Meet the Legal Minds Behind Elaqat Law
Our team of accomplished legal professionals combines deep expertise in Saudi law with a strategic, business-oriented approach to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Expertise That Drives Success
At Elaqat Law, our strength lies in the collective expertise and diverse backgrounds of our legal professionals. Each member of our team brings specialized knowledge, international experience, and a commitment to excellence that defines our firm's reputation.
Our attorneys have trained at leading law schools across the Kingdom and internationally, worked with top-tier firms, and advised on some of the most significant transactions and legal matters in Saudi Arabia.
We foster a collaborative environment where innovation meets tradition, ensuring our clients benefit from both cutting-edge legal strategies and deep-rooted understanding of Saudi legal frameworks.
Our Partners
Meet the senior partners who lead Elaqat Law with vision, integrity, and unmatched legal expertise.
Bandar Bin Thuwainy
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Bandar is a strategic leader with expertise in building lasting client relationships and delivering tailored solutions across various industries. With extensive experience in managing operational frameworks in Saudi Arabia, Bandar excels in negotiating with governmental entities an aligning strategies with client objectives. As a Legal Project Manager, Bandar leads and coordinates complex legal initiatives, serving as a central point of contact between clients, legal teams, regulatory bodies, and external advisors to ensure seamless delivery of legal services across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas
Corporate Services
Business Development
Legal Project Management
Government Relations
Regulatory Affairs
YASMN AL-AFALIQ
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Yasmin is a Co-founder and Managing Partner at Elaqat Law, advising local and international companies on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters and working closely with businesses to navigate legal and regulatory challenges with strategic guidance that supports their growth and operational objectives. In addition to her advisory practice, she leads the Elaqat team and oversees legal operations, ensuring the effective delivery of legal services across diverse industries and jurisdictions, with experience spanning corporate governance, business structuring, and managing complex legal matters within Saudi Arabia and internationally.
Corporate Law
Commercial Law
Corporate Governance
Strategic Legal Advisory
Felwa Bin Thuwainy
Partner
Felwa Bin Thwayni is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in government affairs, public policy, and business development, primarily within the technology and digital transformation sectors. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Government Affairs for KSA at IBM - Riyadh, where she plays a pivotal role in expanding IBM's footprint in Saudi Arabia by aligning AI and automation strategies with governmental objectives. Her responsibilities encompass public policy development, regulatory compliance, and fostering collaborations with key stakeholders.
Corporate Law
Commercial Law
Corporate Governance
Strategic Legal Advisory
Mohamed Sadek
Partner
Mohamed is a Partner at Elaqat Law, providing strategic legal counsel on complex corporate and commercial matters. He advises clients on a wide range of legal and business issues, delivering practical, commercially focused solutions that support growth and long-term success. With a client-centered approach, Mohamed works closely with businesses to navigate legal challenges, manage risk, and achieve their strategic objectives in an evolving regulatory cenvironment.
Corporate Law
Commercial Law
Strategic Legal Advisory
Associates and Account Managers
Experienced legal professionals who bring specialized expertise and dedication to every client engagement.
Ali Elmahdy
Senior Associate
Ali is a Senior Associate with 8+ years advising startups, investment funds, multinationals, and technology-driven businesses across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and offshore jurisdictions. He specializes in M&A, venture capital transactions, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and cross-border corporate structuring, delivering strategic solutions on complex transactions, commercial agreements, joint ventures, and legal risk management aligned with clients' business objectives.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Venture Capital
Corporate Services
Regulatory Compliance
Sultan Alharthi
Associate
Sultan is a licensed lawyer with over five years of experience providing strategic legal counsel, with expertise in legal advisory, contract drafting, document…Sultan is a licensed lawyer with over five years of experience providing strategic legal counsel, with expertise in legal advisory, contract drafting, documentation, and high-value transactional matters. His practice focuses on litigation, dispute resolution, notarial services, and real estate transactions, helping clients navigate complex legal frameworks while ensuring strict compliance. His tenure as an Appeals Committee Member grants him a distinct ability to evaluate case dynamics, anticipate judicial outcomes, and deliver foresight-driven legal strategies.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Legal Advisory
Notarial Services
Real Estate Transactions
NERMEEN ELSAYED
Associate
Nermeen is a Legal Associate with experience advising clients on corporate and commercial matters across Saudi Arabia and Egypt, with a particular focus on the Saudi market, supporting businesses through complex transactions and strategic initiatives to deliver practical legal solutions aligned with their commercial objectives. Her experience spans investment transactions, legal due diligence, joint ventures, corporate structuring, the drafting and review of a wide range of commercial and investment agreements, and banking and finance matters, as well as assisting companies with market entry and expansion across Saudi Arabia and the GCC region, including advising clients in the media, telecommunications, and technology sectors on commercial and transactional matters.
