Expertise

Abdullah is an Associate based in our Riyadh office. He works on finance and restructuring, corporate, commercial, and wider transactional matters.

Prior to joining the firm, Abdullah trained at a leading UK international law firm in Riyadh, where he has assisted in advising local and international clients on a wide range of matters including corporate, M&A, competition and antitrust.

Abdullah is licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia. He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Experience

Abdullah’s experience includes:

  • A listed printing and packaging company in relation to its capital increase by way of debt conversion.
  • A leading UAE investment bank in relation to establishing a public equity fund.
  • A prominent education company in relation to the acquisition of an international schools' operator across GCC.
  • A real estate fund in relation to the acquisition of a leading hotel in Riyadh.
  • A private equity firm in relation to the acquisition of a 40% stake in a local fast food chain.
Publications

https://www.addleshawgoddard.com/en/insights/insights-briefings/2025/commercial-services/update-general-authority-competition-saudi-arabia-updated-economic-concentration-review-guidelines/