Linklaters expands Saudi corporate team with appointment of Mohammed Almarzouki

Linklaters has announced that Mohammed Almarzouki will join the firm as a partner in its corporate practice on 1 October, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Almarzouki has over a decade’s experience advising Saudi and international clients on M&A, joint ventures and corporate matters across key sectors including energy & infrastructure, transport, healthcare, consumer, education and real estate. Qualified in KSA, England & Wales and New York, his experience spans private practice as well as an in-house role at a major Saudi company.

Betty Yap, partner, Asia Head of Corporate and Global Co-Head of Financial Sponsors said: “Saudi Arabia is a pivotal market for our clients and a key driver of M&A activity across the Middle East. As international investment flows accelerate and Saudi corporates, sovereign investors and financial sponsors continue to expand globally, Mohammed’s deep on-ground expertise, backed by the strength of our global platform, will position us even more strongly to help our clients execute their most transformational mandates.”

Amro Bakhaidar, national managing partner – Saudi Arabia, said, “As Vision 2030 continues to transform the Saudi economy and attract international capital across key sectors, clients are navigating increasingly complex and strategically important transactions. Mohammed’s addition reflects our continued investment in top-tier talent to address client needs and our long-term ambition for Saudi Arabia and the wider region.”

Almarzouki ’s arrival continues a series of recent high-impact partner additions in the firm’s leading global corporate/ M&A practice, including Mark Gordon in New York, Björn van der Klip in Amsterdam, Osama Audi in Abu Dhabi and Alun Evans in Singapore.