Ahmed Omar Helmy

Ahmed is a General Counsel lawyer at our regional branch in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He is an accomplished legal professional with 15+ years of experience in international law firms and as Head of Legal in both private practice and in-house roles. Expertise in M&A, Banking & Finance, and FMCG industries, with a proven track record of structuring and closing high-stakes transactions exceeding $20 billion. Demonstrated ability to align legal strategies with business objectives, ensure compliance with complex regulatory frameworks, and mitigate risks in global markets. Extensive experience supporting international companies and high-growth enterprises, with significant contributions to the FMCG, technology, logistics, and industrial sectors. Recognized for delivering strategic legal solutions, integrating emerging technologies, and leading cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Academic Contributions: • Published thesis titled 'The Legal Responsibility of Sports Agents'. • Business Law Instructor – German Chamber of Commerce’s Quick MBA Program in Egypt. • Lecturer in Business Law at Misr International University. · OMANI & PARTNERS LAW FIRM LLP

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General Counsel at the regional Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) branch of OMANI & PARTNERS LAW FIRM LLP (Qatar), with 15+ years' experience in international law firms and in-house roles. Specialises in M&A and banking & finance matters, having structured and closed high-value transactions exceeding $20 billion and supported international and high-growth companies across FMCG, technology, logistics and industrial sectors.

Practice areas

Corporate / M&ABanking & FinanceCompliance & RegulatoryFinTech

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Qatar

OMANI & PARTNERS LAW FIRM LLP · Ahmed is a General Counsel lawyer at our regional branch in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He is an accomplished legal professional with 15+ years of experience in international law firms and as Head of Legal in both private practice and in-house roles. Expertise in M&A, Banking & Finance, and FMCG industries, with a proven track record of structuring and closing high-stakes transactions exceeding $20 billion. Demonstrated ability to align legal strategies with business objectives, ensure compliance with complex regulatory frameworks, and mitigate risks in global markets. Extensive experience supporting international companies and high-growth enterprises, with significant contributions to the FMCG, technology, logistics, and industrial sectors. Recognized for delivering strategic legal solutions, integrating emerging technologies, and leading cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Academic Contributions: • Published thesis titled 'The Legal Responsibility of Sports Agents'. • Business Law Instructor – German Chamber of Commerce’s Quick MBA Program in Egypt. • Lecturer in Business Law at Misr International University.

Qatar

Expertise

FMCGTechnologyLogisticsIndustrialCross-border TransactionsCryptocurrency / ICOsHigh-value Transaction StructuringCorporate Structuring

Education

LLM in International and European Business Law – University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (2007–2008)
Master I in International Business Law – University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (2005–2006)
Bachelor of Laws, Egyptian Law – Cairo University (2005–2006)
Licence en droit – University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (2004–2005)

Admissions

Member, Egyptian Bar Association

Languages

ArabicEnglishFrench