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Abdulwahab Alqahtani

Associate

Abdulwahab advises on a wide range of corporate and regulatory matters, including M&A, joint ventures, carve-outs and draft regulations.
He has advised a variety of clients on fintech and open-banking matters, including on SAMA regulations and SAMA response letters, drafting privacy policies and T&Cs to satisfy regulatory requirements. 
 
Abdulwahab graduated with a (first class honours degree) from Prince Sultan University, and completed his LL.M recently from Columbia Law School, NY. 

Experience

Representative matters

Assisted on various unique acquisitions, on both localand international fronts. This includes the recently announced US$2.4 billion worth investment by way ofacquiring a minority stake in three flagship assets of DP World.

The Clorox Company on its acquisition of a 21% stake in National Cleaning Products Company and M.A Abudawood & Partners for Industry.

Public Investment Fund (PIF) on a range of major matters, including expropriation of lands, transfer of assets along with rights and liabilities related thereto.Placeholder

US$200 million acquisition of the Third Flour Mill company as part of privatization of the milling companies by Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) and the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP).

Assisted on the establishment of international funds,with Hassana being a limited partner. The class of assets has ranged across different funds from infrastructure toreal-estate. This included reviewing LPAs, side letters and subscription agreements.

Providing corporate advice to the investment team, reviewing leases, NDAs, ELs, SPAs and other types of legal arrangements as required.

Preparing notices, letters and other forms of documentation in relation to existing disputes.

Advising on the optimal course of action in relation to existing disputes.

Tadawul Group Company on its SAR 3.79 billion landmark IPO and SAR 12.6 billion listing on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul).

Major subsidiaries of the PIF, including Jeddah Central Development Company (JCD), Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN, King Abdullah Financial District Management and Development Company (KAFD), Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE) and Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) across various practices, including governance, corporate, and real estate.

MBC in relation to the establishing of MBC Academy, representing a great step forward in developing Saudi talents as well as promoting the arts' sector.

Range of companies in relation to Procurement Law, Companies Law, Investment Law, GCA regulations and Labour Law.

Media and logistics recent issues/developments under the current regulatory framework for leading companies in such fields.

Alinma Investment on replacing Swicorp as the fund manager for Swicorp Wabel REIT Fund.

Fintech related matters, most recently by supporting BWATECH Company in being admitted to the Sandbox regulatory environment regulated by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).

Leading banks in the Kingdom with respect to SAMA related matters, ranging from the incorporation of payment services provider companies, governance under SAMA regulations and data privacy.

Ministry of Culture regarding the establishment of 11 specialized cultural authorities to manage Saudi cultural Sector.

Royal Commission for Al-Ula (RCU) on various regulatory and real estate matters.

Royal Commission for Riyadh City on various and major mandates.

Pro bono

Advising the World Bank on the Doing Business Report in Saudi Arabia, where he was awarded a certificate of appreciation. He also participated in the following year’s report.

Qualifications

Admissions

Attorney at law, Saudi Arabia, 2024

Academic

BA (First class honours), Prince Sultan University, 2020

LLM, Columbia Law School, 2023

Languages

Arabic, Fluent

English, Fluent

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.