Associate

Maisa Alzahrani

Languages

Arabic
English

Maisa Alzahrani is an associate in the CMS Corporate team based in Riyadh and is qualified to practise in Saudi Arabia. She has strong experience across corporate structuring and transactional matters, including joint ventures, M&A, incorporations, and general corporate advisory. Her work includes advising on the establishment of foreign entities in Saudi Arabia, as well as assisting clients with the preparation and review of corporate documentation, including governance matters.

She advises both local and international clients on corporate transactions and has supported on the drafting and negotiation of key corporate documents including share purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, and related documentation.

Relevant experience

Transportation company on a joint venture for the establishment of the first bus manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.
Multinational company on the acquisition of shares in a Saudi entity, including drafting the Share Purchase Agreement, Articles of Association, and related corporate documents.
Hospitality company on hotel financing arrangements and the incorporation of a foreign hospitality business in Saudi Arabia.
Railway company on contractual arrangements and corporate governance matters under Saudi law.
Multinational chemicals group on the construction and corporate aspects of establishing a manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.
Military company on legal requirements and corporate structuring for the provision of services related to military equipment.
Investment company on corporate due diligence, transaction execution, and closing documentation.
Clients on competition law considerations in the context of corporate structuring and transactions in Saudi Arabia.
Foreign investors on the incorporation of legal entities in Saudi Arabia, including preparation of incorporation documents and liaising with government authorities.
General corporate advisory to local and international clients, including support on governance matters, shareholder agreements, and delegation of authority frameworks.

Memberships & Roles

Saudi Bar Association.

Education

2024 – MA Law (SQE1), The University of Law, United Kingdom.
2016 – LL.B, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh.

Practice Areas

Corporate/M&A

Insights

Global Reach