Fahad A. Alrashed

Fahad Alrashed, Managing Partner at Alrashed Alhaylan Alabbad Law Firm, Experience in the public and private sectors, both locally and internationally. He has worked with several leading international law firms such as Baker McKenzie, and Clifford Chance inside and outside Saudi Arabia. In addition, he has gained extensive regulatory and legal expertise through senior roles across government entities and the private sector, including leadership positions across various government entities and government-owned companies in Saudi Arabia and the United States. In addition, he has served as chairman and member of several boards and board committees in governance and audit affairs. This unique background has provided him with strategic expertise in governance, compliance, and regulatory affairs, enabling him to develop a deep understanding of complex legal matters and craft innovative legal and regulatory solutions aligned with strategic directions and client needs. He has been professionally recognized through his inclusion in The Legal 500 GC Power List, reflecting his standing as one of the Kingdom’s and the region’s leading legal practitioners. 

Practice Areas

• Local and international legislation
• Governance and regulatory matters
• International trade and investment 

Representative Experience

1. 1. Regulated a major non-profit sector by introducing advanced governance and compliance standards for entities, stakeholders, and governing boards.
2. 2. Oversaw several core functions within a regulatory authority, including Legal Affairs, Litigation, Licensing, and Governance.
3. 3. Drafted and prepared a national legislative framework and led its review process before the competent governmental bodies.
4. 4. Managed regulatory affairs for a major national institution and provided continuous support on the governance of new and existing investments.
5. 5. Served as Secretary to several high-level committees within sovereign and central government bodies.
6. 6. Supported public policy matters and institutional communication with senior governmental decision-making entities.
7. 7. Advised on commercial legal matters, including supply, purchase, and sales agreements both inside and outside the Kingdom.
8. 8. Provided legal support in drafting organizational regulations for a national authority with specialized functions. 

Education

• Master’s degree in International Commercial Law – University of Kent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sharia – Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University.

Licenses & Memberships

• Licensed Saudi Lawyer
• Member, Saudi Bar Association
• Listed in the Legal 500 GC Power List