Kirkland & Ellis advised Tasaru on its investment in Blacklane
Kirkland & Ellis advised TASARU Mobility Investments, a company owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), on its investment in Blacklane, a premium chauffeur services provider.
The investment aims to support Blacklane’s expansion into the Saudi market.
Kirkland team
The Kirkland team consisted of corporate partners Kamran Bajwa (pictured left) and Noor Al-Fawzan (pictured right) in Riyadh, alongside Ben Leyendecker and Dr. Sebastian Häfele in Munich. London partners Emma Flett and Ben Zeris provided advice on technology and intellectual property matters.
About Blacklane
Founded in 2011 in Germany, Blacklane’s ride-hailing services connects travellers with a global network of professional chauffeurs. Today, Blacklane has a team of over 300 employees across 50 countries, with operational hubs in Germany, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
