Ahmad's journey with the firm began with an extended summer internship, after which he joined us after completing his LLM in 2016. His dedication and expertise led to his promotion to Senior Associate in January 2022. Throughout his tenure, Ahmad has played a pivotal role in leading and advising on some of the most significant deals in the market. His experience spans Public and Private M&As, IPOs, other ECM mandates, privatisation matters, and various general corporate mandates. Ahmad's contributions have been instrumental in our firm securing numerous awards and maintaining its status as a top-tier firm in the Corporate and Capital Markets categories, as recognised by international legal directories.

Ahmad's promotion reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and our strategic focus on navigating the dynamic and rapidly evolving Corporate and Equity Capital Markets landscape in Saudi Arabia. With his strong legal acumen, deep understanding of the local regulatory environment, and dedication to client success, Ahmad has played a key role in advising on complex, high-profile transactions across the Kingdom.

The promotion highlights our dedication to cultivating talent from within, investing in the professional development of our people, and building a team that sets the standard for legal expertise and leadership in the region.

Dr. Fahad Abuhimed, Managing Partner, commented, "Ahmad's promotion to Counsel reflects his exceptional skills and steadfast dedication. We are delighted to see him step into this new role and are confident he will continue to propel success for our firm and clients."

Mansoor Alhagbani, Partner and Head of Capital Markets and Financial Regulatory added, " Ahmad's leadership and knowledge across various areas of Corporate and ECM transactions have greatly strengthened our practice. His expertise in managing complex mandates and delivering exceptional results has been an invaluable asset to our team and clients."