At CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang Lawyers and Consultants, the banking and finance offering in Saudi Arabia was bolstered by the arrival of finance expert Robin Balmer. Balmer has an excellent reputation for advising on asset, property, project and trade finance matters across the Middle East.

A&O Shearman's banking and finance team is noted for its capabilities in private credit matters, receivables securitisation, debt restructuring and international financing issues. The group has expertise in representing borrowers and lenders in mandates. Practice head Samer Eido brings extensive experience in handling conventional and Islamic finance transactions. Hosam Ghaith, the managing partner of Saudi Arabia, routinely acts for government entities and financial institutions in mandates. Private credit transactions are a key area of strength for Haris Meyer Hanif, who is equally adept at handling restructuring and insolvency matters.

Abuhimed Alsheikh Alhagbani Law Firm (AS&H) in co-operation with Clifford Chance‘s ‘exceptional’ banking and finance practice has an excellent reputation in Saudi Arabia for its expertise in handling a wide spectrum of finance matters. The team acts as counsel to domestic and international banking companies, public sector clients and government entities on large-scale financings, facility arrangements, restructurings and private matters, to name a few areas. Additionally, the group is well-versed in representing lenders in high-value financing mandates, often in the aviation and utilities sectors. Practice head Yasser Al-Hussain is particularly experienced in advising on high-value syndicated lending transactions. Ahmed Choudhry and Mohamed Hamra-Krouha are key practitioners to note. Ali Moiz Ansari left the firm in October 2025.

Khoshaim & Associates is lauded for its expertise in banking and finance matters. Led by Karim Wali, the team often assists public and private clients with corporate finance and project finance issues in the energy, real estate and construction sectors, as well as advising on Islamic and Shariah-compliant financing transactions. The 'exceptional' Paul Matrosov is sought after for his excellent track record in handling high-value financings and transactions for sponsors and lenders relating to energy and infrastructure projects. Naryman Alkassimi is a name to note for financial sector regulatory matters.

Latham & Watkins LLC‘s ‘extremely proactive, knowledgeable and responsive’ banking and finance team has an excellent reputation for handling financings in the construction and power sectors. The group is very experienced in acting for both borrowers and lenders in major project development matters, as well as representing government entities and private clients in cases involving Shariah-compliant financing. Practice head Peter Norris, who was promoted to the partnership in March 2025, is well-versed in handling domestic and cross-border project finance cases. Salman Al-Sudairi brings expertise in debt restructurings.

Linklaters acts on high-profile syndication financing, Islamic finance, project finance and export credit agency finance transactions. The group routinely represents national and global banking entities and real estate companies in mandates, and supports clients on private credit and debt finance cases. Practice head Omar El Sayed is a highly regarded finance practitioner with a solid track record in representing public and private clients in matters involving projects and the energy sector. Yuri Nekrasov focuses on cross-border finance transactions.

Norton Rose Fulbright regularly acts for international and domestic banks, as lenders, in a wide range of transactions, including Islamic revolving credit facilities and syndicated lending. The team is equally adept at assisting PIF subsidiaries with finance matters. Practice head Mohammed Paracha  also acts as the head of the firm's Islamic finance practice for the Middle East. Aditi Sanyal assists financial institutions with real estate finance, project finance, and acquisition finance matters. Amar Meher brings expertise in handling high-profile debt restructurings.

At Baker McKenzie Law Firm, the team is very experienced in acting for banking companies, investment funds, and export credit agencies on a broad range of transactional matters, including conventional and Islamic financing work. Additionally, the group has a strong track record in assisting with financial regulatory matters. Dubai-based Adil Hussain leads the firm's Middle Eastern banking and finance practice, as well as acting as global head of Islamic finance, and Riyadh-based Delwar Hossain assists with project finance, Islamic finance and restructuring matters. In 2025 Ian Siddell retired from practice, and Fatima Alhasan left the firm.

Derayah LLPC – Saudilegal‘s banking and finance practice often represents major construction entities, lenders, sponsors and contractors in large-scale infrastructure financings. The group is equally adept at handling debt refinancing issues, multi-purpose facility arrangements, and banking regulatory matters. The department is co-led by Ali Abedi and Basel Barakat. Dana Halwani is a name to note.

DLA Piper Legal Consultants has established expertise in handling transactions for clients in the power, water and petrochemical industries. The team is equally well-versed in advising on restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings. Based in Riyadh, Paul Latto is sought after by banking clients to advise on Saudi regulatory compliance work and lending transactions. AgathI Trakkidi is very experienced in representing lenders in finance transactions.

Project finance work forms the backbone of Gibson Dunn's practice. The team's recent workload includes advising lenders on project financing in the water, desalination and petrochemical sectors, as well as representing independent power producers in mandates. The group is equally strong in acting for government ministries as sponsor-side clients in international syndicated lending. Practice head Mahmoud Abdel-Baky regularly assists with infrastructure and power project finance issues and Shariah-compliant financing.

White & Case‘s team acts for an established roster of public sector entities and government entities on project, energy, and real estate finance matters. The group often handles mandates concerning refinancings and restructurings, as well as advising commercial banks and financial institutions on investments and finance cases. Key practitioners to note include Alec Johnson, who is well known for assisting with large-scale project finance matters, and Antoine Cousin, a go-to for power, petrochemicals and water sector companies. Nezar Al Abbas left the firm in early 2026.

Al Tamimi & Company‘s team has ‘deep expertise across the banking and finance space’. The group is well-versed in handling conventional and Islamic financings, project finance and structured finance cases, and routinely represents clients in the hospitality and real estate sectors in finance matters. Rafiq Jaffer leads the team, and he is ably supported by Ambreen Bidiwala and Aurangzeb Maqsood.