Abdulrahman Hammad
Partner - HMCO

Abdulrahman Hammad is a Partner at Hammad & Al-Mehdar Law Firm, specializing in corporate and finance law with a focus on private equity, venture capital, Islamic finance, capital markets, and fintech. He has extensive experience advising government entities, financial institutions, and multinational corporations on investment structuring, regulatory compliance, and complex transactions across various industries.

Throughout his career, Abdulrahman has played a key role in private equity and venture capital transactions, fund structuring, and mergers and acquisitions. He has advised on fund formation, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, and capital markets transactions, including sukuk issuances and regulatory frameworks. His work spans industries such as finance, real estate, energy, and technology, where he has provided strategic legal counsel on high-profile investments and business initiatives.

With a deep understanding of Saudi and international financial regulations, Abdulrahman regularly advises fund managers, institutional investors, and corporate clients on navigating legal complexities in Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region. His expertise also extends to venture-building initiatives, commercial transactions, and financial structuring, supporting businesses in their growth and expansion strategies.

Practices

Corporate & Finance         

Expertise

  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Islamic Finance
  • Capital Markets
  • Funds
  • Banking & Finance
  • Regulatory
  • Fintech

Professional Bodies

Member of the New York State Bar. ​

Education

Juris Doctorate degree with Magna Cum Laude Honors from the University of Miami, U.S.A.​
Bachelor of Science with Cum Laude Honors from Southern Illinois University.​

 

Experience
  • Lead counsel on all firm PE and VC transactions. This included advising several governmental investment funds, including Saudi Arabian Investment Company (Sanabil), Fund of Funds Company (Jada), and Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC), as well as major regional investment fund managers such as Raed Ventures, STV, Sukna Ventures, OBIC, Jahez, Derayah, Aljazira Capital, GFH Capital, and VentureSouq.
  • Lead counsel on all firm fund establishment and capital formation work. This includes advising fund managers on key fund documentation and negotiations, and advising key government investors regarding anchor positions in investment funds.
  • Lead counsel to investment funds in the launch of venture builders, including Sanabil/Stryber, MCIT/TechStars, STC/InspireU, and others.
  • Lead counsel for the Client’s Choice Award for Saudi Arabia M&A (2020) and for Best M&A Law Firm Transaction Awards (2017 and 2018).
  • Lead counsel to Saudi Aramco and its associated subsidiaries in structuring and executing a refining joint venture with Sinopec in the Kingdom, leading to the establishment of the Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company.
  • Counsel to Saudi Aramco and Sadara Chemicals Company regarding the structuring and issuance of $2 billion in publicly traded Sukuk in Saudi Arabia.
  • Lead counsel to Saudi Aramco and its subsidiaries regarding the structuring of a significant multi-use residential and commercial development (Ajyal) and the establishment of a real estate master development subsidiary.