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Omar Almudarra is a distinguished lawyer and expert in corporate governance. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, he has held key roles such as Chief Governance & Legal Officer at Al Rajhi Bank and General Counsel at Samba Financial Group.

Omar’s legal career is distinguished by the progression through various significant positions, including Senior Associate at Abdulaziz AlGasim in association with Allen & Overy, and Senior Legal Advisor at the Committee for Settlement of Banking Disputes, Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). His career is marked by his commitment to delivering comprehensive legal solutions, enriched by his deep understanding of business operations and legal technology.

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Key Roles and Achievements

Founder of Omar Almudarra, Lawyers & Consultants: Established in October 2022, Omar Almudarra's firm has been instrumental in providing top-tier legal and corporate governance services.
Chief Governance & Legal Officer at Al Rajhi Bank: During his tenure from February 2018 to March 2022, Omar led the legal and governance functions, emphasizing operational excellence in litigation and advisory services. He also provided expertise in dispute resolution and executive leadership. Additionally, Omar served as a key advisor and sounding board to the chairman and senior management.
General Counsel at Samba Financial Group: From December 2014 to January 2018, Omar provided strategic legal advice and key support to various high-profile corporate governance matters, significantly contributing to the group's legal framework.
Head of Legal at Samba Capital & Investment Management Company: In this role from July 2011 to December 2014, Omar played a pivotal role in the company's legal operations. He established the legal function from scratch, temporarily led the compliance function, and managed high-profile capital market legal cases. Additionally, Omar led the project to comprehensively update the Service Level Agreement (SLA) framework with the parent company, Samba Financial Group.

VP - Corporate Secretary at NCB Capital: Omar's expertise in corporate governance was key during his tenure from November 2010 to June 2011. He ensured effective decision-making mechanisms at the board and board committee levels, and maintained an updated corporate governance framework in line with best market practices.
Senior Associate at Abdulaziz AlGasim in association with Allen & Overy: From July 2008 to October 2010, Omar provided comprehensive legal counsel across various sectors. He advised local banks on legal issues, capital market companies on CMA regulations, and corporate clients on daily operations. Additionally, Omar counseled high-net-worth clients on Waqf-related transactions. He contributed to drafting legislation and regulatory frameworks for financial services and housing. In litigation, Omar represented and advised banks, financial institutions, corporate clients, and individuals in banking, capital market, and corporate disputes.
Legal Advisor at the Committee for Settlement of Banking Disputes, SAMA: From August 2000 to July 2008, Omar provided expert legal opinions on banking dispute cases and drafted decisions for the Committee. He supervised junior legal advisors and served as a member of the internal appeal committee, reviewing and advising on appeal requests.

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