Zawya - Press Releases: Reedsmith strengthens its presence in the Middle East corporate sector by appointing a team from "Al-Ammar Law Firm" in Riyadh
Riyadh : Reed Smith, the global law firm, announced the addition of a leading corporate team from Al-Ammar Law Firm to its Riyadh office, including partners Mohammed Al-Ammar and Anmar Al-Ghurayfi, along with attorney Noura Al-Qasim. This move strengthens the firm's presence in the corporate sector in Saudi Arabia and reflects its ongoing commitment to consolidating its position in the Kingdom and the wider Middle East region .
Clients of Al-Ammar Law Firm will be able to benefit from Reedsmith’s integrated legal services across various sectors and areas of practice worldwide .
Mike Young, Head of Corporate Group for Europe and the Middle East at Reedsmith, said : “ This move represents an important milestone in the expansion of our corporate practice across Europe and the Middle East. Both Mohammed and Anmar bring significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments, enhancing our ability to execute cross-border deals for the benefit of our regional and international clients .”
Anders Nilsson, Managing Partner of Reed Smith Middle East, said : “ Mohammed and Anmar are among the most prominent corporate lawyers in the Saudi market. Their experience in handling complex and high-value transactions, along with their extensive network in the Kingdom, strengthens our presence in Riyadh and enables us to support our clients in the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving economic environment .”
Mohammed Al-Ammar has over 20 years of experience advising clients in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region on corporate matters, projects and infrastructure, public-private partnerships, real estate, investment funds, and finance. He is ranked in the top tier for corporate, commercial, and M&A practice by Legal 500 MENA and has also been recognized by International Financial Review 1000 for his expertise in M&A and Islamic finance .
In this regard, Mohammed Al-Ammar said : “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing an unprecedented economic transformation under Vision 2030, which increases the need for clients to have integrated consulting that combines local and international expertise. The Redsmith Global platform provides a strong base to support our clients, and we look forward to contributing to the growth of the company’s business in the Kingdom .”
Anmar Al-Gharifi also has over 20 years of experience advising on public and private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital markets, private equity, corporate structuring, and foreign investment. He advises family offices on regional and global investments, governance, and compliance. He is ranked by Chambers Global.
As one of the most prominent corporate lawyers in Saudi Arabia .
Anmar Al-Gharifi said : “ Besides Reed Smith’s commitment to investing in the Saudi market, what attracted us to the company was its strategy based on different sectors and its international client base. We see great opportunities for business growth in the corporate and capital markets sectors, and we look forward to building practices that link local opportunities with global capital .”
Al-Ammar and Al-Ghurayfi join Reed Smith of Al-Ammar Law Firm, which was founded by Al-Ammar and has provided legal counsel to prominent clients in the region for more than 20 years, including Saudi government entities, major financial institutions, private equity and real estate investors, and Fortune 500 companies.
Also joining the firm is lawyer Noura Al-Qasim, a Saudi lawyer, who comes from Al-Ammar Law Firm, where she has experience in providing advice on commercial and corporate matters in the Kingdom, and has participated in a wide range of deals and consulting work.
A glimpse into Redsmith
Reedsmith is an international law firm operating in several countries, dedicated to helping clients grow their businesses. The firm embraces a holistic work culture and an innovative mindset, delivering smarter and more creative legal services to achieve better outcomes for its clients. Its deep industry knowledge, long-standing relationships, and collaborative structure make it a trusted partner for complex dispute resolution, transactions, and regulatory matters.
For more information, please visit reedsmith.com
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