EKP announces the appointment of a new corporate partner

EKP’s associated office in Riyadh, Al-Enezee, has announced the appointment of Jeffrey J. Greene as a key new partner to the corporate practice group of the firm, based in Riyadh, effective September 1, 2022.

Working with EKP’s Corporate practice group co-leader, Wissam Hachem, Greene seeks to expand EKP’s regional corporate practice, particularly in KSA’s burgeoning venture capital and technology sectors. Greene is a seasoned transactional lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience, more than a decade of which has been in the GCC.

Jeffrey J. Greene commented, “I am excited to be joining the EKP team in Riyadh. Their reputation in the region speaks volumes on the strong practice the partners have built, and I am delighted to contribute to the growth of the firm and in continuing to drive the interests of our clients.”

EKP’s Managing Partner, Ziad G. El-Khoury shared, “We are delighted to welcome Jeffrey as a partner at EKP. His wealth of expertise in Corporate, Venture Capital & M&A practice adds additional support throughout the region ensuring that our traditional and technology sector clients have a full-service offering at EKP.”

Whilst Greene’s primary area of practice is the handling of corporate matters, he also advises on commercial, private equity, restructurings, and complex banking transactions. He is a prolific thought leader who has co-authored/edited three legal handbooks, and published more than 30 professional articles in journals, and other media.