Samar Baharon

Samar Baharon

Counsel
Baker McKenzie Law Firm

Biography

Samar joined Baker McKenzie in 2018 and advises Saudi and international clients on a broad range of capital markets and corporate transactions. She brings strong expertise in Saudi regulatory matters to her practice, with a particular focus on IPOs and rights issues aimed at strengthening companies' financial position and supporting their growth and expansion strategies.   

Practice Focus

  • Advised Savola Group on its SAR 6 billion (USD 1.6 billion) rights issue, capital reduction and distribution of its entire 34.25% stake in Almarai Company to its eligible shareholders. 
  • Advised Ayyan Investment Company on its SAR 200 million (USD 53 million) rights issue on the main market of the Saudi Exchange.
  • Advised Al-Majed For Oud Company on its 30% stake share offering through an IPO on the main market of the Saudi Exchange.
  • Advised Etihad Atheeb Telecommunications Co. on its SAR 250 million (USD 66 million) rights issue on the main market of the Saudi Exchange.
  • Advised Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals Factory Company on its SAR 1,260 million (USD 336 million) IPO on the main market of the Saudi Exchange.
  • Advised BinDawood Holding Company on its SAR 2,193 million (USD 585 million) IPO on the main market of the Saudi Exchange.

Admissions

  • Saudi Arabia - Registered Legal Consultant

Education

  • University of Southern California (LL.M.)
  • Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas (LL.M.)
  • Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas (LL.B.)

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English
  • French