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Provided by Karim Fawaz
Karim specialises in Corporate and Commercial transactions, Banking & Finance, and Technology, Media and Telecommunications.
Karim Fawaz is the Managing Partner at AX Law where he leads the Corporate Technology Transactions practice. Karim is one of the leading fintech lawyers in the Middle East, as ranked by Chambers & Partners. He is highly sought after for his work on telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) transactions. He was awarded by the In-House Community as the In-House Counsel of the Year award in 2017 for his various contributions including but not limited to his work on the Saudi Arabia Digital Transformation Acceleration Project and works with clients in creating modern, digital solutions to age-old problems. Karim is a leader in technology transactions in Saudi Arabia, UAE and beyond.
Prior to joining AX Law, Karim led the Saudi-focused practice group of one of the world’s five largest law firms. Before that, Karim worked at the largest foreign law firm in the Middle East, where he established and grew the firm’s corporate technology practice. Karim has also held legal roles inside the technology industry, namely as corporate counsel at Cisco Systems and Cisco Capital, where he led the MEA legal team in major projects in technology transactions and technology finance.
Beirut Bar Association
Law update article: Action Required - A Practical View on the New KSA Companies Law, published in 2022
Handbook on Asset Securitisation and Sukuk (Arabic version), published in 2008
Article on Cybersecurity Regulatory Framework in Saudi Arabia, published in 2020
Provided by Chambers
Karim Fawaz is a well-regarded corporate and commercial TMT lawyer. He advises on FinTech mandates in the UAE and the wider Middle East. He frequently acts for start-ups and innovative payments and e-money companies in the region.
Provided by Chambers
Karim Fawaz is extremely knowledgeable and capable. What sets him apart is his willingness to help, understand our needs, and provide value to us.
Karim understands complex data matters and the importance of IP commercialisation, so we find him a great resource to work with.
Karim is a hard worker and supportive individual; he has excellent experience in the Dubai and Saudi markets.
Karim Fawaz is extremely knowledgeable and capable. What sets him apart is his willingness to help, understand our needs, and provide value to us.
Karim understands complex data matters and the importance of IP commercialisation, so we find him a great resource to work with.
Karim is a hard worker and supportive individual; he has excellent experience in the Dubai and Saudi markets.
