Akin Strengthens Riyadh Leadership With Appointment Of Ibrahim Siddiki As Co-Partner In Charge
Akin appoints Ibrahim Siddiki as Co-Partner in Charge of Riyadh office, boosting Middle East expansion.
Akin Strengthens Riyadh Leadership with Appointment of Ibrahim Siddiki as Co-Partner in Charge
The Global law firm Akin has appointed Ibrahim Siddiki as Co-Partner in Charge of its Riyadh office, reinforcing its strategic expansion in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East region. He will work alongside Alexander Malahias to lead the firm’s next phase of growth in the Kingdom, while also overseeing Akin’s broader Middle East operations across Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.
The appointment comes as part of Akin’s continued focus on strengthening its presence in one of the fastest-growing legal markets globally. The firm has been actively building its Riyadh offering following its launch plans, with key hires including project finance partner Jennifer Riddle.
Ibrahim Siddiki joins Akin from Addleshaw Goddard, where he served as Partner. He brings extensive experience in cross-border transactions across the Middle East and North Africa, with a strong focus on Saudi Arabia. His practice includes advising on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial arrangements, and regulatory matters. He also has significant expertise in projects and project finance, including public-private partnerships (PPPs) and large-scale development mandates.
Prior to his role at Addleshaw Goddard, Siddiki was a Partner at Bracewell LLP and held senior positions at Vinson & Elkins, where he progressed from Associate to Senior Associate, advising on complex regional transactions. Earlier in his career, he worked with Allen & Overy and Herbert Smith Freehills, gaining extensive experience across Dubai and London in corporate, finance, and cross-border advisory matters.
Commenting on the appointment, Abid Qureshi, Co-Chair of Akin, said,
“Saudi Arabia is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing markets globally, and a core pillar of Akin’s long-term strategy in the Middle East. Ibrahim’s market reputation and technical strengths align exceptionally well with our clients’ needs in the Kingdom. His appointment underscores our continued commitment to building a market-leading presence in the region.”
Alexander Malahias added,
“I am delighted to welcome Ibrahim to the Riyadh leadership team. He brings senior capability across M&A, projects, and development mandates, and I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to expand our offering for clients in the Kingdom.”
Academically, Siddiki holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Banking and Financial Law from Boston University, a Legal Practice Certificate from the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice, and a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, where he also served as President of the Law Society.
The appointment marks a significant step in Akin’s regional growth strategy, further strengthening its ability to advise clients on complex cross-border transactions and large-scale projects across Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East.
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