Norton Rose Fulbright names new Riyadh-based partner
Norton Rose Fulbright has added IP lawyer Zayd Alathari as a partner to its Riyadh office.
He will join Mohammed Al-Ghamdi, Norton Rose Fulbright’s Saudi affiliate.
Alathari joins from Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), where he served as the company’s senior manager and IP counsel in the Middle East and Africa.
At SABIC, he was responsible for developing the chemical manufacturer’s global IP strategy and managing the company’s patent portfolio.
He previously practiced in Washington DC at Venable.
“Zayd possesses a broad range of IP experience with more than two decades split between a multinational corporation and a large law firm,” said Tim Kenny, global head of IP at Norton Rose Fulbright.
Mohammed Al-Ghamdi, partner in charge of the firm’s Riyadh office, added: “Zayd is an accomplished leader who excelled in managing SABIC’s comprehensive intellectual property portfolio. He is well connected to major corporations in Saudi Arabia and respected throughout the Middle East.”
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