Gibson Dunn hires leading M&A partner Waleed Rasrommani in Riyadh

Gibson Dunn has announced that highly regarded corporate and M&A lawyer Waleed Rasrommani will join the firm as a partner in its Riyadh office.

Rasrommani’s experience advising on complex transactions in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East, with a particular focus on the energy, infrastructure, and private capital sectors, will deepen further the firm’s M&A bench in the region. Rasrommani has considerable experience advising regional and international clients on large-scale public and private transactions, including cross-border M&A, joint ventures, strategic investments, and privatisations. Before joining Gibson Dunn, he was the national managing partner in Saudi Arabia for another international law firm where he led the establishment of the firm’s presence in the Kingdom. Prior to practicing law, Waleed gained industry knowledge as a programmer in Silicon Valley, as well as a banker and journalist in the Middle East.

“We look forward to welcoming Waleed to Gibson Dunn in Riyadh,” said Megren Al-Shaalan, partner in charge of the firm’s Riyadh office. “He is one of the most respected corporate lawyers in the Kingdom, with exceptional market knowledge, strong client relationships, and a proven background advising on complex, high-profile matters aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. His arrival will build on our corporate and private capital capabilities in the region. Waleed’s focus and insights into inbound and outbound investment flows, as well as his leadership experience and entrepreneurial approach, will make him an outstanding addition to our partnership.”

Gibson Dunn opened in Riyadh in 2023 and has since expanded its presence in the region, most recently with the strategic hiring of capital markets partner Najla Al-Gadi last year. The firm has also taken up a new home in Tadawul Tower, King Abdullah Financial District.