Practice Area
Corporate & Commercial
Strategic legal advice on corporate structuring and governance, investments, corporate finance and commercial transactions, with particular experience in complex matters spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Overview
We advise businesses, investors and institutions on corporate and commercial matters across the lifecycle of their operations and investments. Our work encompasses multi-jurisdictional corporate structuring, corporate governance, shareholder and joint venture arrangements, commercial agreements, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate finance.
We support clients in structuring transactions and investment arrangements, establishing appropriate governance frameworks, securing corporate funding and allocating legal and commercial risk. Our work also includes legal due diligence and transaction documentation, with particular experience in coordinating complex corporate and commercial matters involving multiple parties and jurisdictions.
Key Areas of Work
Multi-Jurisdictional Corporate Structuring
Corporate Governance
Shareholder & Joint Venture Arrangements
Commercial Agreements
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Corporate Finance
Legal Due Diligence
Selected Experience
Experience across corporate structures, investments and transactions
A selection of matters and projects reflecting the experience of the Lawarche legal team, including work undertaken by our consultants in senior roles prior to joining the firm.
Credit Information Partnerships — GCC
Advised on the structuring and establishment of multiple joint ventures across GCC jurisdictions with leading international credit information and ratings providers, including Standard & Poor’s, Experian and Veda.
Major Aviation Sector Acquisition
A senior member of our team supported the acquisition of a 49% interest in the catering and sky-sale business of Saudi Airlines, in a transaction valued at more than the equivalent of approximately £260 million.
Construction & Integrated Business Arrangements
Advised major construction companies on commercial arrangements for the delivery of their projects and on partnerships in complementary business activities, including supply, design, precast concrete and ready-mix operations.
Major Real Estate Commercial Arrangements
A senior member of our team advised on the structuring and documentation of major real estate developments in Saudi Arabia, including consortium, development partnership, development management, professional services, land lease and sale and purchase arrangements.
Corporate Finance, Capital Restructuring & Private Equity — GCC
Advised on dozens of corporate finance and capital restructuring matters across multiple GCC jurisdictions, including capital reductions and increases, shareholder funding, bank financing arrangements, and private equity and other investment transactions designed to secure corporate liquidity and support business growth.
Commercial Agreements & Cross-Border Transactions
Advised on dozens of domestic and cross-border commercial transactions, including distribution and franchise arrangements and major supply agreements across a range of business sectors.
Discuss Your Corporate Matter
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