Hatem Abdulghaffar

Mr. Abdulghaffar’s experience includes advising:

Capital Markets**

• The underwriters on the SAR831.2 million IPO of MBC Group on Tadawul
• The National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC) on its SAR2 billion rights issue
• SNB Capital as underwriter on the SAR999 million IPO of First Milling Company on Tadawul
• Alsaif Gallery, one of the leading retailers in the Saudi kitchenware, serveware and small home appliances markets in Saudi Arabia, on Its SAR1.2 billion IPO
• Arabian Drilling Company on its SAR8.9 billion IPO on Tadawul*
• Morabaha Marina Company on its IPO on Tadawul*
• Al Watania for Industries Company on its IPO on Tadawul*
• Al Mawarid Manpower Company on its IPO on Tadawul*
• Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies on its SAR1.80 billion IPO on Tadawul*
• Theeb Rent A Car Company on its SAR1.72 billion IPO on Tadawul*
• Tanmiah Food Company on its SAR1.34 billion IPO on Tadawul*
• Naqi Water Company on its SAR1.38 billion IPO on Tadawul*
• Several companies in their potential IPOs on Tadawul and Nomu in various industries including medical services, manpower, financial services, manufacturing, and real estate
• Several Saudi publicly listed companies in connection with corporate governance and continuing obligations advice

M&A/Corporate**

• A renowned professional services firm on its cross-border restructuring exercise*
• A capital market institution on day-to-day corporate affairs*
• A leading IT company on day-to-day corporate and commercial affairs*
• Several international and local investors in connection with incorporation of companies and corporate restructurings in Saudi Arabia
• International and local clients on various matters relating to Saudi Arabian law

Regulatory**

• Several governmental bodies in connection with drafting regulations and other regulatory advice

Other**

• A majority shareholder in relation to a shareholders’ arbitration dispute relating to the enforceability of a contingent payout mechanism*

*Matter handled prior to joining the firm 

**Firm experience prior to April 2023 includes work completed both at Latham and the Law Firm of Salman M. Al-Sudairi