guide you through to implementation of your plan, and will be there as ongoing advisors to monitor and review KPI indicators for your newly set up legal department. Representative transaction of our team include the following: • Appointed by the world’s best outsourcing company (ISS) as their youngest General Counsel and engaged to setup and managed the legal services department of the company. • Advised on strategic risk and legal structural for a new energy holding management company being established to dominate the renewable energy sector. • Appointed as principal strategic legal advisor to one of the world’s largest business / risk consultancy organisations. • Counselled senior management for multiple companies on investment strategy. OUR CORE VALUES Our services is built on the core values of honesty, integrity, trust and mutual respect. whatever the nature of your business we hold these ideas as integral to our vision.We fully appreciate and understand our success is dependent on you being successful and accordingly, our aim is to work with you in partnership, and for us to mutually share in each others success. advice is clear, concise and to the point which is appreciated when dealing with matters on a tight deadline took control of things, the issues were resolved within a very short time and with the results we required true professional and I would recommend his services to others difficult transaction was undertaken with diligence [...]

Law Firm Client Protection Service

By |July 19th, 2013|

Are you a law firm that has great relationships in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia but does not wish to have a physical presence? Are you a firm who can clearly see the threats posed to your relationships by other international firms? If any of the above applies to you, let us deal with all the legal issues that your clients face in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Be assured that we will provide you and your clients with the same service level that has been recommended as having been built on “high integrity” and “professionalism” and that is consistently rated as providing “great results.” We will provide you with the peace of mind that your interests are protected without compromising on the quality of the service level that your client needs and demands.. OUR CORE VALUES Our services is built on the core values of honesty, integrity, trust and mutual respect. whatever the nature of your business we hold these ideas as integral to our vision.We fully appreciate and understand our success is dependent on you being successful and accordingly, our aim is to work with you in partnership, and for us to mutually share in each others success. "advice is clear, concise and to the point which is appreciated when dealing with matters on a tight deadline" "took control of things, the issues were resolved within a very short time and with the results we required" “true professional and I would recommend his services to others” “difficult transaction was undertaken with diligence and efficiency ensuring the whole process was completed smoothly” “certainly one of the best lawyers I have worked with in my 20+ years career ” “fantastic [...]

Private Client

By |July 19th, 2013|

Do you need an advisor that is able to guide you and be your on-call trusted advisor? We have been recognised and recommended for our “very high moral standards,” “courtesy and professionalism”. We have consistently demonstrated that we are willing to work with our clients with unparalleled “dedication and persistence,” to get our clients “great results”. Please get in touch so that we can explore ways that we can work together. Representative transaction of our team include the following: • Prepared a private funding strategy for a shareholder of property development investment valued at $1.25B. • Assisted a family business by helping them setup and invest in the IT sector. • Proved instrumental in setting up and launching a family business to invest in the Healthcare industry. • Helped a family setup and launch a new business in the catering sector. • Provided sound advice on the management of a private property investment portfolio. • Devised investment portfolio and investment strategies for high net worth individuals and continually advises individuals investing in UK markets and businesses. advice is clear, concise and to the point which is appreciated when dealing with matters on a tight deadline took control of things, the issues were resolved within a very short time and with the results we required true professional and I would recommend his services to others difficult transaction was undertaken with diligence and efficiency ensuring the whole process was completed smoothly certainly one of the best lawyers I have worked with in my 20+ years career fantastic business acumen and genuine enthusiasm creativity and foresight experience and confidence genuinely lovely person well-thought legal advice and is [...]

Shariah Advice

By |July 19th, 2013|

We have access to some of the best Shariah scholars, who are willing to work with us to find the right solutions for you, this is why we have been noted for our “profound knowledge of Shariah Compliant Finance,” come to us, lets us give you the Shariah advice that you need at the most optimum time and cost. Representative transaction of our team include the following: • Structured and corrected error-filled Shari’ah documents drafted by opposing counsel to yield a complete overhaul and redrafting of the documents/agreements. • Advised a MENA centric investment bank in the structuring and executing of a Shari’ah compliance purchase of an offshore oil rig operation. • Counselled and advised on Shari’ah compliant trade finance efforts for multiple clients across several industries. • Advised on the drafting and execution of a novel Murabaha Facility provided to a trading company by its founding shareholder. • Created and delivered Shari’ah compliant finance documents in connection with a $10B Ijara-based Islamic financing a downstream petrochemical complex. • Drafted Shari’ah compliance documentation for a real estate fund. • Advised on auto-based securitisations with initial warehouse facility followed by Shari’ah compliant Sukuk issuance. advice is clear, concise and to the point which is appreciated when dealing with matters on a tight deadline took control of things, the issues were resolved within a very short time and with the results we required true professional and I would recommend his services to others difficult transaction was undertaken with diligence and efficiency ensuring the whole process was completed smoothly certainly one of the best lawyers I have worked with in my 20+ years career fantastic business acumen and genuine enthusiasm creativity and [...]

