Derayah

Formerly Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co, Derayah is a Saudi law firm based in Jeddah. It was established in 2000. 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a wide coverage of financial and corporate work, maintaining an active position in most areas in Saudi Arabia. 

In banking, the firm focuses predominantly on large, cross-border project financing transactions. 

In capital markets, it assists international and Saudi blue-chip clients and is active in both debt and equity. 

M&A is among the firm’s strong areas, the team often representing overseas companies doing business in Saudi Arabia. 

The projects team is similarly strong and visible in the market and advises on significant undertakings in various sectors. 

Key clients 

Key clients include Saudi British Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Banque Saudi Fransi, National Commercial Bank, Dow Chemical Company, F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Ferrero and Varian Medical Systems International. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

M&A 

“Demonstrate good understanding of the transaction and structured the legal document around it.” 

Project finance 

“Derayah is prompt, thorough and reliable. Their advice is detailed, to the point and constructive. They work to resolve issues.”