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• Over 10 years of post-qualification legal experience across the GCC and MENA region, with a focus on Saudi Arabian law.
• Specializes in M&A, private equity, joint ventures, cross-border structuring, and regulatory compliance.
• Serves as counsel on high-value transactions in KSA, including:
  • Strategic share sales (e.g., SAR 600M transaction for a major investment group)
  • Asset sale and development deals exceeding SAR 400 million
  • Joint ventures between Saudi and foreign investors in sectors such as steel, pharma, media, energy, and healthcare
• Advises major Saudi clients, including investment groups, manpower providers, and automotive companies, on transactional and day-to-day legal matters.
• Seconded as in-house counsel to one of the largest automotive companies in Saudi Arabia and the region.
• Experienced in preparing and submitting economic concentration filings before the General Authority for Competition (GAC).
• Provides ongoing legal support for market entry, foreign investment approvals (MISA), corporate compliance, drafting and negotiating a full range of commercial contracts under Saudi law, including agency, distribution, franchise, and technology agreements in the Kingdom.
• Frequently works with Magic Circle and international law firms to assist their clients on Saudi law matters.
• Advised private equity funds and corporate clients on regional investments, including healthcare consolidation strategies and education sector transactions.
• Legal foundation includes prior roles with the Egyptian Competition Authority and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in Washington, D.C.
• Multilingual: Fluent in Arabic, English, and French.
• Admitted to practice before the Egyptian Bar Association since 2010.

• Represented, and advised Multinational Companies (MNC’s), international, and local companies in issues relating to insolvency and corporate matters.
• Represented international, and local companies before the Saudi Arabia Courts.
• Represented clients in delicate Commercial and Construction claims before the Courts and Arbitration tribunals.
• Represented clients in Administrative cases before the Administrative Courts.
• Advising international companies in matters related to Saudi Arabian Law.
• Provided legal consultations to different clients ranging from individuals to international companies.
• Acted as the lead counsel in the liquidation of a real-estate company before the Saudi Courts.
• Litigated on delicate family cases.
• Acted as a Legal Advisor to the European-Arab Environmental Organization (EAEO).
• Acted and advised several embassies/consulates.
• Acted as an Arbitrator in the SCCA Moot Competition.

Reina led over 35 transactions ranging from early stage to Series B equity financing, secondary sales, and venture debt transactions across various sectors. Work included:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating convertible securities.
• Conducting high-level legal due diligence, identifying risk mitigators, and preparing reports.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating definitive agreements and ancillary documents for equity financing deals, secondary sales transactions, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Leading the transaction to close and overseeing the completion process.

• Advised Abyan Capital on its Series A financing round led by STV, with the participation of Wa'ed Ventures (Aramco) and RZM Investment, with a total of USD 18 M raised.
• Advised Sanabil Private Equity Investment Company on its USD 20 M Series B financing of Lendo Inc.
• Advised Jahez International Company on its USD 7.5 M Series B financing of Grubtech.
• Advised Raed II L.P. on its USD 10 M Series B financing of Noon Education.
• Advised Sanabil Private Equity Investment Company on its USD 10 M Series A financing of NearPay.
• Advised Merak Capital Company on its USD 10 M Series A financing of Jisr HR Holding.
• Advised a majority shareholder on their sale of shares in a KSA-based conglomerate for SAR 143 M.

• Advised and assisted local and international clients in establishing private equity, venture capital, and debt funds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in accordance with Capital Market Authority regulations, including acting as fund counsel for various funds.
• Drafted fund documentation and advising clients on the launch and marketing of their foreign funds in KSA.
• Represented government-owned anchor investors in their investments and commitments to various VC funds in KSA.
• Established Venture Studios and Accelerators in the KSA, managing the applicable governance framework, and advising on the overall structure and setup.
• Provided mentorship sessions to startups and entrepreneurs in accelerator programs, advising on structuring and licensing requirements to enter the KSA market.
• Advised multinational clients on the sale of business assets, which include drafting and reviewing relevant agreements.
• Advised clients on merger and acquisition transactions, including conducting due diligence and drafting necessary agreements such as shareholder agreements and share purchase/subscription agreements.
• Assisted clients with equity financing and venture capital investments.
• Advised multinational clients on establishing fintech businesses in the KSA, obtaining relevant SAMA licenses, and structuring their operations pursuant to applicable regulations.
• Provided legal opinions on CMA and SAMA regulations to ensure compliance with licensing and structuring requirements for financial activities.
• Advised on corporate structuring options to fit international and local clients' needs, drafting joint venture agreements, articles of association, and bylaws.
• Drafted, reviewed, and conducted due diligence on commercial contracts to ensure compliance with KSA laws, including for franchise and agency registrations.