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Nadine Nassar

Nadine Nassar

Counsel
Baker McKenzie Law Firm

Biography

Based in Riyadh, Nadine bridges the gap between Saudi Arabian and international legal landscapes, advising clients on a diverse range of transactions. Her expertise spans international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic corporate maneuvers.

Nadine also leads the charge on our team's capital markets ventures, seamlessly advising both issuers and underwriters on initial public offerings, rights issues, and listings on the Nomu market.

With her keen understanding of local and global regulations, Nadine empowers clients to navigate complex legal terrain and achieve their business goals. She is a trusted advisor and a key player in Saudi Arabia's evolving corporate and financial landscape.

Representative Legal Matters

  • Advised Modern Mills Company (MMC) on its SAR 3.928 million (USD 1.047 million) initial public offering on the main market of the Saudi Exchange 
  • Advised Middle East Paper Company ("MEPCO"), on its capital increase with suspension of pre-emptive rights subscribed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
  • Advised First Milling Company in connection with its IPO on the main market of the Saudi Exchange 
  • Advised Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals Factory Company on its IPO on the main market of the Saudi Exchange
  • Advised HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited, Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia and SNB Capital in connection with the IPO of Arabian Drilling Company on the main market of the Saud Exchange
  • Advised HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited and Riyad Capital in connection with the IPO of Marafiq on the main market of the Saudi Exchange
  • Advised a syndicate of 8 underwriting banks on Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company's SAR 7.95 billion rights issue, one of the largest rights issues in the history of the Saudi market
  • Advised Riyad Capital (as underwriter), together with EFG Hermes and ANB Capital in their capacity as bookrunners in connection with the IPO of Riyadh Cables Group Company on the main market of the Saudi Exchange
  • Advised Saudi Fransi Capital on the IPO of Perfect Presentation for Commercial Services Company on the main market of the Saudi Exchange
  • Advised Citigroup, JP Morgan and SNB Capital on Saudi Tadawul Group Holding’s USD 1.0 billion IPO on the main market of Saudi Exchange. 
  • Advised Nahdi Medical Company, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Saudi Arabia, on its SAR 5.1 billion (USD 1.36 billion) IPO on the main market of the Saudi Exchange.
  • Advised Retal Urban Development Company on its IPO on the main market of the Saudi Exchange.
  • Advised Riyad Capital on the IPO of Al Elm .
  • Advised SNB Capital on the IPO of East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry on the main market of the Saudi Exchange.
  • Advised Almunajem Foods Company on its IPO on the main market of the Saudi Exchange.
  • Advised The Mediterranean and Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Co. on its capital restructuring.
  • Advised Saudi Fransi Capital and EFG Hermes in their capacity as underwriters of the IPO of Theeb Rent a Car Company.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Paris Bar Association

Admissions

  • Saudi Arabia - Registered Legal Consultant

Education

  • ESSEC Business School (Master in Management - Grande Ecole, Business/Commerce)
  • University of Paris I (Pantheon-Sorbonne) (Master of Advanced Studies in International Private Law (DEA), Law)
  • St. Joseph University, Beirut (Lebanese degree in Private Law)

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Baker & McKenzie Limited is a member firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein.