Alaa Yamani, LL.M علاء يماني

Corporate Governance & Family Business Consultant | Advisor on Saudi Companies Law & Next-Gen Succession | Protecting Commercial Legacies & Structuring Family Charters.

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About

In high-stakes corporate evolution and generational transitions, the difference between sustainability and friction comes down to precise legal engineering. Throughout my career, I have advised elite corporate leaders, family offices, and government entities on complex, multi-million-SAR transactions—ranging from historic banking mergers like SAMBA & United Saudi Bank, to critical infrastructure and PPP initiatives across Saudi Arabia. Today, I channel this deep corporate experience into helping prominent Saudi Family Businesses protect their commercial legacies, structure robust governance, and transition smoothly to the Next-Gen. By bridging the gap between family dynamics and the New Saudi Companies Law, I design preventative legal frameworks that ensure business continuity and family harmony. Core Areas of Impact: Family Business Governance: Drafting binding Family Charters, restructuring holdings, and aligning family agreements with corporate bylaws to prevent fragmentation. Succession Planning & Private Wealth: Structuring corporate entities (such as Simplified Joint Stock Companies) to secure asset and power transitions. Strategic Corporate Transactions: Advising on cross-border JVs, M&A, and corporate restructuring to drive operational efficiency. Risk Mitigation & Private Mediation: Implementing internal dispute resolution mechanisms to safeguard family reputation away from public courts. Selected Deal Experience Includes: M&A & Restructuring: Handled merger documentation for SAMBA & United Saudi Bank; advised on a SAR 135M acquisition in the water/energy sector; restructured multiple legacy family businesses. Cross-Border JVs & Infrasfructure: Structured Swiss-Saudi and Spanish-Saudi joint ventures; advised on desalination plants in Yanbu and technical tenders for the Jeddah Metro. Structured Finance: Drafted specialized Islamic finance agreements (Murabaha, Mudaraba, Istisna’a). My approach is strictly confidential, preventative, and focused on building legal structures that outlive generations. 📩 Let’s secure your legacy. For inquiries regarding family business restructuring, corporate governance, or strategic legal advisory, feel free to connect or reach out directly via DM.

Experience

  • Managing Partner at AY&B Law Firm
    Aug 2005 - Present · 21 yrs 4 mos

  • Visiting Lecturer at University of Prince Mugrin
    Feb 2025 - May 2025 · 4 mos

  • Visiting Lecturer at College of Tourism King Abdulaziz University
    Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 · 5 mos

  • Visiting Lecturer at Prince Sultan College of Business Jeddah, Alfaisal University
    Apr 2009 - Jun 2023 · 14 yrs 3 mos

    Lecturer: Business Law Tourism & Hospitality Law

  • Licensed Notary at Alaa Yamani Notary Office
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 · 5 yrs