Richard Blackburn
Richard Blackburn is a senior counsel in our banking and Islamic finance practice. He has extensive experience in advising international and regional banks, funds and corporates in relation to derivatives (both conventional and Islamic) and Islamic finance transactions. Richard also advises in relation to regulatory capital transactions and structured product issuances. Prior to joining STAT, Richard practised with several major US and UK law firms and has spent time on secondment with several investment banks.
Richard is a qualified lawyer in England and Wales.
Legal 500: "Richard Blackburn has significant experience advising banks and corporations across a broad range of OTC derivatives and structured products."; "Richard Blackburn, who advises on OTC derivatives and structured products, is 'responsive and helpful'."
Omar Alsughaiyer
Omar Alsughaiyer is an associate in our banking and Islamic finance practice. He has a strong track record of success in advising commercial and governmental banks, funds, and corporates in relation to finance transactions. Omar also advises on project finance, corporate finance, sovereign lending, debt capital markets, debt restructuring, acquisition financing, real estate financing, investment-grade lending, Sukuk issuances, and structured product issuances. Prior to joining STAT, Omar held positions at several reputable financial institutions, including major commercial and governmental banks.
Naif Alharbi
Naif is a Banking and Finance Associate specializing in Banking and Finance matters including Project Finance, Sukuk, and both Conventional and Islamic Finance.
Naif is a licensed lawyer by the Ministry of Justice and a qualified lawyer by the Saudi Bar Association who holds an LLB from the King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah and an LLM in Banking & Financial Law from Boston University, Boston, MA.
Sultan Albadi
Sultan is a Trainee Associate in our Banking & Finance department, with exposure to Islamic Finance, Project Finance and Sukuk tasks while honing his skills in the field. Sultan leverages his prior experience at a government fund to assist with various banking and financial tasks.
Abdullah Al Rabiah
Abdullah, currently a trainee lawyer, focuses on Banking and Finance, with exposure to Project Finance and Islamic Finance. With two years of hands-on experience in a law firm, Abdullah brings extensive knowledge of legal principles and a profound understanding of the nuances of commercial and financial law to his work.