Khoshaim & Associates

𝐊&𝐀 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝   K&A is proud to announce winning multiple prestigious awards this month, highlighting its leadership as the top law firm in Saudi Arabia.   K&A was honored by being named:   Middle East Law Firm of the Year by the Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business (ALB) Middle East Awards 2024. Debt and Equity-linked Deal of the Year winner for the Tabby securitization deal IFLR1000 Middle East Awards 2025. Equity Market Deal of the Year winner for Americana Restaurants’ IPO and Dual Listing by Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business (ALB) Middle East Awards 2024.    These recognitions are a testament to K&A’s dedication to advancing the legal practice in the region and comes on the back of K&A’s recent international expansion with a new office in Abu Dhabi. 🏆 𝐓𝐡𝐞 4𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐋𝐁 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬  https://lnkd.in/dQFNa_Zh 𝐊&𝐀 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐮 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢 https://lnkd.in/dJQzjPED 𝐊&𝐀 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐮 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢  https://lnkd.in/daSwErbw #ALBAwards #AwardsCeremony #Celebration #StayTuned #Achievement #Networking #MELA2024 #IFLR1000 #iflr #saudivision2030 #saudiarabia #announcements #lawfirm #lawyer #tier1 #success #lawfirmmarketing #lawfirms #PIFLegalForum #PIF #Legal #SaudiVision2030 #IFLRAwards https://lnkd.in/dAnkgjkX

𝐊&𝐀 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐅&𝐁 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 K&A successfully advised Addoha Poultry Company, a leading poultry processor in Saudi Arabia, on BRF Arabia’s acquisition of a minority stake in it. This strategic investment is a major milestone in advancing Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for halal products and bolstering food security. The closing of this transaction is subject to approval by regulatory authorities.   The transaction was led by Partners Omar Iqbal and Zeyad S. Khoshaim and supported by Associates Yousef S. Tolah and Khaled Alhudaithy.    This announcement also comes on the heels of K&A being awarded the prestigious Middle East Law Firm of the Year by the Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business (ALB) Middle East Awards 2024. #KhoshaimAndAssociates #Legalera #LegalDeal #saudivision2030 #saudiarabia #announcements #lawfirm #lawyer #lawfirmmarketing #lawfirms https://lnkd.in/gMvVpsjy

𝐊&𝐀 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐢𝐥 & 𝐆𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 K&A successfully advised Bawan Company on its cross-border acquisition of the entire equity share of PETRONASH Holding Limited (“the Target”) and its subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions, including KSA, UAE, Qatar, Oman, and India. This acquisition aims to strengthen Bawan’s strategy of business diversification by entering into industrial sectors and manufacturing specialized engineering products. The closing of this transaction is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals. The transaction was led by Partners Omar Iqbal and Zeyad S. Khoshaim and supported by Counsel Paul Matrosov, Senior Associate Neil Williams, and Associates Dr. Abdullah Mazzah, Areej Bahashwan, Yousif H Latifa, and Nourah Salamah. This cements K&A’s commitment to facilitating impactful regional transactions in the market, and it coincides with K&A’s recent expansion into the UAE market by setting up an office in Abu Dhabi to support regional investments by Saudi Arabian companies wishing to invest in assets and businesses in the region. #Achievement #saudivision2030 #saudiarabia #announcements #lawfirm #lawyer #lawfirmmarketing #lawfirms #Legal #BawanCompany #PETRONASH https://lnkd.in/dP6BKrPd

𝐊&𝐀 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐈𝐏𝐎 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭   K&A advised Makkah Construction and Development Co. (MCDC), a leading listed real estate company, on its strategic pre-IPO acquisition of 30% of First Avenue Real Estate Development, a company undergoing an IPO on the parallel market (Nomu). MCDC’s acquisition was structured only weeks ahead of the commencement of the bookbuilding for First Avenue. First Avenue has recently closed its offering and successfully listed on the Saudi Exchange. This strategic acquisition is a first-of-a-kind pre-IPO investment, showcasing the robustness of the Saudi capital markets and the opportunities it presents to different players. K&A’s team was led by Managing Partner Zeyad S. Khoshaim and Senior Associate Ghaida Meaigel and supported by K&A’s capital markets team.   This cements K&A’s standing as the law firm for innovative structures and the leading public M&A firm in Saudi Arabia. In 2024, K&A won the Ground-breaking Deal of the Year 2024 in the Capital Markets & ESG Finance Awards, and many other awards including the Saudi Arabian Law Firm of the Year 2024 by Legal500. #Achievement #saudivision2030 #saudiarabia #announcements #lawfirm #lawyer #lawfirmmarketing #lawfirms #Legal https://lnkd.in/d-T7q8ia

𝐊&𝐀 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲’𝐬 𝐈𝐏𝐎   K&A successfully advised Riyad Capital in its capacity as the financial adviser, underwriter and lead manager on the IPO of the Fourth Milling Company, which successfully listed on the main market of the Saudi Exchange. The Fourth Milling Company is a leading Saudi-based milling company and a significant contributor to Saudi Arabia’s food security, and one of three milling companies’ that recently IPOed on the Saudi Exchange. The successful IPO of Fourth Milling Company solidifies K&A’s position as a leading equity capital market firm in Saudi Arabia.   The transaction was led by Partner Zeyad S. Khoshaim along with Senior Associate Ghaida Meaigel, supported by a team of associates in the capital markets team.   This role comes on the back of K&A also closing the work on the IPO of Arabian Mills for Food Products Co. early October. #Achievement #saudivision2030 #saudiarabia #announcements #lawfirm #lawyer #tier1 #lawfirmmarketing #lawfirms #Legal #SaudiVision2030 https://lnkd.in/d93vA5FK

