Competition
Competition A new competition law recently came into force, consolidating and enhancing the provisions of the original competition regime that dated from 2004. The General Authority for Competition (“GAC”) is an independent authority in charge of supervising the implementation of the competition law, and its responsibilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia include protecting and […]
Capital Markets
Capital Markets in Saudi Arabia We have experience in advising on the full range of debt and equity issues as well as on derivatives and structured finance. We have advised on multiple capital market transactions in KSA. Our Expertise in Capital Markets in Saudi Arabia We have extensive experience in advising Saudi issuers, investors and […]
Banking
Banking & Finance Law in Saudi Arabia Z&Co. has advised on some of the most complex and significant transactions of recent years. Our Expertise in Banking & Finance Law in Saudi Arabia In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Z&Co. has advised on transactions across a wide range of industries and sectors, including banks and other financial institutions, […]
Technology
Technology The growth in the technology sector in KSA may be epitomized by the development of NEOM, initially announced in 2017 as one of the world’s first smart cities. The USD $500 billion mega-city is intended to operate solely from renewable energy and will utilize cutting edge digital and other technologies. Military technology is an […]
Sports
Sports Despite previously limited focus, the sports sector has received growing attention in KSA, benefiting from the tide of recent attention to increasing recreation, culture, and tourism projects overall. The Ministry of Sport was converted in 2020 from the previously-named entity (“General Sports Authority”), and has been tasked with a wide-ranging mandate to build and […]
Real Estate and Leisure
Real Estate and Leisure The real estate and leisure sector have received significant attention from government-funded projects, led by a drive to increase tourism as a major revenue-stream for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As one of the preeminent law firms in Saudi Arabia, Z&Co. works extensively with clients on a variety of residential and […]
Private Equity and Financial Sponsors
Private Equity and Financial Sponsors In February 2019, the Saudi Arabia Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCPEA) was established by a resolution issued by the Council of Ministers. The aim of this body is to promote the private equity industry and facilitate links between innovative, high-growth businesses and venture capital and private equity companies. […]
Investment Managers
Investment Managers The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a thriving domestic investment funds sector under the jurisdiction of the CMA. The role of investment fund managers is crucial, as Saudi investment funds are not separate entities but rather a contract between the fund manager and the unitholders in the relevant fund. Fund managers must be […]
Infrastructure and Transport
Infrastructure and Transport Economic growth and rapid urbanization have led to the need to make considerable investments in the massive expansion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s transportation networks, including rail, road, and air networks. The 2021 budget statement reported an allocation of SAR 46 billion for infrastructure and transport sector, including for Vision Realisation […]
Industrials
Industrials There are several initiatives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia designed to diversify the economy away from its dependence on oil and increase the contribution of manufacturing to GDP. The National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (“NIDLP”) In January 2019, the NIDLP was launched with the goal of “transforming Saudi Arabia into an industrial […]