Ghazal Tarabzouni
Senior Associate - HMCO

Ghazal Tarabzouni is a Senior Associate at Hammad & Al-Mehdar Law Firm, specializing in corporate and finance law, with a strong focus on private equity, venture capital, Islamic finance, capital markets, and fintech. She has extensive experience advising local and international clients, government entities, and financial institutions on regulatory compliance, fund structuring, and corporate transactions in Saudi Arabia.

Ghazal has played a key role in establishing private equity, venture capital, and debt funds in Saudi Arabia, ensuring compliance with Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations. She has advised on fund documentation, foreign fund marketing, and venture studio and accelerator setups, helping clients navigate the evolving investment landscape in the region.

Her experience extends to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), equity financing, and corporate structuring, where she has advised multinational clients on asset sales, joint ventures, and governance frameworks. She also provides legal guidance on fintech operations, including regulatory licensing and structuring under Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and CMA frameworks.

Practices

Corporate & Finance

Expertise

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

Professional Bodies

Saudi Bar Association

Education

BA of Law King’s College London  /  2016​
MA of Law, covering: Islamic Finance, Human rights of Women, Human rights and Islamic Law, International Protection of Human Rights from SOAS University of London  /  2017

Experience
  • Advised and assisted local and international clients in establishing private equity, venture capital, and debt funds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in accordance with Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations, including acting as fund counsel for various funds.
  • Drafted fund documentation and advised clients on the launch and marketing of their foreign funds in KSA.
  • Represented government-owned anchor investors in their investments and commitments to various venture capital (VC) funds in KSA.
  • Established venture studios and accelerators in KSA, managing the applicable governance framework and advising on the overall structure and setup.
  • Provided mentorship sessions to startups and entrepreneurs in accelerator programs, advising on structuring and licensing requirements for entering the KSA market.
  • Advised multinational clients on the sale of business assets, including drafting and reviewing relevant agreements.
  • Advised clients on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, including conducting due diligence and drafting necessary agreements such as shareholder agreements, share purchase agreements (SPA), and subscription agreements.
  • Assisted clients with equity financing and venture capital investments.
  • Advised multinational clients on establishing fintech businesses in KSA, obtaining relevant Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) licenses, and structuring their operations pursuant to applicable regulations.
  • Provided legal opinions on CMA and SAMA regulations to ensure compliance with licensing and structuring requirements for financial activities.
  • Advised on corporate structuring options to fit international and local clients’ needs, including drafting joint venture agreements, articles of association, and bylaws.
  • Drafted, reviewed, and conducted due diligence on commercial contracts to ensure compliance with KSA laws, including franchise and agency registrations.