Legal Advisors Abdulaziz Alajlan & Partners in association with Baker & McKenzie hires new partner

Legal Advisors Abdulaziz Alajlan & Partners in association with Baker & McKenzie Limited has announced the hire of highly regarded lawyer Sahal Khalawi. Sahal will be based in the Riyadh office and will bring with him extensive regulatory and public policy experience advising clients on complex regulatory matters.

“We are delighted to welcome Sahal to our team in Saudi Arabia,” said Karim Nassar. “His expertise will add bench strength to our practice and help us further bolster our capabilities in providing comprehensive legal services to clients in navigating complex regulatory matters. His deep understanding of corporate dynamics, coupled with his proficiency in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and shaping effective policies, will greatly benefit our clients and strengthen our market position. Additionally, his extensive network in the Kingdom make him a strategic addition to our practice.”

Sahal has a top-tier public and private sector experience having previously held a senior role at the Saudi Center of Government, seconded to the National Center for Privatization & PPP and trained at an international law firm. Sahal’s expertise spans strategic corporate and government advisory, legislative drafting, regulatory affairs and public policy. Sahal will contribute significantly to the firm’s growth and success in these areas and his primary focus will be to expand the regulatory and public policy practice. Additionally, he will actively engage with regulators and policy makers to contribute to the dynamic evolution of Saudi Arabia’s regulatory landscape.

Commenting on his move, Sahal Khalawi said, “I am excited to join Baker McKenzie’s team in Saudi Arabia and to work with the firm’s impressive roster of clients. I look forward to contributing my knowledge and experience to the firm’s already strong corporate practice in the region.”

Abdulrahman Alajlan concluded, “Sahal is a great addition to Baker McKenzie’s globally renowned Corporate practice, and his deep knowledge of local laws and regulations will greatly benefit our clients across all sectors. We are delighted to have him join the partnership.”