Capital Markets – STAT

Robert Vydra

STATLAWKSA-Admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:19:23 +0000

Robert Vydra is a partner in our Saudi Arabian Capital Markets practice. He has been practising in Saudi Arabia since 2007 and has worked on several dozen public and private offerings of securities. Many of the IPOs and other offerings on which Robert has worked rank among the largest and most high-profile securities offerings in the Saudi market.

Robert regularly provides advice on innovative and “first-ever” deals, such as the first Rule 144A securities offering out of Saudi Arabia, the first securities offering out of the GCC qualifying as Lower Tier II capital for regulatory purposes or the first public takeover transaction in Saudi Arabia.

Pursuant to Chambers Global, “Robert Vydra is commended for his knowledge of Islamic capital markets and his vast experience of public and private securities. He is notably proficient in handling matters concerning the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul)”

Mansour Alobaidallah

STATLAWKSA-Admin — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:47:08 +0000

Mansour is specialized in corporate and capital markets. Mansour advises and represents government stakeholders, Saudi and international clients.

Mansour’s practice focuses primely on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, competition, investment funds, general corporate, foreign investments, commercial disputes and employment matters. Mansour also has significant experience advising clients on real estate developments, franchises and agencies, e-commerce and logistics businesses, information technology services, corporate governance, and other commercial matters.

Mansour is a qualified lawyer in Saudi Arabia, licensed by the Ministry of Justice and is a member of the Saudi Arabian Bar Association.

Yasser Alkhelaiwi

STATLAWKSA-Admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:20:33 +0000

Yasser Alkhelaiwi is a counsel in our Saudi Arabian Capital Markets practice. He has extensive experience in advising regional clients in the securities and equity capital markets transactions in Saudi Arabia. In addition, Yasser’s experience also includes advising clients in relation to mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial law, governance and restructuring matters, and litigation.

Yasser is a qualified lawyer in Saudi Arabia, licensed by the Ministry of Justice and is a member of the Saudi Arabian Bar Association.

Anna Leung

mmukhtar@statlawksa.com — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:55:39 +0000

Anna Leung is a counsel in our Capital Markets practice. She has advised both issuers and managers on a range of capital markets transactions including IPOs, debt capital markets transactions, project bonds and securitisation.

Anna has worked on many high-profile transactions including the first Rule 144a securities offering by Saudi Aramco, Saudi Aramco’s iconic IPO, the first Sukuk offering by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Finance and the first 144a corporate bond offering by a Kuwaiti corporate.

Mariya McDonnell

mmukhtar@statlawksa.com — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:56:14 +0000

Mariya McDonnell is a counsel in our Capital Markets practice. As part of her private practice experience, Mariya has advised both sovereign and corporate issuers and managers on debt capital markets transactions and liability management transactions in Europe, the CIS, Middle East and Africa. She also has extensive capital markets in-house legal counsel experience at a global investment bank in London, UK.

Immediately prior to joining STAT, Mariya worked at a Saudi firm advising PIF companies and giga-projects on corporate, commercial, regulatory and compliance matters.

Rema Almadhi

STATLAWKSA-Admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 12:19:50 +0000

Reema has an experience in the Capital Market transactions and deals with all issues related to the Saudi Capital Markets Law and its implementing regulations. Reema’s experience includes preparing prospectuses and legal due diligence reports. Also, conducting legal research by utilizing various resources.

Shoug AlShaiban

mmukhtar@statlawksa.com — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:14:50 +0000

Shoug, an associate in the Equity Capital Markets practice, specializes in Initial Public Offerings on both the Main and Parallel Markets. She focuses on assisting clients to facilitate the IPO process and ensures outstanding quality work.

Her experience includes drafting and reviewing Legal Due Diligence Reports and Prospectuses, providing essential support throughout the transaction lifecycle. She is dedicated to ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Aljoharah Altuwaijri

mmukhtar@statlawksa.com — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:01:47 +0000

Aljoharah, an associate, assists clients in Project Finance, Corporate, and Equity Capital Markets matters. She advises issuers on initial public offerings (IPOs), including drafting bilingual Legal Due Diligence Reports and Prospectuses.

Working closely with partners and other associates, she provides essential support across various transactions. Aljoharah is currently training to become a licensed lawyer in Saudi Arabia, continuously enhancing her legal and advisory capabilities.

Rilwan Shittu

mmukhtar@statlawksa.com — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:22:46 +0000

Rilwan, a corporate, finance, and capital markets associate, advises on finance, capital markets, and M&A transactions. He has provided legal and commercial advisory support to corporates, individuals, and government entities across Africa, the UK, and the US.

Prior to joining the firm, he advised on Rule 144A/Regulation S securities offerings and U.S. SEC-registered offerings. He also worked as a Legal Consultant with the World Bank’s Legal Operations and Policy Group.

AlFahdah AlOhali

mmukhtar@statlawksa.com — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 08:32:53 +0000

AlFahdah, an associate in the Equity Capital Markets practice, focuses on initial public offerings (IPOs) in both the main and parallel markets. She assists clients throughout the IPO process, leveraging her skills in legal due diligence and prospectus preparation.

With strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, AlFahdah plays a crucial role in ensuring regulatory compliance. Her work is integral to facilitating smooth and successful market entries for a diverse range of clients.

Noura Al Luhaidan

mmukhtar@statlawksa.com — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:22:52 +0000

Noura, an associate in the Capital Markets practice, specializes in equity capital markets transactions. She supports issuers across different industries, ensuring compliance with applicable securities regulations and alignment with clients’ strategic objectives.

Prior to joining STAT, she gained valuable experience interning in the public sector. This background provides her with a unique perspective on regulatory frameworks, enhancing her advisory capabilities on complex capital market transactions.

Khalid Alsaeed

BD Team — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:06:39 +0000

Khalid, an associate in the Capital Markets team, provides legal support in capital market transactions, including IPOs. He has developed expertise in capital markets, foreign direct investment, and corporate legal matters, and is skilled in drafting legislation and legal documents.

He advises local and foreign companies on matters related to the Companies Law, labor, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance in Saudi Arabia. He also has experience drafting legal memoranda.