Abdullah is a Partner in our Banking & Finance practice. He represents international and Saudi claimants in litigation, arbitration and enforcement proceedings, and advises from Saudi law and Shariah perspectives in relation to project financing and other creditor arrangements.

He has also advised Saudi regulatory authorities on the drafting of certain laws and regulations, as well as a number of clients on corporate restructuring.

Relevant experience

Abdullah’s experience includes advising:

• Red Sea Global (RSG) (formerly The Red Sea Development Company) in relation to the construction, operation and maintenance of the utilities;
• Amaala on the procurement, on a BOOT basis, of multiple utilities needed for the development of the Amaala megaproject;
• The Joint Lead Managers, comprising Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Emirates NBD Bank P.J.S.C., Goldman Sachs International, J.P. Morgan Securities plc, MUFG Securities EMEA plc, NCB Capital Company and Standard Chartered Bank, in relation to the issuance by The National Commercial Bank of US$1.25 billion Additional Tier 1 Capital Certificates;
• Saudi Electricity Company on the conversion of its financial government liabilities into a SAR 167.92 billion (approximately US$45 billion) Sharia-compliant subordinated financial equity-like instrument with a redemption option;
• The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia on regulatory matters in relation to the Red Sea Project, including gap analysis and drafting Founding Laws;
• The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia on corporate matters in relation to the Red Sea Project, including the establishment and incorporation of Red Sea Global (RSG) (formerly The Red Sea Development Company);
• SABIC in relation to the issuance of international bonds;
• The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia in relation to several international investment projects;
• The Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the privatisation of various healthcare facilities;
• A number of local and international companies in relation to loan structuring and the drafting of finance documents;
• A large number of claimants in relation to a number of multi-billion US dollar litigations and enforcement proceedings;
• Banque Saudi Fransi in relation to a multi-billion loan agreement with a Saudi company;
• Saudi Environmental Protection Company in relation to its initial public offering;
• Sahara Petrochemicals Company on its US$2.15 billion business merger with Saudi International Petrochemical Company;
• A number of international banks in relation to claims exceeding US$10 billion and their enforcement measures;
• Qiddiya Investment Company in relation to a number of its strategic contracts, as well as the list of owners of real estate units in the project area;
• Jadwa Investment Fund in connection with the acquisition of a number of companies;
• Lenders on an Islamic loan worth SAR 2.5 billion to one of the leading Saudi companies;
• Sadara Company regarding the acquisition and financing of one of the vital branches of the company;
• A number of international companies regarding existing disputes before the Saudi judiciary and related committees;
• Jabal Omar Development Company in relation to the establishment and structure of its investment companies; and
• General Electric on joint ventures and other matters related to Company Laws in the Kingdom.

Awards & Recognition

• Legal 500 – Banking & Finance, Saudi Arabia
  • “Abdullah AlSugair, Yasser AlHussain, and Dr. Fahad are exceptional.”
• IFLR1000 – Banking & Finance – Rising Star Partner

Career & Qualifications:

• AS&H Clifford Chance, Partner, May 2025 – to date
• AS&H Clifford Chance, Counsel, May 2024 – April 2025
• AS&H Clifford Chance, Senior Associate, July 2022 – May 2024
• AS&H Clifford Chance, Associate, July 2018 – July 2022
• Shearman and Sterling, Associate, July 2018 – July 2022

Professional Qualifications:

• Saudi Bar Association

Education:

• Juris Doctor from University of Richmond, 2017
• Master’s degree in law form George Washington University – 2015
• Bachelor’s degree in Shariah from Ima