He has over 20 years’ experience of working in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in the areas corporate & commercial, M&A and joint ventures, compliance and regulatory, banking & finance, private wealth, real estate. Analytical professional with vast educational background and extensive legal experience in leading commercial and corporate practices and strategic legal initiatives while overseeing compliance and risk management operations. Demonstrated experience in advising clients on complex cross border mergers & acquisitions, and joint venture transactions, corporate structuring and re-organization, and negotiating with government regulators. Skilled in establishing and maintaining communication and collaboration across various business units, practice groups, legal departments, and corporate functions to resolve complex business and risk management issues. Diligently maintain knowledge of current law, regulations, and legislation to ensure continuous corporate compliance. Belal double majored in literature and political science and holds bachelor’s in law from the University of Punjab.