Expertise

Noura is a Saudi-qualified lawyer and an Associate in the Corporate & Commercial team based in Riyadh. She was one of the first members of Addleshaw Goddard's Riyadh office upon its opening in 2023 and advises local and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, strategic investments, and general corporate and commercial matters.

During her time at Addleshaw Goddard, Noura completed a six-month secondment to the firm's London office, where she worked alongside the Corporate and Private Equity teams advising on UK and European transactions.

Prior to joining Addleshaw Goddard, Noura gained experience at AlDhabaan & Partners, Eversheds Sutherland, Baker McKenzie, and American Express.

Noura graduated with an LL.B. from Prince Sultan University. She was selected to participate in the Young Legal Leaders Programme, sponsored by the Saudi Bar Association and Misk Foundation, in recognition of her leadership potential and commitment to the legal profession.

She is fluent in both Arabic and English.

Experience

Noura's experience includes:

  • Advising GFH Capital on its joint mixed-use real estate development project with AlKhozama Investment Company.
  • Advising a Saudi investment fund on its acquisition of a leading hotel in Riyadh.
  • Advising a leading Saudi food production company on the issuance of its shares to a company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) as strategic investor.
  • Advising a leading international company on its acquisition of international schools across the GCC.
  • Advising a leading entertainment company in Saudi Arabia on its joint venture with a London-headquartered luxury concierge business.
  • Advising a leading Saudi investment company on its subscription for shares in a spare parts marketplace business.
  • Advising an investment company on its subscription for shares in a food marketplace business as a lead investor.
  • Advising a leading oil and gas company on the establishment of its Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Saudi Arabia.
  • Advising Hwadi, a leading entertainment company in Saudi Arabia, during a three-month client secondment, advising on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
  • Advising a leading international retailer on its franchise and development agreement with a Saudi franchise partner.
Languages
  • Arabic (professional)
  • English (professional)
Memberships

Saudi Bar Association