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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Executive Overview
Adnan Raja is a visionary legal professional, accomplished Barrister, and strategic business leader with over 13 years of experience specializing in Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and IT Law. As the CEO of Tasheel Law Firm, he has transformed the firm into a powerhouse of legal innovation and a trusted partner for prominent local and international clients across International Trade, Technology, Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment industries.
Adnan’s leadership is distinguished by his forward-thinking strategies, unwavering commitment to client success, and ability to craft innovative, compliant, and results-oriented legal solutions. His profound understanding of complex regulatory frameworks, combined with a solution-driven mindset, enables him to anticipate and address clients’ evolving needs with precision and strategic insight.
Adnan firmly believes that a law firm’s success lies in its ability to deeply understand each client’s unique business needs and challenges. By tailoring bespoke legal strategies to align with their organizational goals, he ensures risk mitigation, strict compliance, and actionable solutions that empower clients to achieve sustainable success with confidence.
Guided by a visionary ethos, Adnan continues to propel Tasheel’s growth in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, solidifying its reputation as an industry leader and trusted ally for businesses navigating the Kingdom’s rapidly transforming economic landscape.
Education and Qualifications
Bar Professional Training Course – City, University of London (UK)
LLB (Hons) – University of Bedfordshire (UK)
Practice Areas and Industry Sectors
Practice Areas:
- Corporate and Commercial Advisory
- Regulatory and Transactional Risk
- Foreign Investment, Joint Ventures and Market Entry
- Corporate Governance and Institutional Frameworks
- Employment, Saudisation and Workforce Risk
- Government Procurement, EPC and Project Risk
- Real Estate Development and WAFI/Off-plan Advisory
- Data Protection, PDPL and Technology Compliance
- Dispute Strategy, Enforcement and Debt Recovery
Industry Sectors:
- Energy and Infrastructure
- Real Estate and Hospitality
- Technology and Data
- Industrial and Manufacturing Projects
- Investment, Funds and Regulated Transactions
- Tourism and Entertainment
- Training and Education
- International Trade and Cross-Border Business
Notable Experience
Energy, EPC and Government Procurement Advisory
Advised a foreign state-linked energy and technology group on Saudi government procurement law, EPC price escalation, bid security, bank and corporate guarantees, letters of indemnity, enforceability and dispute-resolution considerations in connection with a strategic project in the Kingdom.
Regulated Industrial Project Licensing
Advised on regulatory mapping for a proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility in Saudi Arabia, including SPV structuring, construction and operational permits, environmental approvals, feedstock import, storage and transportation, customs, aviation fuel quality and sector authority requirements.
Joint Venture and Consortium Structuring
Advised on incorporated and unincorporated joint venture structures for potential EPC delivery in Saudi Arabia, including shareholder controls, minority protection, governance mechanisms, MISA, Ministry of Commerce, GOSI and MHRSD registrations, tax and employment implications, liability allocation and subcontracting controls.
Regulated-Sector Transaction Documentation
Supported purchaser-side transaction documentation for an investment-platform acquisition, including transaction mechanics, due diligence-to-SPA mapping, conditions precedent, warranties, indemnities, liability limitations, closing deliverables and sector-specific regulatory protections.
Corporate Governance Frameworks
Advised on governance frameworks for investment-related and commercial entities, including board and committee governance, delegation of authority, constitutional alignment, shareholder governance, Arabic legal documentation and implementation readiness.
Data Localisation and PDPL Compliance
Prepared a compliance roadmap for a technology and energy-sector client covering Saudi data localisation, PDPL, cloud-provider certification, cybersecurity controls, cross-border transfers, SDAIA/NDMO considerations, vendor selection, VPN/MFA and access controls.
Real Estate Development and WAFI Risk
Advised on a major Riyadh mixed-use development services agreement involving an international brokerage brand, including WAFI/off-plan conditions, approvals, brokerage obligations, fee mechanics, termination rights, confidentiality and commercial risk allocation.
Employment and Workforce Risk
Advised employers and employees on executive disputes, termination exposure, Qiwa and Work Organization Regulations, Saudisation/localisation, HR compliance, disciplinary issues and workforce risk mitigation.
Commercial Disputes, Enforcement and Debt Recovery
Supervised Saudi counsel on commercial litigation, employment claims, debt recovery and enforcement matters, including evidence review, claim and defence strategy, settlement positioning, enforcement planning and practical resolution strategy.
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
1-Member of The Honorable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
2-Licensed Attorney