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Yousef Alwazzan

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Litigation lawyer with extensive experience in commercial disputes. Skilled in providing legal opinions on matters governed by Saudi law, including Giga project contracts, and advising on administrative law matters. Demonstrated track record of successfully representing clients in high-profile litigation cases.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Associate

King & Spalding Al Fahad
Riyadh
01.2025 - Current

Continued from Al Fahad & Partners following the merger with King & Spalding.

Associate

Al Fahad & Partners
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2022 - 01.2025
  • Assisted partner appointed as expert witness before arbitration tribunals and Canadian courts in high-profile matters involving senior officials by conducting in-depth legal research, case analysis, and preparation of expert reports.
  • Represented a prominent client in the sports sector in a high-value sponsorship dispute involving complex commercial and contractual issues.
  • Represented a government-owned company in several construction disputes, providing legal strategy, case analysis, and representation before local courts and arbitration panels.
  • Represented a client before the Competition Committee in a case concerning alleged anti-competitive practices.
  • Represented clients in major commercial, sponsorship, and construction disputes.
  • Drafted legal opinions for Giga project contracts and advised on government procurement compliance.
  • Advised and represented a prominent client in the sports sector in an asset acquisition.

Trainee lawyer

Al Fahad & Partners
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
02.2019 - 04.2022
  • Supported senior lawyers in litigation, arbitration, and contract drafting.
  • Conducted legal research and prepared memoranda on commercial and procurement law issues.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - LLB -

King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Skills

  • Litigation - Commercial and Construction disputes
  • Contract Drafting
  • Legal Opinion Writing (Excellent in Arabic; developing proficiency in English legal writing)
  • Legal Research
  • Administrative Law

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Associate

King & Spalding Al Fahad
01.2025 - Current

Associate

Al Fahad & Partners
04.2022 - 01.2025

Trainee lawyer

Al Fahad & Partners
02.2019 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Laws - LLB -

King Saud University
Yousef Alwazzan