Clyde & Co continues to expand in Saudi Arabia with new corporate partner appointment, Anas Alswailem

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

With over 20 years of experience, Alswailem is a highly regarded corporate partner who has advised public and private clients on corporate and commercial matters. Prior to joining Clyde & Co, Anas managed his own private office in Saudi Arabia. He has extensive experience working for several large government organisations including the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) and the General Organisation for Social Insurance (GOSI). His appointment aligns with Clyde & Co’s strategic expansion of its corporate practice globally and in the Middle East and Africa as well as its focus on supporting clients in Saudi Arabia.

Naji Hawayek, partner and head of Clyde & Co’s corporate practice in the Middle East commented, “Saudi Arabia continues to be an important market for Clyde & Co, and Anas’ appointment highlights our commitment to growing our on-the-ground corporate capabilities. His deep industry experience and understanding of the country’s dynamic market will be of great value to our clients both internationally and domestically.”

Anas Alswailem commented, “Clyde & Co’s strategy to expand its corporate offering is very much aligned with my own ambitions. I am very excited to join the firm at a time where the Saudi regulatory landscape continues to see progressive changes. I look forward to playing an instrumental role in assisting clients with their corporate needs.”