Clyde & Co continues expansion in KSA with new corporate partner appointment

Clyde & Co has announced the hire of corporate commercial lawyer Mohammed Almarzouki as a partner in its Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Almarzouki will be based in the firm’s Riyadh office and is joining Clyde & Co’s Global Corporate & Advisory practice.

Almarzouki is a highly regarded corporate partner and advises family businesses, investors, and corporations on M&A, JVs, capital markets and general corporate advisory matters. He is a licensed lawyer in Saudi Arabia, a qualified attorney in the State of New York, and a qualified solicitor in England and Wales. Prior to joining Clyde & Co, Almarzouki co-founded Alzawawi and Almarzouki Law Firm in Jeddah. He has also worked for Allen & Overy in the UK, Khoshaim & Associates in Saudi Arabia, and Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA).

Mohammed Almarzouki commented, “It is an exciting time to join Clyde & Co and I see significant synergies between my practice and ambitions of my new colleagues. The legal landscape in Saudi Arabia continues to evolve, and there is a greater need for reliable and innovative legal advice. I look forward to working closely with the team and assisting our international and domestic clients.”