SAUDI ARABIA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Zain Satardien, Chadi Hourani and Hayel Hourani Hourani & Partners
Hourani & Partners is a leading commercial law firm in the Middle East, known for its commitment to de - livering exceptional legal services. The firm is led by former “Big Law” attorneys who combine internation - al expertise with a deep understanding of the local markets they serve. With extensive experience advis - ing clients on legal and regulatory matters in Saudi Arabia, it offers insights tailored to the Kingdom’s unique legal and business landscape. Its team’s
cross-jurisdictional expertise and linguistic capabili - ties (including Arabic, English, French, Afrikaans and more) enable it to effectively manage complex trans - actions and routine legal challenges. Its clients range from Fortune 500 companies, private equity funds, investment banks, government agencies, and fam - ily conglomerates, making it a trusted partner across the Middle East, North America, and Europe.
Authors
Zain Satardien is the head of tax and international trade at Hourani & Partners. He is a tax and international trade lawyer with more than 15 years of experience and leads the tax and international trade law service lines.
Hayel Hourani is the managing principal at Hourani Global, with over two decades of experience advising clients on cross-border transactions. He is a US-qualified legal consultant, and assists Middle Eastern, US, and international conglomerates, family groups, and other clients on complex matters including corporate law, investments, capital markets, financial services, M&A, private equity and venture capital. He represents issuers, underwriters, and portfolio companies in acquisition finance, securities, and shareholder matters. He also advises investment banks, funds, and family offices on regulatory and transactional issues across the GCC-US corridor. He is cited by Chambers and Partners for his strong client service and expertise in Saudi transactions.
He specialises in GCC tax law, international trade law, corporate regulatory matters, and litigation, advising private and public sector clients across the GCC. He provides strategic counsel on trade law, tax law (including income tax, excise tax, transfer pricing, zakat, and economic substance), corporate structuring, and related litigation.
Chadi Hourani is the managing partner at Hourani & Partners and is a US-trained lawyer. He advises UHNWIs, private equity firms, investment banks, and multinationals on corporate structuring, M&A,
private equity, joint ventures, capital markets, real estate, financial services, and restructuring. He is known for his commercial mindset and collaborates closely with clients to align legal strategies with their business goals. He serves as chairman of Georgetown Law’s MENA Alumni Advisory Board.
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