Raheel Butt

Raheel has over 17 years of experience, including more than a decade on the ground in Saudi Arabia. He specializes in financial services regulation, advising banks, asset managers, fund managers, securities brokers, and custodians on a wide range of regulatory, advisory, and transactional matters.

With an in-depth understanding of Saudi Arabian financial services laws, regulations, and market practices, Raheel has extensive experience working with fund and asset managers on structuring investments, funds, and capital-raising transactions. His expertise spans equity and hybrid capital structures across alternative asset classes, with a particular focus on real estate funds and asset monetizing strategies. He leverages innovative Sharia-compliant solutions to develop viable investment structures.

Raheel frequently advises foreign financial institutions on Saudi market access, licensing applications, and product and institutional regulatory compliance. He works closely with financial services clients to develop and launch new products and services, as well as to implement regulatory change projects. He is also regularly engaged to structure and advise on security matters in financing transactions.

Additionally, Raheel advises clients on compliance with Saudi personal data protection laws and cross-border data transfer regulations.