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Al Adalla
Read MoreA complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in the Middle East & North Africa.
Shiki Shen
Associate
Biography
Extensive Legal Experience –advising on corporate transactions, M&A, capital markets, asset acquisitions, engineering disputes, and labor disputes, combining both non-litigation services and litigation support.
Dual-Qualified Counsel – Licensed to practice law in China and as a Solicitor in England & Wales, bringing a unique ability to advise on both civil law and common law matters
Cross-Border Expertise – Significant track record handling international matters in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, coordinating with foreign counsel and advising multinational clients on regulatory and transactional issues.
Dispute Resolution Strength – Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) with hands-on experience in arbitration and complex contract disputes for Fortune 500 companies and major Chinese enterprises, including drafting legal opinions, arbitration submissions, and negotiation strategies.
Trusted Corporate Counsel – Long-term advisor to energy and renewable energy companies, providing strategic guidance on governance, ESG compliance, and international expansion.
Recent Experience
- Acted as ongoing legal counsel for the client’s Saudi subsidiary, supporting strategic business initiatives in the renewable energy sector.
- Led the legal due diligence and documentation for the acquisition of local manufacturing facilities, resolving regulatory and contractual issues involving government permits, land use, and construction compliance.
- Provided strategic guidance on the subsidiary’s operational legal framework, focusing on contract lifecycle management, dispute resolution planning, and corporate governance in a cross-border context.
- Advised clients on compliance with Saudi, Chinese, and applicable international laws, integrating principles of common law where required for contractual and transactional matters.
- Participated in cross-border deal structuring, risk analysis, and legal document drafting to mitigate potential disputes and regulatory exposure.
- legal solutions in cross-border corporate and dispute matters.
Language(s)
- English
- Chinese
Education
- Sep 2016 – Jul 2019 Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)Durham University)
Admission
- 2022 – PRC Lawyer’s License – Admitted in China
- 2025 – Solicitor of England & Wales – Admitted in the UK
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