Karim Fawaz
Managing Partner
Karim leads AX Law’s Corporate M&A and commercial practices, advising on transformational transactions across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Prior to founding AX Law, Karim headed the Saudi Arabia legal practice of a leading global law firm. He previously established the CorpTech practice at a major international firm in the Middle East and held senior leadership roles at Cisco Capital and Cisco Systems across the MEA region.
Karim regularly contributes to global legal publications and industry commentary, with a focus on transformational technology and corporate mandates.
Key Focus Areas
Corporate M&A and Joint Ventures
- FinTech, Digital Assets & Regulatory Strategy
- Technology Transactions and Data Centers
- Cross-border Structuring in the UAE & Saudi Arabia
- Worldwide: Non-Unified Contractual Terms: Critical Contractual Terms That Impact Revenue, Operations And Governance Of A Fintech.
- Law and Practice in Saudi Arabia
- Trends and Developments: Technological Revamping in the Saudi Arabian Financial Sector
- Cross-Border M&A in the Era of Sanctions
- The Fintech Race in the GCC
- Saudi Arabia: Fintech – Country Comparative Guide 2024
- Commercial Gaming in the UAE: Key Legal Insights and Practical Processes
- FinTech 2024 Practice Guide (GCC) – Saudi Arabia (first published by LexisNexis Middle East)
