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Morgan Lewis opens in Riyadh with A&O co-managing partner

Morgan Lewis opens in Riyadh with A&O co-managing partner
Will Lewallen
Will Lewallen
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3 November 2025
Corporate and M&AMiddle East

Morgan Lewis has opened a new office in Riyadh, with the new hires including A&O Shearman’s Saudi Arabia co-managing partner, Sultan Almasoud (pictured).

The M&A and capital markets partner is part of a six-lawyer team launching Morgan Lewis’ new outpost, and joins as office managing partner and Saudi practice lead.

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