Jude Abualhashem
Associate - HMCO

Jude Abualhashem is an Associate at Hammad & Al-Mehdar Law Firm, specializing in corporate and commercial law, with a focus on compliance, corporate restructuring, competition law, and commercial agreements. She has extensive experience advising international and multinational companies on incorporation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions in Saudi Arabia and free zone jurisdictions.

Jude has assisted global clients in high-value transactions, including the due diligence and acquisition of several oil rigs valued at USD 600 million. She has also advised on corporate restructuring projects, share acquisitions, and joint ventures, preparing key legal documents such as Articles of Association, Share Purchase Agreements, Merger Agreements, and Shareholders’ Agreements.

Practices

Corporate & Commercial  

Expertise

  • Compliance
  • Corporate Restructuring
  • Project and Infrastructure JVs
  • Advisory
  • Commercial Agreements
  • Agencies and Franchise
  • Competition and Antitrust

Professional Bodies

Member of the New York State Bar. ​

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (International Security), University of Washington​
Juris Doctor Degree, Oklahoma City University School of Law ​

Experience
  • Advised international and multinational companies on incorporation in free zone areas and mainland KSA.
  • Assisted and advised an international client in the due diligence and acquisition of several oil rigs valued at USD 600 million.
  • Prepared high-level issues lists for clients in the oil & gas and construction industries.
  • Prepared numerous corporate documents, including, but not limited to, Articles of Association, Share Purchase Agreements, Merger Agreements, and Shareholders’ Agreements.
  • Drafted key commercial contracts, including franchise agreements, distribution agreements, and agency agreements.
  • Advised clients on multi-million-dollar loan agreements and mechanisms for registering security interests in KSA.
  • Spearheaded corporate restructuring projects for local and international clients.
  • Prepared several legal due diligence reports for investors.
  • Submitted competition filings with the Saudi General Authority for Competition.