Greenberg Traurig Khalid Al-Thebity Law Firm has added leading Public Policy and Regulatory Shareholder Dr Yazid AlMasoud in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), practicing in the firm’s Riyadh location and the broader region. AlMasoud brings over 15 years of experience in advising KSA government entities on complex public policy, regulatory, structuring and governance matters, seamlessly merging legal knowledge with strategic public policy approaches. For nearly a decade, he served as a senior advisor at the Ministry of Energy, offering critical counsel to government entities and ministerial and supreme committees, and representing agencies in the Royal Court and the Center of Government. AlMasoud has played a crucial role in reshaping policies across several sectors by leading teams in drafting significant legislation and associated implementing regulations. His experience further developed through his oversight of regulatory impact projects, involvement in regional and international negotiations, and court advocacy on behalf of administrative bodies. Earlier in his career, AlMasoud trained at a top-tier national law firm in collaboration with a Magic Circle firm. Following his tenure at the Ministry of Energy, he returned to the same firm as a Partner, where he led the Public Policy and Regulatory practice. In this role, he advised multinational clients and sovereign entities on complex regulatory, legislative and institutional reform initiatives. With a PhD in law and an LLM from Lancaster University, and a BA in Islamic Law from IMSIU, AlMasoud presents a strong educational foundation, and continues to enhance his professional experience. He has completed several executive programs, including the Leadership in Law Firms Program at Harvard Law School, the Executive Leadership Program at Oxford Saïd Business School, and the MBA-E Program at the LSE School of Management.