𝐊&𝐀 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 K&A, Saudi Arabia’s only independent Tier 1 law firm, is commencing its international expansion with a new office in Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi office aims to support K&A’s rapidly growing roster of existing and prospective clients in Saudi Arabia and the region.   Having established its dominance in Saudi Arabia, K&A’s main goals for the Abu Dhabi office are (i) to support inbound investments from the UAE to KSA given the move by many companies to establish their regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia; (ii) to support regional investments by international and Saudi Arabian companies that simultaneously wish to invest in assets and businesses in the region; and (iii) deepen and broaden K&A’s bench with senior practitioners from international firms.                                                                                                                                                                                                      With UAE being Saudi Arabia’s third largest trading partner (after China and the US), the synergies realized with this expansion will offer K&A’s clients a more complete service in the region. The K&A UAE team will integrate into K&A’s Band 1 corporate, finance, capital markets, and dispute resolution practices and offer a more robust set of regional services, including regional M&A, cross border financing, dual listing capabilities, and regional arbitration.   K&A’s Managing Partner, Zeyad S. Khoshaim, commented “This significant step reflects K&A’s ongoing commitment to further strengthen Saudi Arabia’s leadership in the legal field, while enhancing our ability to serve clients across the region. Rooted in Saudi Arabian values and backed by over a decade of expertise, K&A has been a cornerstone in navigating the complexities of the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving legal landscape. Our expansion into Abu Dhabi is a testament to the strength and resilience of Saudi Arabia’s economy. This move enables us to continue providing the highest standard of legal counsel to our clients, wherever they may be.”   This move comes on the back of K&A sweeping all prestigious Saudi Arabian law firm of the year awards in 2023 and 2024 and continues its ranking as a band/tier 1 firm across all core practices by all prestigious ranking journals. #saudivision2030 #saudiarabia #lawfirm #lawyer #tier1 #success #UAE #UAEExpansion #BusinessGrowth #KALaw #UAEExpansion #MENARegion #ClientCentric #LegalInnovation #GlobalReach #StrategicGrowth #BusinessExcellence #LegalServices #FutureForward https://lnkd.in/dVczyCHF

كل عام والمملكة العربية السعودية بألف خير. لنواصل الحلم ونحقق المزيد من الإنجازات. 🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦 ما نعيشه اليوم ليس مجرد حلم بل واقع صنعته رؤية قيادة وطاقة وطن وإرادة شعب لا يعرف المستحيل. 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 #اليوم_الوطني_السعودي_94 #رؤية_السعودية_2030 #نحلم_ونحقق #saudiarabia #saudivision2030

حلمنا العلياء..وواقعنا وصل كل عام والوطن في سلام وأمان ورخاء وازدهار !!Happy Saudi National Day 🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦 #اليوم_الوطني_السعودي_94 #saudivision2030

𝐊&𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐋𝐋 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 K&A facilitated and delivered an interactive workshop titled “Banking and Finance Projects” as part of the Young Legal Leaders القيادات القانونية الشابة (YLL) program, which is sponsored by the Saudi Bar Association.   The workshop represented a continuation of a successful partnerships between K&A and the YLL program, underscoring the firm’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of top legal talent in the Kingdom.   Financial and Projects Partner, Karim Wali, led the workshop, remarked: “I found the audience to be highly engaged, asking thoughtful and interesting questions. The session was well-received. The Banking and Finance sector, including fintech, continues to grow, particularly among banks, financial institutions, and fintech companies. It will be intriguing to see how these entities evolve in the coming years.”   K&A is dedicated to fostering robust relationships with leading academic institutions and legal initiatives. The firm remains committed to investing in the development of future legal leaders and building a pipeline of top-tier legal professionals to meet the growing demands of the Saudi Arabian market.   K&A’s Tier 1 Banking and Finance team was recently recognized as Saudi Arabia Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Middle East Awards 2024, reinforcing the firm’s leadership in the field. #saudivision2030 #saudiarabia #announcements #lawfirm #lawyer #tier1 #success #lawfirmmarketing #lawfirms #YoungLegalLeaders https://lnkd.in/dX-gKfAQ

K&A Leads on IFLR1000 Middle East Law Awards 2024 with Multiple nominations   K&A has once again been nominated and shortlisted for several awards by the IFLR1000 Middle East Law Awards 2024, underscoring its continued excellence across various transaction categories. Notably, the firm is nominated for prestigious Saudi Arabian Law Firm of the Year, a recognition K&A has consistently earned for its outstanding contributions to the legal landscape in the Kingdom.   In addition to this, K&A has also been nominated for various deal categories, including M&A Deal of the Year and Debt Market Deal of the Year. These nominations further solidify K&A’s status as the premier M&A and capital markets firm in Saudi Arabia.   K&A won several awards at the last year IFLR Middle East Law Awards, including Saudi Arabian Law Firm of the Year, Equity Deal of the Year, and Project Finance Deal of the Year. These awards are a testament to the firm’s unparalleled expertise and its position as the premier Saudi law firm across various practice areas. #IFLR1000 #iflr #saudivision2030 #saudiarabia #announcements #lawfirm #lawyer #tier1 #success #lawfirmmarketing #lawfirms https://lnkd.in/dKpbVeyN