Etihad Law

Dr. Ahmed Al Badri

Senior Counselor, Commercial

Ahmed specializes in high-complexity commercial matters involving consortium agreements, multi-layered service arrangements, and project-driven commercial frameworks. His expertise includes structuring advanced commercial models for clients engaged in logistics, infrastructure, and industrial services, where detailed performance requirements and risk allocation mechanisms are critical With a strong background in drafting and negotiating commercial instruments that involve numerous stakeholders, Talal provides clients with reliable legal guidance that protects their interests while aligning with demanding commercial objectives. His ability to analyze and structure complicated commercial relationships gives clients the legal certainty they need to operate confidently in competitive markets.

Main Experience

Lead the legal structuring and negotiation of a multi-jurisdictional supply chain transformation deal involving offshore manufacturing, regional distribution hubs, and long-term performance guarantees.

Advise on a high-value commercial restructuring transaction integrating procurement, logistics, and vendor consolidation for a multinational entering the Iraqi market.

Manage the negotiation and documentation of a complex master services framework covering technology procurement, licensing, support services, and cross-border data compliance.

Oversee commercial due diligence and contract harmonization for a regional acquisition involving dozens of legacy contracts, intellectual property rights, and multi-tiered vendor relationships.

Represent a major contractor in renegotiating existing commercial agreements following regulatory changes, incorporating new risk allocation models, milestone-based payments, and enhanced compliance obligations.