Karim Wali is a Partner at K&A, leading the Finance and Projects practice. With over a decade of experience in Saudi Arabia and prior practice in London, he combines global legal expertise with deep local market insight. Karim advises financial institutions, investors, and corporates on a wide spectrum of Islamic and conventional finance transactions, including syndicated facilities, ESG-linked financings, complex restructurings, financial reschedulings, and turnaround transactions. He also focuses on the evolving intersection of finance, technology, and regulation, regularly advising banks and FinTech companies on cybersecurity, data protection, digital banking, and AI-related compliance.

Karim’s expertise spans traditional and innovative financing structures, positioning him as a key contributor to the development of Shariah-compliant, sustainable, and technology-driven investments in Saudi Arabia. He is admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales, having qualified at Allen & Overy LLP in London in 2003. Karim holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and is fluent in Arabic and English. His career reflects a strong blend of international and local experience, offering clients strategic and practical solutions in finance, projects, and regulatory matters.