Sahal Almarzoqi
founder & CEO
Sahal Ibrahim Al Marzoqi – Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Sahal Law Firm
Sahal Al Marzoqi is a Saudi-qualified lawyer and entrepreneur who leads Sahal Law Firm in Riyadh. As managing partner, he oversees a multilingual team that delivers high-value counsel on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, FinTech regulation, corporate governance, and complex dispute resolution.
Professional Focus
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Advises on share and asset deals across the Gulf, with recent mandates in drone technology, healthcare, and consumer goods.
Financial-Services Regulation: Guides banks and FinTechs through licensing with the Saudi Central Bank, open-banking approvals, and capital-markets compliance.
Family-Business Governance: Structures holding companies, family charters, and succession frameworks that protect multigenerational assets.
Litigation & Enforcement: Leads strategy in commercial disputes and execution-court proceedings, achieving rapid debt recovery and settlement outcomes.
Notable Achievements
Negotiated and closed eight-figure acquisitions under aggressive timetables, securing all necessary competition and aviation clearances ahead of schedule.
Obtained one of the first open-banking licences in the Kingdom for an international FinTech, moving the client from sandbox to full authorisation in under nine months.
Drove triple-digit revenue growth at Sahal Law Firm while maintaining boutique-style partner involvement on every file.
Approach & Values
Sahal is known for blending rigorous regulatory analysis with pragmatic, business-oriented advice. He conducts negotiations in both Arabic and English, ensuring cultural alignment between local stakeholders and international investors. Clients value his direct communication style, transparent fee structures, and commitment to closing transactions without surprises.
Education & Credentials
Holding an LL.B. with honours from King Abdulaziz University, Sahal is licensed to practice before Saudi courts and is an accredited mediator. His continuous professional development spans corporate finance, cybersecurity, and dispute-resolution strategy.