• Managing Partner
• Arabic

Abdulaziz Al Farraj is a lawyer and the founding and managing partner of Al Farraj

Abdulaziz specializes in judicial disputes, particularly general and commercial litigation, which requires cognitive and qualitative knowledge of jurisprudential rulings, and experience related to the Companies Law, the Commercial Court Law, judicial precedents and related matters. In addition, he provides legal consultations related to partnership issues and others, representing clients in this regard before competent authorities, drafting, reviewing, and revising contracts and agreements between relevant parties, and providing other legal consultations, in accordance with the client's needs and objectives.

Abdulaziz holds a Bachelor's degree in Islamic Sharia from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and a Master's degree in Comparative Jurisprudence from the Higher Judicial Institute at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University. He also earned numerous professional certificates in the legal field.

Abdulaziz is registered with the Ministry of Justice since 2012 and is amember of the Saudi Bar Association and Qadha Association

• Partner
• English, Arabic, and French

Omar El-Assir is a partner in Al Farraj, leading the Corporate and Private Investments, Banking and Financial Services, and Capital Markets Department.

Omar has a proven track record of advising local, regional, and international entities, agencies, and organizations on matters related to corporate law, private equity, banking and finance, and capital market regulation.

He is widely recognized as a leading expert in corporate governance and has a proven track record of advising international, regional, and local bodies (such as the International Finance Corporation and the Lebanese Government) on governance and structuring matters, as well as securities regulation.

Omar wrote numerous legal articles and publications addressing, among other things, topics related to corporate law, securities regulations, and banking corporate governance.

Omar holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Saint Joseph University and a Master's degree in Private International Law and International Business Law from Pantheon-Sorbonne University (Paris 1). He has been a member of the Beirut Bar Association since 2002 and a member of the Saudi Bar Association.

• Partner
• English, Arabic, and French

Eddy Maghariki is a partner at Al Farraj, and a member of the Corporate, Private Equity, Banking & Finance, and Capital Markets department.

Eddy served as legal counsel to numerous companies in various cross-border acquisition deals, and to numerous banks, investment banks, and financial institutions in their capital market projects and products.

Eddy wrote numerous legal articles and publications addressing, among other things, issues related to data privacy laws and banking regulation.

Eddy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from La Sagesse University in Lebanon and a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology and Intellectual Property from La Sagesse University.

He has been a member of the Beirut Bar Association since 2003.

• Partner
• English, Arabic, and French

Tarek El-Hassan is a partner at Al Farraj, leading the Litigation and Dispute Resolution department. He has over 20 years of experience in litigation, providing legal advice and representation to clients. He plays a pivotal role in guiding them through difficult and complex legal cases, offering precise consultations that help them effectively overcome legal challenges. His deep and extensive experience in civil, commercial, insurance, and labor cases makes him a trusted advisor in dispute management.

Before joining Al Farraj , Tarek held prominent positions in prestigious law firms in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he was seconded in 2011 to represent Al-Tayyar Law Firm before the Saudi Ministry of Investment. In the Sultanate of Oman, he served as Special Counsel in the Dispute Resolution department at Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO), where he has been selected since 2023 by Legal 500 (EMEA) as a recommended lawyer in dispute resolution in Oman.

In Lebanon, Tarek served as a partner and head of the litigation department at Antoine Abboud & Associates and was also a partner and co-head of the litigation department at Alem & Associates. Also in Lebanon, Tarek served as legal advisor to the Lebanese Minister of Finance and the Insurance Control Committee.

Tarek holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from La Sagesse University and a Master's degree in history and international relations from Saint Joseph University. He has been a member of the Beirut Bar Association since 1999.

• Partner
• English and Arabic

Mohammed Al Farraj is a lawyer and partner at Al Farraj and a member of the Corporate and Private Investments, Capital Markets, Agencies, and Franchise department.

Mohammed has extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations, with particular expertise in Real Estate Investment Traded Funds (REITs), regulatory compliance, and franchising matters. He has acted as legal advisor to numerous companies regarding joint ventures and multiple acquisition deals, and represented numerous financial institutions in their capital market projects.

Mohammed holds a Bachelor's degree in Islamic Sharia from Qassim University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law Practice from Majmaah University. He is accredited by the Franchise Center and also accredited by the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property.

Mohammed is registered with the Ministry of Justice since 2018 and is a member of the Saudi Bar Association.

• Senior Associate
• English and Arabic

Nouf Al-Shabanat is a lawyer at Al Farraj, providing legal advice related to companies, franchise contracts, and other commercial matters.

Upon joining Al Farraj, she contributed to several government projects, such as the Beneficiary Services Project for the Franchise Center at the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monshaat); participates in conducting a consultancy study on dispute resolution for the Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA). She also represents and defends clients before courts and quasi-judicial committees, with experience including case analysis and drafting legal memoranda.

