About Hayel Hourani

Hayel Hourani is the managing principal at Hourani Global, with over two decades of experience advising clients on cross-border transactions. He is a US-qualified legal consultant, and assists Middle Eastern, US, and international conglomerates, family groups, and other clients on complex matters including corporate law, investments, capital markets, financial services, M&A, private equity and venture capital. He represents issuers, underwriters, and portfolio companies in acquisition finance, securities, and shareholder matters. He also advises investment banks, funds, and family offices on regulatory and transactional issues across the GCC-US corridor. He is cited by Chambers and Partners for his strong client service and expertise in Saudi transactions. He brings pragmatic solutions and commercial acumen to navigate cross-border deals successfully.