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Deal by Design
Welcome to this edition of Law Update, focusing on the evolving M&A landscape across the MENA region. With deal activity and value continuing to grow, the region is seeing increased investor interest alongside a changing regulatory environment.
This edition explores key legal and market developments affecting M&A transactions, including regulatory reforms, foreign investment, governance, due diligence and deal structuring across the region.
Yazan Saoudi is a Partner at Al Tamimi & Company with over 30 years of legal experience in the region. He plays a key role in on managing and deepening the firm’s longstanding relationships with key clients across the UAE and wider region.
Widely respected for his deep-rooted network across Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Yazan plays a critical role in building and sustaining long-term partnerships with key government-related entities and major corporates, including ADQ, Executive Affairs Authority, and Mubadala. Yazan is widely recognised for his ability to serve as a trusted advisor across complex institutional and private client matters. In addition to his work with corporates, Yazan regularly advises Family Offices and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals, offering discreet and longstanding legal support tailored to their evolving needs.
His ability to connect stakeholders, align internal resources, and deliver consistent, senior-level engagement has positioned him as a central point of contact for the firm’s most complex client relationships. Yazan is known for bridging teams and practice areas to ensure clients receive seamless, commercially attuned legal support. His approach is discreet, relationship-driven, and grounded in a strong understanding of the region’s business and institutional landscape.
1992 – Bachelor of Law, University of Jordan
1992 – Jordanian Bar Association
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