Unlocking Prosperity: Private Wealth Structuring in KSA
Private wealth structuring is crucial for managing and preserving wealth for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and families in Saudi Arabia (KSA).…
Private wealth structuring is crucial for managing and preserving wealth for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and families in Saudi Arabia (KSA).…
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal for companies aiming to achieve growth, competitiveness, and strategic objectives. The Kingdom of Saudi…
The rapid transformation of industries globally is fuelled by innovation and technological advancements. As technology evolves at an unprecedented rate,…
Under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan, the country has established special economic zones (SEZs) that play a pivotal role in…
Family businesses are unique in their dynamics, combining the intricacies of both business and personal relationships. These enterprises often span…
Saudi Arabia has taken a momentous stride towards safeguarding individual privacy by passing the new amendments to the Personal Data…
Project financing has played a significant role in the development of the energy sector in Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom is…
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the energy sector in Saudi Arabia has become increasingly common in recent years. With the…
HAMMAD & AL-MEHDAR CONTRIBUTES THE SAUDI ARABIA CHAPTER TO THE MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS REVIEW, 14TH EDITION Hammad & Al-Mehdar partner…
UPDATED REGULATIONS FOR JAFZA OFFSHORE COMPANIES INTRODUCE NEW BENEFITS FOR INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (“JAFZA”) issued…
THE VALUE OF A TERM SHEET Many businesses, small and large, retain attorneys to draft transaction documents and simply let…
THE UNIFIED REGISTRY FOR COMMERCIAL PLEDGES TAKES EFFECT IN SAUDI ARABIA The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Commerce and Investment (MCI)…
The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has put a spotlight on the privileged tax regimes of all zero…
We’re looking to raise one million dollars at a valuation of five million.” This is a common line with which…
How to close a round of financing? A fundraising for a startup is always good news and helps in the…
Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) is an international financial center for local, regional, and international institutions established as an independent…
On September 20, 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation released the Federal Automated Vehicles Policy. This policy set guidelines that…
Saudi Arabia recently eliminated the cap for foreign strategic investors in shares of listed companies. The Kingdom eased its rules…
Hammad & Al-Mehdar’s partner Belal Hashmi authored the Saudi Chapter of the Global Guide: Measures adopted to support distressed businesses through the…
Hammad & Al-Mehdar’s partner Suhaib Hammad authored the Saudi Arabia chapter in The Financial Technology Law Review, 4th edition, published by The…
We are pleased to share our latest Saudi chapter, Digital Business 2021, authored by Suhaib Hammad, a partner and leads the…
Hammad & Al-Mehdar’s partner Suhaib Hammad authored the Saudi Arabia chapter of the Fintech 2021 guide, published by Global Legal Group in June 2021.…
Hammad & Al-Mehdar’s partner Suhaib Hammad authored the Saudi Arabia chapter of the Data Protection 2021 guide, published by Global Legal Group in July…
Entertainment and sporting events have not always been the first things that come to mind in relation to Saudi Arabia.…
Saudi's legal system is based on the principles of Sharia law and has remained largely unchanged for decades. However, in…
The Saudi Arabian government has taken significant steps towards modernizing and codifying the legal system over recent years. The judicial…
Dispute resolution is a growing industry in Saudi Arabia, and over the past 18 months, there have been some changes…
Across the globe, businesses are under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable and ethical practices. Known as ESG (Environmental, Social, and…
Employee share option plan (the “ESOP”) have seen an impressive rise in popularity across the globe, with more companies offering…
Family governance is essential for family businesses to achieve their goals and maintain success across generations. A well-structured family governance…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is a vibrant and rapidly changing nation, with new laws and regulations being introduced…
Saudi Arabia is a leading producer and exporter of energy, and its economy is still heavily tied to the oil…
The sports and media industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has undergone a significant transformation in the past…
As technology continues to develop, countries worldwide have begun to recognise and address the importance of data privacy. Saudi Arabia…
Over the past two decades, Saudi Arabia has been undergoing a remarkable transformation, which has touched nearly every aspect of…
Funding your business is a critical part of your growth journey, and in Saudi Arabia, banks are often the first…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been making significant strides in developing its capital market and promoting investment in…
The construction industry in Saudi Arabia has experienced significant growth in recent years, with numerous infrastructure projects and real estate…
Saudi Arabia recently introduced a draft law introducing mediation as an alternative way to resolve disputes. This law is currently…
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a standard business strategy for companies seeking to expand, diversify or enter new markets.…
Situated at the tip of the Persian Gulf, Kuwait is a small but fascinating oil-rich nation, with a population of…
Reserved Matters is a term that is used in the corporate management world that refers to a particular set of…
KSA construction claims are either against the contractor by the owner or against the owner by the contractor, similarly, construction…
Hammad & Al-Mehdar’s partner Belal Hashmi has authored the Saudi Arabia chapter in the leading competition publication of The Cartels…
The Importance of Management Fees Management fees play a crucial role in private equity funds in that they permit the…
Hammad & Al-Mehdar’s partner Suhaib Hammad has authored the Saudi Arabia chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide publication on…
A cross-discipline Hammad & Al-Mehdar team advised Tarabut Gateway on its $13 million series seed financing, led by Berlin-based venture…
Hammad & Al-Mehdar partner Abdulrahman Hammad and senior associate Samy Elsheikh author the Saudi Arabia chapter of The Mergers &…
The Central Bank of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (known as “SAMA”) announced its preliminary open banking policy on 10…
Both vesting and earn out provisions are important tools used by investors to mitigate some aspects of future business uncertainty,…