Corporate Law
Commercial Transactions
Cross-Border Structuring
Banking & Finance
Mohamed Salah
Associate
Mohamed is a corporate lawyer with 4 years of experience advising companies, startups, and technology-driven businesses across Saudi Arabia and Egypt, providing strategic legal support on corporate and commercial matters and helping clients navigate regulatory requirements and business operations with confidence. His experience spans investment transactions, contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, joint ventures, data protection, employment advisory, and cross-border business structuring, working closely with clients to deliver practical legal solutions aligned with their commercial objectives.
Corporate Law
Commercial Contracts
Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Governance
Ahmed Bin Saeed
Junior Associate
Ahmed is a Junior Associate at Elaqat Law, supporting international and local businesses on corporate law and regulatory matters in Saudi Arabia, assisting clients in navigating legal requirements, business establishment procedures, and market entry strategies for successful operations within the Kingdom. His work focuses on corporate advisory, foreign investment matters, regulatory compliance, and business structuring, helping clients establish and expand their presence in the Saudi market.
Corporate Law
Foreign Investment
Market Entry Strategy
Regulatory Affairs
AISHA SOBH
Junior Associate
Aisha is a Junior Associate at Elaqat Law Firm, supporting clients on corporate law matters with a focus on regulatory compliance and corporate structuring. She assists in providing practical legal solutions tailored to clients' business needs. Her work includes advising on regulatory matters, corporate documentation, and business structuring, helping clients navigate legal requirements and support their growth objectives.
Corporate Structuring
Corporate Law
Regulatory Affairs
Nour El Bana
Junior Associate
Nour is a Junior Associate specializing in commercial law and dispute resolution. As a Certified Mediator, she supports businesses and investors by providing practical legal guidance and assisting in the resolution of commercial disputes, with her work focusing on commercial advisory matters, legal research, and alternative dispute resolution to help clients achieve effective and commercially sound outcomes.
Commercial Law
Dispute Resolution
Mediation
LEEN AL-AFALIQ
Junior Associate
Leen is a Junior Associate at Elaqat, supporting clients on corporate law, company structuring, and regulatory matters, with a passion for legal research and transactional work that contributes to the delivery of practical and effective legal solutions. Her work involves assisting with corporate advisory matters, regulatory compliance, and legal documentation, helping clients navigate their business and legal requirements with confidence.
Corporate Law
Company Structuring
Regulatory Affairs
Legal Research
Nouf Al Baz
Senior Account Manager
Nouf is a Senior Account Manager supporting local and international businesses through their establishment, compliance, and governance journey in Saudi Arabia, working on company formation, corporate restructuring, post-incorporation services, and regulatory compliance. With a strong grasp of the Saudi regulatory landscape and corporate governance, she helps clients meet compliance obligations, manage corporate changes, and support their long-term strategic objectives.
Corporate Services
Company Formation
Corporate Governance
Regulatory Compliance
Nawaf Bin Thuwayni
Corporate Account Manager
Nawaf is a Corporate Account Manager with experience supporting businesses throughout their establishment and operational journey in Saudi Arabia, working closely with clients on company formation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters to ensure efficient coordination and seamless service delivery. With a strong understanding of the Saudi business landscape, he assists clients in navigating regulatory requirements and maintaining compliance while supporting their long-term business objectives.
Corporate Services
Company Formation
Corporate Governance
Regulatory Compliance
Bushra Alluhaydan
Corporate Account Manager
Bushra is a Corporate Account Manager supporting businesses throughout their establishment and operational journey in Saudi Arabia, working closely with clients on company formation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters to ensure efficient coordination and seamless service delivery. With a strong client-focused approach, she assists businesses in navigating regulatory requirements and maintaining compliance while supporting their long-term growth and operational objectives.
Corporate Services
Company Formation
Corporate Governance
Regulatory Compliance
Bakhtawer Emad
Operations Coordinator
Bakhtawar is an Operations Coordinator at Elaqat Law, supporting the firm's day-to-day operations through effective coordination, administrative support, and process management, working closely with internal teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the smooth execution of business functions. Her experience includes compliance coordination, operational support, and team engagement initiatives, contributing to a collaborative and productive work environment.
Operations Management
Administrative Support
Compliance Coordination
Team Engagement
Build Your Career at Elaqat Law
We're always looking for talented, ambitious legal professionals who share our commitment to excellence, innovation, and client service. At Elaqat, you'll work on challenging matters, collaborate with industry experts, and grow your career in a supportive, dynamic environment.
Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced practitioner, we offer opportunities across multiple practice areas and career development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
What We Offer
Professional Development
Continuous training, mentorship programs, and support for advanced certifications
Career Growth
Clear partnership track and opportunities for advancement based on merit
Complex Matters
Work on high-profile transactions and challenging legal matters from day one
Collaborative Culture
Work alongside leading experts in a supportive, inclusive environment
Competitive Compensation
Market-leading salaries, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits
Connect with Our Team
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