Abdulrahman Hammad

The regulatory treatment of foreign funds in Saudi Arabia depends on the nature of their activity, whether they are raising capital from local investors or acquiring assets. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/2zt5pk53

Companies operating or planning to enter the #Saudi market are advised to assess their Saudization strategy carefully. Read more here: linkedin.com/posts/abdulrahm… #Saudization #legalKSA

In M&A, effective risk management is crucial to ensuring a successful transaction. Well-structured agreements safeguard both buyers and sellers from unforeseen liabilities post-acquisition. Find a full overview here: linkedin.com/posts/abdulrahm…… #warranties #indemnities

Cross-border M&A transactions are increasing in Saudi Arabia but there are compliance risks to consider.  Carrying out due diligence prior to finalising a M&A deal can eliminate costly delays and legal issues down the road. Read more: tinyurl.com/2djam36z #MA #KSA

Last month the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) published proposed amendments to the investment funds regime for public consultation. Learn more about potential proposed changes here: tinyurl.com/pk8zsdu9 #KSA #Investmentfunds

There are many ways to enter Saudi Arabia as a company. The business structure you choose will depend on your business goals and KSA’s sector-specific regulations. #SaudiBusiness #MarketEntry #DoingBusinessInKSA

Saudi Arabia’s RHQ initiative requires companies working with the government to establish a regional HQ in the Kingdom. This move not only attracts top talent to Saudi but also offers a 30-year tax exemption. #RHQ #KSA

Saudization quotas vary based on industry and company size. For market entrants—whether through JVs or other structures—factoring these quotas into early planning is essential for building accurate hiring strategies. tinyurl.com/46x632yk #Saudization #KSA

Foreign funds in Saudi Arabia are governed differently depending on whether they are raising capital from investors or acquiring assets. #SaudiInvestment #ForeignInvestment #KSA

Looking to establish a new investment fund in Saudi Arabia? For foreign fund managers, the Saudi market comes with specific regulatory requirements. Understanding these rules is crucial to ensure a smooth entry. #InvestmentFunds #SaudiArabia

Joint ventures are a great way to enter a new market. We are launching a series of publications to help unpack the #Saudi market for #JVs. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/42endzpt

Share transfer provisions help maintain the balance of power among shareholders, and ensure the rights and preferences of existing shareholders are respected. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/2pwhtefb #ShareholdersRights #SaudiArabia

Share transfer provisions help maintain the balance of power among shareholders, and ensure the rights and preferences of existing shareholders are respected. Learn more about key provisions here: tinyurl.com/38zxnpew #ShareholdersRights #SaudiArabia

𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 to VC 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/4cxsb8hp #VentureCapital #SaudiArabia

What happens to your investment when new shares are issued at a lower price? Anti-dilution provisions come into play. Find out more here. tinyurl.com/7w2247sa #VentureCapital #InvestmentTerms

Liquidation preferences and participation rights are key to creating a balanced start-up ecosystem, and reducing the financial risk for investors. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/drtz3cyw #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #PrivateEquity

𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗦𝗥𝗜). Find out how fund managers can leverage "excuse provisions" to navigate socially conscious investments via tinyurl.com/5n7mf6hh #SRI #ImpactInvesting #PrivateEquity

If you are a foreign fund considering acquiring a stake in a Saudi company, there are a few tax, risk, and legal considerations you need to keep in mind. Learn more about the key factors to remember below. #saudiarabia #foreigninvestment #privateequity

Understanding distribution waterfalls in private equity is key for managing expectations, aligning interests, assessing risks, and fostering transparency and trust between all parties involved. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4ba34p7v #PrivateEquity #WaterfallDistribution