Ebrahem Alhoqel LL.M., J.D.

• Streamlined legal processes by implementing efficient contract management systems.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks associated with mergers and acquisitions.
• Managed a high-performing legal team to ensure timely and accurate legal support across all departments.
• Implemented ethics hotlines and other reporting mechanisms to encourage employees to report concerns without fear of retaliation, fostering a culture of transparency within the organization.
• Maintained professional relationships with external counsel for specialized legal advice when needed.
• Enhanced corporate governance by developing comprehensive compliance policies and procedures.
• Protected company intellectual property by registering trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
• Resolved complex disputes through effective mediation strategies, avoiding costly litigation expenses.
• Reduced litigation costs for the company by proactively addressing potential legal issues.
• Advised senior leadership on regulatory matters to ensure adherence to changing laws and regulations.
• Enhanced communication within the legal department through regular meetings, progress reports, and open dialogue, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

• Responsible for managing all legal matters across Siemens Ltd. Saudi Arabia.
• Reviewing policies and procedures to comply with new Corporate Governance Regulations.
• Providing legal support to all business units in company on most transactions.
• Drafting and reviewing various types of agreements and documents including Articles of Association, JV Agreements, Purchasing Agreements, MOUs, Training and Development, Software License Agreements, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Non-Disclosure Agreements, internal policies and procedures.
• Negotiating, analyzing, and arbitrating claims dealing with Contract disputes before it escalates to external litigation.
• Update and improve companies' standard contracts and provisions templates.
• Representing Siemens Ltd. Saudi Arabia before government entities, Courts and dispute resolutions committees for legal and governance matters.
• Supervised team of 4 attorneys, paralegals and other legal personnel in conduct of corporate legal and administrative business

Gained a strong wide-ranging experience on different, corporate and commercial matters, from M&As to commercial contracts.

• Participate in drafting laws and regulations in KSA.
• Advise number of Saudi and foreign companies in relation to corporate and commercial operation and compliance matters.
• Advise Saudi Arabian holding companies on bidding on government projects, ensuring compliance with government procurement requirements, reviewing transaction agreements and briefing Board members on key legal issues in support of bid valuation and future business strategy, handling wide range of legal activities in daily corporate matters including litigation, joint ventures, AoA changes, M&A, corporate restructuring, regulatory and commercial transactions.
• Involve in all aspects of incorporation work in Saudi Arabia, from undertaking due diligence, preparing prospectuses, and associated documentation, drafting and negotiating partnership agreements, placement and subscription agreements, as well as advising on application of capital market regulations to joint stock companies.
• Advise foreign investors on proposed corporate structure for their operations in KSA, and incorporating same. Including but not limited to drafting/reviewing shareholder agreements, obtaining SAGIA and other regulatory licenses.
• Advice on legal matters related to corporate and commercial alignment to Saudi Vision 2030 projects and acted as lead international legal counsel to different government entities.
• Help clients in drafting and reviewing various types of contracts.
• Advised nonprofit organizations on governance requirements and regulatory compliance best practices to foster long-term stability and growth.
• Assisted in due diligence process during mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions to protect clients'' investments.

• Witness training (direct, cross • and feedback).
• Reviewed clients' cases and conducted country condition reports.
• Translated some clients' questionnaire and documents.
• Helped clients to be prepared for their cases and discussed their affidavits.
  

Provide consultations for refugee applicants, asylum seekers, and special immigrant visa clients.

• Provide legal advises to number of Saudi and foreign companies in relation to corporate and commercial compliance matters.
• Help clients in drafting and reviewing various types of contracts.
  

• Drafted 30+ claims and defense memos.
• Worked on establishment of many companies between Joint-stock companies and LLCs... Etc.
• Worked on shareholder resolutions of all types, increase or decrease capital, transfer and encumbrances of shares, and changing activity of company... Etc.
• Represented clients before Ministry of Commerce and other governmental entities.
• Represented clients before General Courts, Board of Grievances, Ministries of commerce’s, Culture and Information’s committees and Labor Courts.
• Represented foreign companies at General Authority for Investment.