Jasem Alanizy
Senior Counsel
Areas of Focus
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances
- Corporate & Finance
- Private Equity Transactions
- Investment Management
- Sovereign & Government Investors
- Aviation, Space & Defense
- Energy & Infrastructure
- Media, Entertainment & Sports
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Fintech
- Telecom, Media & Technology Policy
- Sustainability
- Focuses on cross-border mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity driven transactions.
- Has advised key government and corporate entities, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds and venture capital investors across diverse sectors.
- Strategic advisor and experienced dealmaker based in Dubai, UAE and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Jasem is a senior counsel in Akin’s corporate department based in the Dubai and Riyadh offices. He has successfully represented a diverse range of clients, including corporate entities, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds and venture capital investors, in a variety of transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and investments across multiple sectors across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East region.
Prior to relocating to the Middle East in 2019, Jasem’s legal training and previous practice took place in the London office of another leading international law firm.
- Advised Bindawood Holding Company on the acquisition of Zahrat Al Rawdah Pharmacies with over 200 pharmacies in Saudi Arabia from Julphar.
- Advised Cognita on its strategic partnerships with King’s College Riyadh and Downe House Riyadh.
- Advised Injazat, being a G42 subsidiary, on its joint venture with Nesma Infrastructure & Technology to offer key digital services and solutions in Saudi Arabia.
- Advised Al Tahalof Al Tamm on its acquisition of Kudu Food Company, a restaurant chain with over 350 outlets in Saudi Arabia, from private equity houses TPG and Actis.
- Advised Warner Music Group on its investment in Rotana Music, the Arab world’s leading independent record label, part of the Rotana Group.
- Advised Warner Music Group on its acquisition of Qanawat Music, a leading music distributor in the Middle East and North Africa.
- Advised Investcorp on its investment in Reem Integrated Healthcare Holdings, the owner/operator of a landmark hospital complex on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.
- Advised e& Group (formerly Etisalat) on its acquisition of Smartworld from Dubai Aviation City Corporation.
- Advised Aldella Food Production on its strategic investment by a PIF company, Halal Products Development Company.
- Advised National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed) on the AED 963 million purchase of Aldar Properties’ district cooling assets on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island.
“Jasem Alanizy is widely praised for his cultural understanding of transactional nuances and remarkable combination of technical skill and commercial insight.”
Legal 500 EMEA, 2025
EducationL.P.C., University of Law, London, 2013
B.A., University of Reading, with honors, 2012
L.P.C., University of Law, London, 2013
B.A., University of Reading, with honors, 2012
Bar AdmissionsSolicitor, England and Wales
Solicitor, England and Wales
- The Legal 500 EMEA, Commercial, Corporate and M&A – Saudi Arabia, 2025.
