Dr Yasir Al-Balawi is a Saudi dispute-resolution authority with more than 20 years’ combined judicial and advocacy experience. As one of the inaugural judges who established the Kingdom’s enforcement courts, he later chaired judicial circuits, full courts and specialized committees within the Supreme Judicial Council—shaping precedent in commercial, real-estate and administrative matters.
Transitioning to private practice, he now serves as Partner at Tasheel, where he fuses bench-level insight with boardroom pragmatism. A licensed attorney, Licensed Arbitrator (SCCA) and accredited legal trainer, Dr Yasir guides corporates, family conglomerates and public bodies through high-stakes litigation, arbitration and wealth-governance mandates—delivering outcomes that align with both Sharia principles and Vision 2030 judicial-reform goals.
Mandate at Tasheel
Lead Counsel for High-Value Disputes – Direct strategy before Supreme and Appeal courts, commercial, and enforcement courts, ensuring seamless execution of judgments and awards.
Family-Governance Architect – Design family constitutions, wealth-governance frameworks and succession protocols that preserve multi-generational assets and minimize shareholder conflict.
Champion of ADR & Justice Reform – Promote arbitration, mediation and alternative sentencing, positioning clients at the forefront of the Kingdom’s evolving dispute-resolution landscape.
Execution-Court Pioneer – Drafted the operational procedures that underpin nationwide enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards.
Judicial Leadership – Chaired multiple panels and full courts under the Supreme Judicial Council, setting precedent in multibillion-riyal commercial and administrative disputes.
Arbitration Portfolio – Presiding or sole arbitrator in construction, procurement, hospitality and real-estate investment cases; contributor to tech- and telecoms-related studies at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.
Family-Charter Architect – Crafted a comprehensive family constitution and dispute-resolution protocol for a multi-billion-riyal conglomerate, securing unanimous shareholder approval.
FinTech Enforcement Strategy – Advised a leading payment-services provider on rapid asset-protection measures in a SAR 300 million fraud matter, achieving full recovery.
Justice-Reform Contributor – Participated in ministry-level working groups on non-custodial alternative penalties; frequent speaker and media commentator on arbitration, commercial mediation and sentencing innovation.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
Licensed Lawyer – Saudi Ministry of Justice
Former Judge – Saudi Judiciary & Supreme Judicial Council Panels
Licensed Arbitrator & Mediator – SCCA
Contributor – Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (ICT-dispute studies)
Certified Legal Trainer –Technical & Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)
Lecturer & Examiner – Judicial Training Institute
Dr Yasir’s rare blend of bench-level insight, arbitration expertise and governance know-how equip Tasheel’s clients with decisive, end-to-end support—resolving disputes, safeguarding wealth and navigating Saudi Arabia’s dynamic legal landscape with confidence.
