SAUDI ARABIA Law and Practice Contributed by: Alex Saleh, Asad Ahmad, Shahad Alhumaidani and Omar Halbouni, GLA & Company
GLA & Company is the premier full-service regional law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal so - lutions across the Middle East and North Africa. With eight strategically located offices in seven key juris - dictions – UAE, KSA, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Egypt – the firm is positioned to serve its clients with unparalleled expertise and dedication. Founded
by a team of experienced legal professionals, GLA & Co has grown to encompass over 18 partners and more than 170 lawyers across the MENA region. Its diverse team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the unique legal landscapes of the jurisdictions it operates in.
Authors
Alex Saleh is the managing partner of GLA & Co and takes a leading regional role within the firm with respect to its Corporate & Commercial practice. With over 30 years of experience in both the GCC
Shahad Alhumaidani is an associate in GLA & Co’s Riyadh office. Shahad holds experience working in both the governmental and private sectors in KSA and has the experience to advise on capital markets, corporate and commercial transactional and advisory matters including due diligence exercises, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.
markets as well as the US, he has accumulated sizeable expertise in the areas of banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital market deals and infrastructure projects.
Omar Halbouni is an associate at GLA & Co, where he works closely with the firm’s GCC-focused M&A, Private Equity, Capital Markets and Finance teams. He has advised both private and public companies,
Asad Ahmad is the legal director and head of the Antitrust & Competition practice at GLA & Co, leading the firm’s regional practice across Kuwait, KSA, Qatar, UAE, Egypt and COMESA. He advises clients on
ranging from early-stage start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations, as well as royal family offices across the GCC. Prior to joining the firm, Omar gained valuable experience practising at an international law firm in North America.
merger control, competition compliance and regulatory matters, securing major clearances and handling high-profile investigations. Asad also leads GLA & Co’s Data Privacy team, guiding multinational clients on regulatory compliance and data protection strategies. A dedicated mentor and thought leader, he contributes to legal publications, conducts webinars and actively engages with competition regulators, reinforcing GLA & Co’s reputation as a leader in antitrust and competition law.
GLA & Company Alex Saleh Managing Partner Tel: Kuwait: +(965) 669 55516 UAE: +(971) 54 997 4040 Email: alex.saleh@glaco.com Web: glaco.com/attorneys/alex-saleh/
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