Ned Othman

Chief Legal Officer & Global Legal and Business Advisor

Ned Othman is an experienced legal professional currently serving as the Chief Legal Officer and Global Legal and Business Advisor at a Multi-Sector Infrastructure Developer/Owner/Operator.1 His career spans over 14 years in this role, which he has held since July 2010.1

Professional Background

Ned Othman has an impressive legal career with several notable achievements:

AV Preeminent Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards 2021 (Martindale Hubbell's Highest Rating)1
Named among General Counsel Top Influencers in 2019 by Chambers & Partners1
Included in the General Counsel PowerList for the Middle East in 2015/2016 and 2018 by Legal 5001

Education

Othman's educational background includes:

Juris Doctor from The University of Michigan Law School1
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Honors) from The University of Michigan School of Economics1

Licenses and Certifications

He holds several professional licenses and certifications:

Law licenses from the Illinois Supreme Court and New York State Unified Court System1
Capital Markets Exam 1A and B Certification from the Capital Market Authority (Saudi Arabia)1
Certificate in Board Directorship (Certified Board Director) from GCC Board Directors Institute1

Professional Activities

Othman is actively involved in various professional activities:

Guest speaker at legal conferences and events, including Clyde & Co MEA Events 2024 and Freshfields Events 20241
Panelist on topics such as cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management1
Chair and keynote speaker at the Kingdom Legal Excellence Conference 20181

His expertise spans areas such as corporate governance, compliance, economic reforms, and strategic legal risk management.1