Business Risk Management

By |July 19th, 2013|

we have been pioneers in business risk decision automation, we have developed business risk modeling which are used on a global basis and have been described by peers as “detailed and effective.”We are able to assist in the development of risk modeling which deal with matters that include, legal, financial, compliance, commercial contracting, data protection, and competition.Help us to help you, put together effective systems that use the same risk and business decision-making process through out all your business functions. Representative transaction of our team include the following: • Created the award-nominated ICRAM (ISS Contractual Risk Analysis Model) which is now globally used; model yielded zero insurance increase during the year of implementation. • Advised on strategic risk and legal structural for a new energy holding management company being established to dominate the renewable energy sector. • Provided risk strategy for the acquisition of numerous companies and developed both risk strategies and risk models for employers and clients.   OUR CORE VALUES Our services is built on the core values of honesty, integrity, trust and mutual respect. whatever the nature of your business we hold these ideas as integral to our vision.We fully appreciate and understand our success is dependent on you being successful and accordingly, our aim is to work with you in partnership, and for us to mutually share in each others success. advice is clear, concise and to the point which is appreciated when dealing with matters on a tight deadline took control of things, the issues were resolved within a very short time and with the results we required true professional and I would recommend his services to others difficult transaction was undertaken with diligence and [...]

Company Secretarial

By |July 19th, 2013|

Come to us if you are looking to incorporate a new company / branch or are looking for a one stop shop for all matters relating to GOSI, SAGIA, MOCI, Labor, and the Passport Office. We are able to work out a cost-effective service for you, whether you retain us for a specific matter or sign up for our one stop annual package. We are here to reduce the amount of time senior management spends on administrative matters. Representative transaction of our team include the following: • Setup and launched more than 20 companies across diverse industry segments. • Managed legal activities for 70 companies in relation to corporate governance, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. • Provided general advice on insolvency matters, including different types, advice on director's liability and indemnities, and process of placing a company into liquidation. • Advised on shares issues such as: increasing share capital, reducing share capital, division, consolidation, and redistribution of shares. • Conveyed expertise on directors’ and shareholders’ powers, explaining to the board the individual strength of directors and what business functions should be met at the board level and shareholder level.   advice is clear, concise and to the point which is appreciated when dealing with matters on a tight deadline took control of things, the issues were resolved within a very short time and with the results we required true professional and I would recommend his services to others difficult transaction was undertaken with diligence and efficiency ensuring the whole process was completed smoothly certainly one of the best lawyers I have worked with in my 20+ years career fantastic business acumen and genuine enthusiasm creativity and foresight [...]

In house Counsel

By |July 19th, 2013|

In-house counsels are often under a huge amount of stress and pressure to perform, and sometimes need to have the ability to meet or pick up the phone to discuss their issues and concerns. We provide a service where we can provide a One 2 One discussion sessions to consider the issues, threats, and opportunities that in-house counsel face from time to time. Representative transaction of our team include the following: • Mentored and counselled internal staff on decision to join a law firm; also advised in house counsel on managing internal conflict with executives. • Proved vital in drafting legal manual and internal processes, developing risk strategies, and defining risk modelling plans. • Helped define and execute recruiting strategies for senior legal staff. • Provided day to day counselling for in-house counsel.   OUR CORE VALUES Our services is built on the core values of honesty, integrity, trust and mutual respect. whatever the nature of your business we hold these ideas as integral to our vision.We fully appreciate and understand our success is dependent on you being successful and accordingly, our aim is to work with you in partnership, and for us to mutually share in each others success. advice is clear, concise and to the point which is appreciated when dealing with matters on a tight deadline took control of things, the issues were resolved within a very short time and with the results we required true professional and I would recommend his services to others difficult transaction was undertaken with diligence and efficiency ensuring the whole process was completed smoothly certainly one of the best lawyers I have worked with in my 20+ years career [...]

