Associate

Fahad Al-Zaid

Languages

Arabic
English

Fahad is a Disputes Resolution (or EPC) Associate based in Riyadh. He advises clients on matters involving Commercial Disputes, M&A, Corporate Advisory, and Regulatory Advisory.

Fahad has 4 years of experience and is proficient in conducting comprehensive legal analysis and providing well-reasoned legal opinions on complex matters. He began his career in international law firms and has an experience in an in-house role as an Associate Advisor for Saudi Aramco.

Relevant experience

Strategic legal input on disputes subject to the Government Tenders and Procurement Law.
Draft and revise crude oil sales agreements for Saudi Aramco’s international customers.
Deliver legal assessments and recommendations on international crude oil storage agreements.
Engage with governmental entities to support Saudi Aramco’s regulatory positions.
Lead the compliance function for Saudi Aramco’s first low-carbon crude oil deal, contributing to a Saudi Aramco Excellence Award.
Prepare legal memorandums highlighting key legal considerations and risk mitigation strategies.
Create template framework agreements and service level agreements for commercial use.
Handle matters related to corporate governance and restructuring.
Perform legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other commercial transactions
Handle legal matters for clients in energy, real estate, pharmaceuticals, and banking sectors, including issue identification, negotiation, court appearances, and implementation of legal solutions.
Legal pleadings and representation of a major real estate developer in a class action lawsuit.
Manage local dispute cases from initiation through resolution.

Education

LLM in Legal Practice, City University of London, London.
LLB with International Law, City University of London, London.

Practice Areas

Employment & Pensions Dispute Resolution

sectors

Energy

Insights

Global Reach