Senior Associate

• Mar 2023 - Present

Mid-Level Associate

• Dec 2021 - Mar 2023

Associate

• Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

Legal Consultant

• Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

Advising on all legal and regulatory aspects related to corporate and commercial transactions and any disputes arising thereunder as per the Laws of Saudi Arabia.Selected Projects:- Advised an international technology enterprise on operational and compliance matters related to the provision of digital transformation consulting services and supply of augmented reality devices to a Saudi Arabian governmental entity. - Advised an international custom software engineering and consulting company on the appropriate structure of its anticipated joint venture in Saudi Arabia and the tax implications and possible exemptions thereunder. - Advised a multinational organization in the energy sector on the leasing of its solar power generation equipment in Saudi Arabia and the regulatory requirements in relation thereto.- Advised a cargo logistics international group on the sale and listing of its subsidiary in Saudi Arabia. - Advised a multinational industrial manufacturer of tubular technology on the collection of $10 M debt and regulatory frameworks governing commercial pledges and its implementation in Saudi Arabia. - Advised a Singaporean company in the regulatory and licensing requirements related to introducing its social media platform to Saudi Arabia.- Advised an international agricultural distribution company on the restructuring of its business.- Advised an international ceramics manufacturer, on the sale and distribution of its products in Saudi Arabia. - Representing a major drilling, workover, and well intervention company based in the UAE, in a claim against its previous local partner in Saudi Arabia for the recovery of equipment worth $3 M.- Representing a global waste management and chemical purification company in a $2.3 M claim against a local Saudi company. - Representing a multinational information and communications technology company in a $1.4 M claim against a Saudi Arabian governmental authority. Show less

Associate

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

Advising on a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions with emphasis on start-up incorporation, company restructuring, capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, cross-border transactions, telecom and providing business-oriented legal advice on diverse matters across the region. Selected Projects:  Advising a Lebanese American shareholder in a multinational consultancy firm in a dispute against the Board of Directors for fraudulent behavior and breach of fiduciary duties and claim for $ 2 Million.  Advised two major Lebanese Companies that are part of a multinational technology consulting Group, in relation to the acquisition of the 98 % majority shareholder in the Companies, and carving-out of the Companies from the Group into a new entity to be incorporated in France.  Advised a major Telecom operator in Saudi Arabia on the legal aspects of network interconnection, providing fiber optic services to end-users, granting dark fiber indefeasible rights of use to other telecom operators and sale and leaseback transaction of FTTH ports.  Advised a Saudi Arabian sweets manufacturer on the legal aspects of the distribution of goods in the GCC and Europe.  Advised a leading Saudi Arabian manufacturer of polyethylene pipes in preparing for and executing an initial public offering of part of its shares in Saudi Arabia.  Advised a digital media and online marketing company operating in Lebanon and UAE on the structuring of its projected venture to be incorporated in Saudi Arabia.  Advising an insurance association in UK, in relation to the dispute against one of the re insurers participating in an insurance treaty under Saudi Law.  Advised a multinational group based in France, engaged in the business of manufacturing, supplying, and maintaining pyrotechnical systems, on the legal aspects of the Joint Venture project to be implemented in Saudi Arabia. Show less

Associate Lawyer

• Oct 2017 - Jul 2019

Worked on a broad array of corporate, commercial, insurance and financial disputes. Assisted companies to set up operations in Lebanon while advising on all aspects of incorporation, management structure, reorganization, and regulatory compliance. Selected Projects:  Represented a leading international beverage manufacturer and three major insurance companies in over 50 active litigation disputes in Lebanon; developed and implemented litigation procedural strategies; negotiated and concluded out-of-court settlements.  Advised and represented a landowner in a $ 15 Million claim for fraudulent property theft and abuse of proxy executed by his real estate agent in Lebanon.  Represented and advised two major Lebanese banks on debt recovery and financial claims against defaulters, executed enforcement procedures; negotiated and concluded settlement deals on behalf of the bank.  Advised several companies owning chains of restaurants on the franchising of their brands in the UAE and KSA.  Advised a Canadian NGO on the establishment of an organization in Lebanon dedicated to providing freelancing job opportunities for underprivileged men and women. Show less

Associate Lawyer

• Jan 2016 - Sep 2017

Duties and Responsibilities included:  Handled various litigation cases in Lebanon mainly Labor, Commercial, Financial, Real Estate, and Personal Status; attended court hearing and drafted all legal documents related thereto.  Established Companies in Lebanon and BVI in addition to handling previously incorporated Companies and advising on all regulatory aspects; advised HR Departments on employee affairs and all matters related thereto.  Registered Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents in Lebanon and the UAE.  Served as Secretary of Tribunal in various Ad hoc Commercial Arbitration cases; drafted Terms of References, Procedural Minutes and assisted on drafting Arbitral Awards on behalf of Arbitrator/Tribunal.  Enforced foreign and local arbitral awards. Show less

Junior Associate

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2015

Duties and Responsibilities included:  Handled over 200 Civil and Criminal litigation lawsuits in Lebanon.  Attended hearings at court on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants.  Established companies & sole proprietorships in Lebanon; prepared all documents in relation thereto.  Drafted, revised, and negotiated various agreements such as franchise, employment, management, sale and lease. Duties and Responsibilities included:  Handled over 200 Civil and Criminal litigation lawsuits in Lebanon.  Attended hearings at court on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants.  Established companies & sole proprietorships in Lebanon; prepared all documents in relation thereto.  Drafted, revised, and negotiated various agreements such as franchise, employment, management, sale and lease.