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We advised Tiger Global Management in connection with the Saudi Arabian aspects of the sale of Maktoob.com to, the leading online community in the Arab world with over 16.5 million users, to Yahoo!
Value: Confidential | Closed: November 2009
We advised affiliated shareholders of two (2) wholly foreign owned Saudi companies in the merger of their subsidiaries. This is the first merger of wholly foreign owned companies in Saudi Arabia.
Value: SR 7 million | Closed: February 2011
We advised Fraport AG in connection with the setting up of a Saudi Arabian subsidiary and the management contracts for Riyadh Airport and Jeddah Airport.
Value: US$111 million | Closed: November 2008
We advised Arcelor-Mittal in connection with its first manufacturing joint venture in Saudi Arabia.
Value: US$650 million | Closed: September 2008
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Chambers Global 2010

  
  This independent Jeddah-based team earns consistently high praise for the breadth and depth of its finance practice ... Described as "consistently excellent and always dedicated," this firm easily handles the large deals that come its way while maintaining the quality, personalised service that overseas clients have come to expect ... As one of the country's top independent powerhouses, this firm draws in work directly from big-name foreign clients, as well as plenty of disputes referrals from the main international players.
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IFLR 1000, 2010 edition

  
  With local associations in such high demand from international firms it is getting rarer to find a truly independent domestic law office in the jurisdiction. In light of this it is impressive that Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co (formerly aligned with Hammad Al-Mehdar & Co) retains its prominence in the market.
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  European Legal 500,
2009 edition		  
 

Not being tied to any one particular relationship, unlike many other firms in the country, enables the firm to work effectively on a non-exclusive basis, with any number of foreign law firms.
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