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English Law: Keep calm and mind the precedent
In May Law Update’s edition, we examined the continued relevance of English law across MENA jurisdictions and why it remains a cornerstone of commercial transactions, dispute resolution, and cross-border deal structuring.
From the Dubai Court’s recognition of Without Prejudice communications to anti-sandbagging clauses, ESG, joint ventures, and the classification of warranties, our contributors explore how English legal concepts are being applied, interpreted, and adapted in a regional context.
With expert insight across sectors, including capital markets, corporate acquisitions, and estate planning, this issue underscores that familiarity with English law is no longer optional for businesses in MENA. It is essential.
2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
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Hesham Al Homoud
Partner, Head of Corporate Structuring - Saudi Arabia
Biography
Hesham Al Homoud is a Partner and Head of Corporate Structuring at the KSA office of Al Tamimi & Company. Hesham is a Saudi National, licensed, bilingual lawyer with more than 15 years experience in the Saudi Arabian legal market.
Hesham has developed extensive commercial and corporate experience, with emphasis on mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and equity and debt private placement as well as advising in relation to Shari’ah Law.
He also has extensive experience in dispute resolution and has a diversified practice in advising and representing local and international clients before the Saudi courts and other KSA and international judicial bodies.
Prior to joining Al Tamimi & Company, Hesham was general legal counsel for a joint stock company where he has developed extensive experience and expertise in the area of general corporate legal work, corporate finance and dispute resolution.
Hesham also worked as an associate with White & Case in its Riyadh office where he developed his corporate practice and was involved in a wide range of corporate/commercial transactions including the conversion of limited liability companies to joint stock companies, IPOs, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, formation of investment vehicles involving local and foreign investors and capital markets transactions.
Recent Experience
- Acting as an expert witness on Shari’ah and Saudi law in two major international arbitration cases.
- Advising a Saudi family business organization in the restructuring of their group valued at in excess of USD$ 10B;
- Advising and assisting an international gas company in their incorporation in KSA;
- Advising and assisting an international beverage company in their acquisition of a 50% stake in a Saudi beverages company.
- Advising on the worldwide sale and restructure of the infrastructure division of a US listed entity in regard to its Saudi Arabian interests.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
Education
2010 – Diploma in International Business Organizations, The College of Law
2009 – Diploma in International Arbitrational Law, The College of Law
2008 – Diploma in International Capital Markets & Loans, The College of Law
2006 – Diploma in International Mergers & Acquisitions, The College of Law
2006 – Diploma in International Joint Ventures, The College of Law
2004 – Masters of Laws in International Commercial Law (Merit), University of Kent
2000 – Bachelor of Law, King Saud University
Admission
1996 – Member of International Bar Association
Licensed by the Ministry of Justice as a Lawyer in KSA
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