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Asad Abedi

Asad Abedi

Global 2026

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Derayah LLPC
 Derayah LLPC

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Capital Markets

Saudi Arabia

18 years ranked

Corporate/Commercial

Saudi Arabia

16 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Capital Markets, Corporate/Commercial

Career

Mr. Asad Abedi worked for four years with White & Case in New York, where he specialized in securities law and acquisitions. Since his return to Saudi Arabia in 1994 he has developed his expertise in securities law and acquisitions in addition to advising on general corporate and commercial matters.

Professional Memberships

Mr. Asad Abedi was called to the New York Bar in 1993. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the International Bar Association.

Publications

Mr. Asad Abedi authored "Reforming Saudi Utilities" MENA Guide, 2004, and "Great Expectations of Saudi Arabian Capital Market", Global Banking and Financial Policy Review, 2005 and "Public Mergers and Acquisitions in Saudi Arabia" Practical Law, 2011-14.

Mr. Asad Abedi has also co-authored "Saudi Arabia Merger Control", Lexis Nexis, 2014, and "Saudi Arabia Corporate M&A, Law and Practice", 2017.

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Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets - Saudi Arabia

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Asad Abedi calls upon his varied regional and international experience in his advice to clients, providing frequent guidance on sukuk issuances and a range of regulatory securities matters. Based in Jeddah, he represents a notable portfolio of clients, which includes banks and several major regional companies.

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Corporate/Commercial - Saudi Arabia

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Asad Abedi operates a well-known corporate and commercial practice that includes advising on M&A, joint ventures and regulatory matters.
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