Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, continues the expansion of its global finance platform and advances its Islamic finance capabilities with the addition of Faris Al Amoudi as Partner and Global Head of Islamic Finance to be based in Riyadh.
A founding partner of STAT Law Firm, one of Saudi Arabia’s premier independent firms, Al Amoudi brings more than 15 years of experience advising leading corporates, financial institutions, and sovereign entities across the region. He is widely recognized for his expertise in Islamic finance, having structured innovative Shariah-compliant banking, debt, and treasury solutions.
With over a decade of experience spanning Norton Rose Fulbright in London and Dubai, and White & Case Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh, Al Amoudi has led on sovereign and corporate lending, acquisition and real estate financings, restructurings, and regulatory reform. His broad transactional perspective enhances the firm’s ability to deliver integrated, cross-border finance and governance solutions across the Middle East and beyond.
His arrival follows the recent additions of Joza Al Rasheed and Alexander Currie in Riyadh and builds on a wave of finance and transactional partner hires across London, Dubai, and Singapore, reinforcing Baker Botts’ international momentum and its long-term commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
“Saudi Arabia is helping drive a new era in global finance – and so is Baker Botts,” said Danny David, Managing Partner of Baker Botts. “Faris embodies the future of that growth. His mastery of Islamic finance and his transactional insight will help clients navigate complex, cross-border markets with confidence. This is exactly the kind of strategic talent that fuels our international expansion.”
“Faris brings the multidimensional expertise today’s cross-border deals demand,” said Samantha Crispin, Chair of the Corporate Department. “His fluency in both conventional and Islamic finance enhances our ability to advise clients across major financial centers with creativity, precision, and impact.”
Joza Al Rasheed, Partner in Charge of the Riyadh office, added: “Baker Botts has made history with this strategic addition. The appointment of a Saudi to lead on a global scale is truly unprecedented and underscores the firm’s strong and enduring commitment to the Kingdom and to the advancement of Saudi talent. Having worked closely with Faris, I have seen firsthand his exceptional caliber, technical depth, and commercial acumen which will further strengthen our ability to deliver world-class finance solutions rooted in local insight.”
“Joining Baker Botts at this moment of growth is a tremendous opportunity,” said Al Amoudi. “The firm’s international platform, sector depth, and longstanding commitment to Saudi Arabia provide an exceptional foundation for developing innovative, Shariah-compliant solutions that support the Kingdom’s dynamic financial evolution.”
