From Jeddah to Riyadh and Beyond
Hamed Matawi stands at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s legal transformation — bridging international business ambitions with the Kingdom’s evolving regulatory and economic frameworks. As a Managing Associate at a reputable Saudi law firm, he has become a trusted advisor to multinational corporations, investors, and boards navigating the complex intersections of M&A, corporate governance, and cross-border growth within the GCC.
The Architect of Legal Transformation
In a rapidly transforming economy shaped by Vision 2030, Hamed represents a generation of Saudi legal professionals redefining the role of law in market growth and institutional trust. Based in Riyadh, he specializes in corporate commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets — translating complex regulations into clear, actionable strategies that enable sustainable expansion.
Known for his precision and foresight, Hamed helps international enterprises align their global objectives with Saudi regulatory realities — ensuring that ambition meets compliance, and innovation thrives within structure.
From Jeddah Roots to Global Vision
Born and raised in Jeddah, Hamed developed a deep appreciation for structure, justice, and national development early on. A graduate of King Abdulaziz University, he earned his LLB with distinction, grounding himself in Saudi legal frameworks and commercial principles before pursuing experiences that would shape his international perspective — serving at the regional Makkah Emirate Office and the New York-based Saudi Arabian Mission to the United Nations.
Rising Through the Legal Ranks
Returning to Saudi Arabia, Hamed rapidly ascended within both international and local law firms, advising clients across key sectors including defense, aviation, construction, healthcare, and entertainment. His advisory record includes complex mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, public-private partnerships, and compliance programs aligned with Vision 2030 reforms.
He has also supported clients through IPO preparations, data protection implementation, and cybersecurity governance — areas increasingly central to corporate integrity and investor confidence. Hamed’s advisory on regional headquarters (RHQ) establishment has been particularly influential, enabling global firms to expand their operational footprint within the Kingdom while ensuring seamless legal alignment with evolving Saudi policy.
Areas of Expertise
• Corporate Structuring & Governance – Advising on incorporation, restructuring, and compliance under Saudi regulations.
• Mergers & Acquisitions – Leading comprehensive due diligence and transaction management.
• Foreign Investment & Capital Markets – Facilitating international market entry and growth under Saudi investment law.
• International Arbitration – Representing cross-border disputes and ensuring equitable resolution.
• Contract Law & Negotiation – Structuring and safeguarding high-value agreements and partnerships.
Thought Leadership and Professional Contribution
Hamed is recognized not only for his advisory work but also for his contribution to the evolution of Saudi legal thought. Through published commentary and internal advisory papers, he has written on corporate governance, healthcare regulation, and investment law — topics that continue to shape the Kingdom’s maturing business environment.
His voice represents a blend of academic rigor and market awareness, bridging legal theory with real-world execution.
Recognition and Professional Impact
Peers and clients consistently highlight Hamed’s clarity of analysis, negotiation acumen, and strategic precision. His involvement in major market initiatives and institutional reforms has positioned him among the rising legal minds driving Saudi Arabia’s corporate modernization and global integration.
His counsel has not only safeguarded deals — it has also helped shape frameworks for how those deals now take place.
A Vision for Legal Excellence
At the intersection of law, business, and innovation, Hamed Matawi exemplifies the new generation of Saudi legal leadership — globally aware, ethically grounded, and strategically adaptive. His career reflects a belief that law is not merely regulatory, but enabling — the architecture through which markets evolve and trust is built.
“The law is more than regulation — it’s the structure that enables innovation, trust, and transformation.”
— Hamed Matawi
