Mohammed Al Eshaikh Ioins Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer As Partner In Riyadh Corporate Practice
Mohammed Al Eshaikh joins Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer as Partner in Riyadh Corporate Practice
The leading global law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, has announced the appointment of Mohammed Al Eshaikh as Partner in its Corporate practice, based in Riyadh.
Mohammed joins the firm from AS&H Clifford Chance. His practice covers a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including equity capital markets, restructuring, corporate governance, and general corporate transactions. He has particular expertise in joint ventures, corporate regulatory, and M&A matters, advising government entities, public and private companies, and family businesses across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Commenting on the appointment, Mike Flockhart, Managing Partner, Corporate, UK and EMEA, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, said:
"Mohammed joins us at a time of tremendous global growth and opportunity for our firm as the newly combined Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. His strengths across Corporate/M&A transactions will enhance our offering to Middle East clients across key cross-continental geographical corridors."
Mohammed Al Eshaikh added,
"I am excited to be part of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's growth in Riyadh, where we will continue to deliver world-class service to the highest standards. By leveraging the strength of our international network, we are well positioned to support our clients locally and internationally, and to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Kingdom’s dynamic market."
Sarosh Mewawalla, Joint Managing Partner for the Middle East, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, also commented,
"The addition of Mohammed to our Riyadh Corporate team shows our commitment to operating as one of the leading international firms in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His impressive skillset strengthens our domestic Saudi law capabilities and supports the interconnectivity of our teams across our Middle East offices. We warmly welcome Mohammed to the firm."
Sarosh, who relocated to Riyadh from Dubai in early 2025, was appointed Joint Managing Partner for the Middle East alongside Stuart Paterson, leading the firm’s regional strategy. Partner Danila Logofet also relocated to Riyadh in early 2025, further demonstrating the firm’s ongoing commitment to growth and investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region.
The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Middle East team provides corporate, finance, projects, and real estate advice to clients, and also supports dispute resolution across multiple sectors. Operating from offices in Riyadh and Dubai with a team of over 30 lawyers, the firm has advised international and regional clients on Middle East transactions for over 40 years.
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