LAWYER PROFILE

Alain Sfeir

Global 2026

Clyde & Co

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/Commercial

Saudi Arabia

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Alain has twenty four years' experience in the Middle East with over eighteen of them in the Saudi market specialising in all aspects of corporate matters including foreign direct investments (FDI), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate restructurings, joint ventures (JVs), and investment funds. Alain also advises on corporate finance matters including securities and capital markets and he has handled more than 14 capital market transactions including IPOs, rights issue and private placements involving leading groups in Saudi Arabia.

Alain advises clients of all business sizes from small and medium size institutions to multinational corporations providing them with a comprehensive full legal service. He has also assisted a large number of clients across all industries in connection with setting up and franchising their business in Saudi Arabia.

Alain is mentioned by “Business Today” magazine 2023 as one of the top 10 most influential corporate law figures in Saudi Arabia.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/Commercial - Saudi Arabia

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Alain Sfeir advises on an array of matters, including joint ventures, corporate restructurings and governance issues, as well as commercial contracts such as franchising agreements. He frequently assists with multi-jurisdictional matters and is also notable for his experience acting for other international law firms on their entry into the Saudi market.

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Strengths

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Alain is knowledgeable of the different work environments and legislations of various jurisdictions. He efficiently identifies the different risks and is always available for client enquiries.
Corporate/CommercialChambers Global Guide
Alain Sfeir is very generous with his time and supportive of his clients.
Corporate/CommercialChambers Global Guide