Abdulaziz Alabbad | Riyadh | Hogan Lovells

Abdulaziz Alabbad

Partner Corporate & Finance

Languages

Arabic, English

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Abdulaziz Alabbad
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Abdulaziz A. AlAbbad, an accomplished legal professional with polished corporate and regulatory experience. He served as Head of MENA Investments Legal Advisory at PIF. Abdulaziz enjoys over 17 years of extensive local and international experience. He oversaw all PIF legal matters in the MENA region, including corporate, M&A and commercial and regulatory matters. 

Formerly serving as a Senior Director, Al-Abbad excels in managing complex transactions, corporate governance, M&A, and regulatory affairs. Notably, his previous roles at SABIC in Saudi Arabia and Europe significantly enriched his expertise in corporate law and M&A. His experience includes an 18-month secondment to an international law firm. Towards the beginning of his career, he was a Legal Counselor at the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers, which is the primary legal advisory body in the Kingdom. 

Abdul Aziz's commitment to professional excellence, regulatory expertise, and strategic leadership positions him as a valuable asset in the local laws and business landscape.

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Representative experience

Advised on the development and enactment of the new Law of the Public Investment Fund (PIF).*

Advised SABIC and its affiliates on commercial matters relating to supply, purchase, and sales agreements inside and outside the Kingdom.*

Provided legal support on the establishment of Savvy Gaming Group (SGG).

Advised SABIC in relation to the amendments of the constitutional documents and JV agreements of its in-Kingdom JV affiliates*

Provided legal advice on the establishment of the FIl Institute.

Advised PIF on the issuance of its borrowing guidelines.*

Provided strategic legal counsel to PIF in the restructuring of its predominant ownership in Saudi sports clubs and working hand-in-hand with local and international regulators.*

Advised on the establishment of a digital bank in Saudi Arabia with a capital of 1.65 billion riyals (US$440 million) through a consortium of individual and corporate investors.*

Advised on the establishment of SCAl company, focusing on AI and emerging technologies to position Saudi Arabia as a globally competitive hub.*

Advised on the acquisition of a majority stake in a closed joint stock company specializing in experiences, events, and destinations in Saudi Arabia. *

Advised on the establishment of Riyadh Air, a national carrier expanding Saudi Aviation Ecosystem locally and globally.*

Advised on establishment of SRJ Sports Investments Company.*

Advised on establishment of Fund of Funds (Jada), a company designed to provide SMEs with access to capital through venture capital and private equity funds, with a capital of SAR 4 Billion.*

Advised on establishment of a joint venture with a leading world-class tire manufacturer, aiming to localize production and capabilities in tire manufacturing and technologies.*

Advised on establishment of a joint venture between PIF, Saudi Aramco, and Jacobs, positioning itself as the premier Program Management Company for social infrastructure delivery.*

Advised on the acquisition of a stake in ACWA Power, a key player in power generation and desalinated water production.*

Advised PIF on the establishment of six investment companies across the MENA region, aiming to invest in various key sectors in each market.*

Provided legal counsel on the establishment of the National Automotive and Mobility Investment Company (Tasaru Mobility Investments).*

Advised on establishment of a joint venture company (JV) specializing in the Internet of Things, focusing on Smart industrial and manufacturing, Smart logistics and transportation, and Smart Cities.*

Advised establishment of Badael a closed joint stock company to accelerate localizing manufacturing of nicotine pouches  in KSA.*

*Matter handled prior to joining Hogan Lovells.

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Credentials

Education
  • Master law degree, Indiana University, 2010
  • Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours), King Saud University, 2007
Bar admissions and qualifications
  • Saudi Arabian Lawyers' License