GLA & Company Promotes Asad Ahmad And Mohammed Al Awadhi To Partners
GLA & Company promotes Asad Ahmad and Mohammed Al Awadhi to Partners, strengthening leadership in MENA region
GLA & Company promotes Asad Ahmad and Mohammed Al Awadhi to Partners
The leading MENA-based law firm, GLA & Company has announced the promotion of Asad Ahmad and Mohammed Al Awadhi from Legal Directors to Partners, effective January 1, 2026. These promotions reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment to nurturing exceptional legal talent and recognizing leaders who have played a pivotal role in driving the firm’s growth and delivering outstanding results for clients across the Middle East.
Asad Ahmad, Head of Antitrust and Competition at GLA & Company, has been instrumental in establishing the firm’s market-leading competition law practice. He has advised on complex merger controls, cartel investigations, and regulatory strategies across the region, attracting a strong roster of multinational and regional clients. His promotion recognizes his visionary leadership and substantial impact on both the firm and its clients.
Mohammed Al Awadhi has been a key figure in GLA & Company’s Dispute Resolution practice. Renowned for handling high-stakes litigation and arbitration matters, he has secured landmark victories for clients across diverse sectors. His promotion acknowledges his strategic guidance, formidable courtroom presence, and significant contributions to mentoring the next generation of legal talent.
Nader Al-Awadhi, Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution at GLA & Company, commented,
“Mohammed has been a cornerstone of our Dispute Resolution team, delivering exceptional results for clients and elevating our practice. His promotion to Partner is a well-deserved recognition of his leadership and commitment. We are equally proud of Asad’s success in building one of the region’s most formidable competition law practices.”
Alex Saleh, Managing Partner of GLA & Company, said,
“We are thrilled to welcome Asad and Mohammed to the partnership. Their promotions are a milestone for our firm and a testament to their innovation, client focus, and leadership. They will continue to drive our strategic growth and strengthen our position as a leading law firm in the Middle East.”
With the promotions of Asad Ahmad and Mohammed Al Awadhi, GLA & Company reinforces its dedication to cultivating exceptional homegrown talent while continuing to provide world-class legal services across the Middle East.
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