Dispute Resolution

By |July 19th, 2013|

We have been recommended for our “great strategic grasp on a situation,” and our “dedication and persistence,” qualities that make us “particularly effective” when negotiating on behalf of our clients. We have been noted for, and have been welcomed for our “courtesy and professionalism” in difficult circumstances to get you the “commercial results” that you want. Representative transaction of our team include the following: • Advised on multi-jurisdictional investment litigation involving complex legal and regulatory issues. • Provided overall risk assessments on equity and non-equity based transactions for company directors and evaluated the significance of re-financing a PFI project. • Advised the Plaintiff on the litigation of principle and prevention of loss of revenue in excess of millions of dollars each year. • Helped several clients prevents losses of £150K-£500K; customers included banks, government agencies, hotel construction, and franchises. • Completed several pro-defendant based litigation pieces of work. OUR CORE VALUES Our services is built on the core values of honesty, integrity, trust and mutual respect. whatever the nature of your business we hold these ideas as integral to our vision.We fully appreciate and understand our success is dependent on you being successful and accordingly, our aim is to work with you in partnership, and for us to mutually share in each others success. advice is clear, concise and to the point which is appreciated when dealing with matters on a tight deadline took control of things, the issues were resolved within a very short time and with the results we required true professional and I would recommend his services to others difficult transaction was undertaken with diligence and efficiency ensuring the whole process was completed smoothly certainly one [...]

Mediation

By |July 19th, 2013|

Our CEO is a trained mediator, we work to diffuse the conflict between the parties and focus their energies toward addressing the parties concerns by focusing on positivity. We have been commended on our “willingness to give due consideration to any comments and propose practical solutions.” Our neutral yet persistent dedication leads us to help you find mutually acceptable solutions and critically give you a non-biased platform to work out your differences. Representative transaction of our team include the following: • Resolved internal management conflict between senior members of staff. • Managed mediation with a major automotive manufacturer. • Dealt with the mediation of dispute with a contractor for the provision of services. • Regularly mediated and negotiated disputes between service providers and contractors.   OUR CORE VALUES Our services is built on the core values of honesty, integrity, trust and mutual respect. whatever the nature of your business we hold these ideas as integral to our vision.We fully appreciate and understand our success is dependent on you being successful and accordingly, our aim is to work with you in partnership, and for us to mutually share in each others success. advice is clear, concise and to the point which is appreciated when dealing with matters on a tight deadline took control of things, the issues were resolved within a very short time and with the results we required true professional and I would recommend his services to others difficult transaction was undertaken with diligence and efficiency ensuring the whole process was completed smoothly certainly one of the best lawyers I have worked with in my 20+ years career fantastic business acumen and genuine enthusiasm creativity and [...]

Islamic Banking and Finance

By |July 19th, 2013|

Our Islamic Banking and Finance capability has been described as “well beyond the ready-made, one-size-fits-all Islamic solutions.” We care about the work that we do and will guide you to develop products and services that are likely to stand the test of time. The demand for Islamic Banking and Finance products will only continue to increase; success will only however be for those who are willing to leave the past transactions behind and those who focus on substance over form. Let us work together for mutual success. Representative transaction of our team include the following: • Prepared Islamic Finance documents in connection with a $10B Ijara-based Islamic financing a downstream petrochemical complex. • Created Ijara-based Islamic Finance document in connection with a major development project in the holy city of Makkah that was valued at $750M. • Advised a consortium on the Qurayyah Independent Power Project 1 for building a facility to generate approximately 1800MW of electricity. • Counselled on restructuring and correcting erroneous Shariah documentation drafted by opposing counsel, requiring a complete overhaul and redrafting for a facility valued in excess of SR1.2 Billion. • Advised on the Rabigh Independent Power Project for building of an approximately 1,200 MW power plant. • Guided the Riyadh Independent Power Project P11 for the development of a plant with approximately 1,729 MW power generation capacity. • Proved vital to the restructuring and refinancing of a major petrochemical company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. • Advised on a $326M multicurrency project with cost overrun funding facilities structured as an Islamic commodity-backed Murabaha. • Instrumental in the restructuring and renegotiation of key terms to extend existing facilities and gain approval for contract extensions related to the construction of [...]