Ahmed Mahmoud

Group General Counsel and Board Secretary with over 19 years of extensive legal experience in the State of Qatar, advising boards of directors and family offices on cross-border transactions, corporate governance, high-risk disputes, and international investments. I bring strong expertise in M&A, joint ventures, and structuring and negotiating complex, multi-sector investments, with a business-oriented approach that aligns legal risk management with growth, profitability, and shareholder value. I have a proven track record in leading legal departments, managing and mitigating legal risks, and supporting executive-level decision-making within dynamic corporate environments. My experience spans real estate regulation, contract management, and institutional governance, ensuring that legal frameworks effectively support business objectives. Throughout my career, I have led legal functions, drafted corporate policies, established companies, prepared complex commercial and real estate contracts, and managed a licensed real estate expert office accredited by the Qatari Ministry of Justice, in addition to holding a Ministry of Justice license for real estate brokerage. I am a certified legal arbitrator, registered with the (QICCA), with hands-on experience in arbitration and dispute resolution. My background further includes extensive work in compliance, particularly AML, CTF, and Counter-Proliferation, alongside in-depth knowledge of Qatari laws and regulations, including company law, commercial legislation, and cybercrime and information security frameworks. My responsibilities have included drafting legal memoranda and official correspondence, conducting legal audits and compliance reviews across group subsidiaries, and overseeing General Assembly and Board of Directors meetings in full compliance with the requirements of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry under the Qatari Commercial Companies Law. In addition to my legal expertise, I hold a Diploma in Human Resources and advanced training in leadership and corporate governance, enabling me to effectively lead multidisciplinary teams and support strategic objectives. Top Skills Corporate Governance Board & Shareholder Management Mergers & Acquisitions & Joint Ventures Banking & Corporate Finance International Arbitration Real Estate Brokerage & Regulation Legal Risk Management Cross-Border Transactions Commercial Strategy & Legal Advisory AML / CTF Compliance Internal Audit & Compliance Reviews