Nouf holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University College of Business and Management in 2019, and completed several legal training courses.

Nour is registered with the Ministry of Justice since 2022 and is a member of the Saudi Bar Association.

• Associate
• Arabic

Sattam Al-Saif is a lawyer at Al Farraj, providing legal advice related to company incorporation and other matters. In addition to reviewing and drafting agreements, Sattam handles pleadings before courts, quasi-judicial committees, and arbitration tribunals. He also studies cases and drafts legal memoranda.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Dar Al Uloom University and has completed numerous legal programs and courses.

Sattam is registered with the Ministry of Justice since 2022 and is a member of the Saudi Bar Association.

• Associate
• Arabic

Abdullah Al Farraj is a lawyer at Al Farraj, working in litigation and pleads before courts and quasi-judicial committees. He studies cases, drafts legal memoranda and pleadings, and provides legal advice related to company incorporation and other matters. Abdullah also reviews and drafts agreements.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sharia from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and has completed several legal courses.

Abdullah is registered with the Ministry of Justice since 2022 and is amember of the Saudi Bar Association.

• Trainee
• Arabic

Mohammed Al-Sadlan is a trainee lawyer at Al Farraj, working in litigation and pleads before courts and quasi-judicial committees. He studies cases, drafts legal memoranda and pleadings, and provides legal advice related to company incorporation and other matters. Mohammed also reviews and drafts agreements.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sharia from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and has completed several legal courses.

Mohammed is registered with the Ministry of Justice since 2024.

• Associate
• Arabic and English

Ashwaq Al-Mutairi is a lawyer with extensive experience in representation and defense before courts and quasi-judicial committees, drafting legal memoranda, and providing legal advice related to companies, in addition to handling labor cases and providing advice related to the Labor Law.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in law from Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in 2019. She also holds a certificate in the fundamentals of compliance from the Financial Academy and a legal advisor and compliance officer Certificate from the Qadaa Association.

Ashwaq is registered with the Ministry of Justice since 2022 and is a member of the Saudi Bar Association.

• Sharia Legal Consultant
• Arabic

Saad Al-Tamimi is specialized in preparing and providing Sharia and legal studies and opinions, in addition to developing regulations and pleadings and conducting advocacy before judicial authorities. He drafts and reviews contracts in alignment with client objectives and in accordance with best practices followed in the legal field.

He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Sharia from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University in 2020 and a Master’s degree in Laws from the High Judicial Institute at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University in 2024. He also obtained a diploma in human resources management from the Management Training Higher Institute in 2022, in addition to earning several professional certificates in the field of law.

• Management Consultant
• Arabic and English

Fahad Rashad possesses over 19 years of professional experience in human resources and administrative strategies for achieving organizational goals through human capital, ensuring efficient performance. During his extensive experience, he has held several leadership positions within prominent local and international institutions. He designs and implements strategies aimed at attracting, developing, and retaining talent, acting as a bridge between senior management objectives and employee aspirations. His expertise focuses on creating a motivating work environment through strategic workforce planning, analyzing the needs of the organization's human cadres, managing talent, attracting qualified personnel, developing organizational structures, developing competitive salary structures that ensure internal fairness and external market appeal, building the employer branding, and enhancing performance and productivity management by designing fair key performance indicators (KPIs).

Fahad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management from King Saud University, in addition to several professional certificates, most notably a license from the Ministry of Human Resources to provide labor consulting and an advanced certificate in labor market analysis and the creation of benefits and salary scales from the University of Washington. He has received several professional awards, most notably the Global Leadership Award for Innovation in Human Resources Strategies and Employee Engagement, and he was selected as one of the top one hundred leaders in human resources management in the Kingdom for the year 2025.

• Human Resources
• Arabic

Rana Al-Hamoud possesses extensive experience in human resources management and has developed effective strategies to enhance job performance and increase employee productivity. She is distinguished by her ability to implement best practices in recruitment, training, and development. She has also contributed to the implementation of performance management systems and the improvement of the work environment, and she consistently strives to promote the sustainable development of employees in line with the company's objectives.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Arabic language from Princess Nourah University and a Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management from King Saud University.

• Financial Manager
• Arabic and English

Hossam Geddo has more than 10 years of experience in financial management. He is distinguished by his ability to accurately analyze financial data and make decisions based on his extensive experience. He has also contributed to improving financial operations by implementing internal control systems and analyzing financial performance, resulting in increased efficiency. He has skills in financial planning and budgeting, which contribute to ensuring the sustainability of financial performance and its alignment with the Firm's strategic objectives.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Financial Accounting from Benha University in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Member of the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA).