Team size: 4 in Saudi Arabia, 20+ across the Middle East & Africa 

Significant Cases & Transactions (2024-2025) 

• Energy sector legal expertise and M&A leadership: as a specialised energy lawyer, I have led and structured multi-billion-dollar transactions within Siemens Energy’s portfolio, ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations and mitigating legal risks. I played a key role in the 2020 carve-out of Siemens Energy in Saudi Arabia, which transitioned the energy business into an independent, stand-alone entity. 

• Litigation and corporate legal oversight: successfully managed high-stakes litigation cases within the energy sector, achieving favorable outcomes. Oversee all corporate legal matters for Siemens Energy, ensuring adherence to Saudi regulatory frameworks and best governance practices. 

• Corporate governance and leadership: as part of Siemens Energy’s executive management in Saudi Arabia and the legal leadership team for the Middle East & Africa, I actively contribute to strengthening governance frameworks and aligning legal strategies with business objectives. 

Based on your experience, what is the key to collaborating successfully with business partners? 

The key to effective collaboration is proactive legal integration. As an energy lawyer, I focus on training business and non-legal teams on critical legal considerations — such as contract management, negotiations, and claims — ensuring that potential risks are addressed early. This approach prevents disputes, enhances compliance, and facilitates seamless deal execution. 

Apart from legal matters, has the team worked on other company initiatives you would like to highlight? 

Beyond traditional legal advisory, my team has played a strategic role in capacity building within the energy sector. We have led training programs for commercial and technical teams, equipping them with the legal knowledge required to navigate complex energy contracts, regulatory challenges, and risk management. This initiative has significantly enhanced compliance awareness and operational efficiency across the organisation. 

What is a cause, business-related or otherwise, that you are passionate about, and why? 

I am deeply passionate about corporate governance and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the energy industry. Strengthening governance frameworks in Saudi Arabia aligns with Vision 2030’s commitment to fostering a transparent and investor-friendly business environment. Additionally, promoting mediation and ADR mechanisms within the energy sector can drive efficiency in dispute resolution, reducing reliance on lengthy litigation processes that could impact major energy projects. 

Additional Recognition

• Recognised as General Counsel of the Year – Energy Sector (Saudi Arabia) for outstanding legal leadership.