Jean Abboud

Jean Abboud

Head of Corporate Department, BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP (Riyadh, KSA)

Contact

+971 58 547 9807

jean.abboud@bsabh.com

Areas of expertise

Corporate and M&A; Energy

Education
  • LL.B., La Sagesse University, Beirut, Lebanon

  • BA in Computer Science, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon

Memberships
  • Member of the Beirut Bar Association

Biography

Jean Abboud is the Partner heading the KSA Office in Riyadh, and carries with him an extensive portfolio of experience spanning fifteen years in the Middle East, of which twelve have been focused in Saudi Arabia.

Jean's specialty lies in corporate and commercial law, encompassing areas such as foreign investment, telecom and technology-related laws, securities and insurance, and capital markets. His proficiency extends to managing joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings, insurance-related transactions, and corporate restructurings.

With a deep understanding of local laws and practices, Jean has been a trusted advisor to numerous multinational clients, providing counsel on a broad spectrum of issues. This includes project development, commercial contracts, company setups, franchising, general company law, corporate governance, and significant litigation.

Jean's experience also covers working with funds, private equity and investment firms, venture capital companies, and start-ups, assisting in acquisition, financing, and strategic transactions.