Sahal Almarzoqi

Experience

Sahal Almarzoqi is a leading legal professional in Saudi Arabia with extensive experience in commercial law. He is the General Manager, founder, and CEO of Sahal Law Firm, which operates across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar. He has a strong track record in corporate transactions, complex corporate law cases, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. Almarzoqi is recognized for his expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), commercial debt recovery, FinTech regulation, corporate governance, and complex dispute resolution. Notably, he has managed cross-border transactions, including landmark deals such as drone company acquisitions under new Saudi frameworks, demonstrating capabilities in both regulatory approvals and fast-track licensing. He is also an accredited mediator licensed to practice before Saudi courts, illustrating his comprehensive role in litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes. Additionally, he has contributed to policy drafting in areas like consumer protection, anti-money laundering, and cybersecurity compliance within the financial sector.

Specialty

Sahal Almarzoqi specializes in commercial and corporate law, focusing on corporate governance, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. His areas of specialty include cross-border mergers and acquisitions, FinTech regulatory frameworks, commercial debt recovery, and international commercial arbitration. He is also experienced in legal advisory on technology transfer, integration compliance, and drafting regulatory policies aligned with Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) standards.

Education

Sahal Almarzoqi holds a bachelor's degree with honors (LL.B.) from King Abdulaziz University. He has earned specialized certificates in bankruptcy law and international commercial arbitration, complementing his broad commercial law expertise.

• General Manager and Co-founder of Sahal Law Firm, leading the establishment of numerous startups and medium-sized companies in Saudi Arabia, especially in IT and financial services sectors, with expertise in corporate regulation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and restructuring2.

• Recognized legal expert with certifications in Saudi bankruptcy law and international commercial arbitration, holding a bachelor's degree from King Abdulaziz University12.

• Leadership role as an inspiring leader committed to innovation and progress in legal practice, considered one of the leading legal figures in Saudi Arabia12.

• Active member of professional organizations including the International Law Association, Saudi Commercial Law Association, and Arab Intellectual Property Rights Association, recognized by HG.org, The Lawyer Global, and Lawzana24.

• Prolific writer and speaker, contributing to legal discourse through research papers, publications, and keynote speeches at prominent legal conferences on commercial law, corporate governance, and international law12.

• Key leadership in Sahal Law Firm’s recognition, which was ranked Outstanding by The Lawyers Global 2023 (2nd in Saudi Arabia, 5th in West Asia), shortlisted for The Lawyers Global 2025 award for best Saudi law firm, and ranked among the top ten business-law firms in Saudi Arabia by Lawzana in 20256.