Abdulaziz Saud Mohammed Al-Faraj is a highly accomplished legal professional and Partner at KN&P Law Firm, leveraging over 13 years of exceptional legal expertise to provide strategic oversight and high-level advisory services in arbitration, corporate governance, and infrastructure development. Renowned for his leadership in navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks, offers unparalleled insights to clients across industries such as transportation, public-private partnerships, and international trade.
As a pivotal figure at KN&P, Abdulaziz leads the firm's most critical regulatory and compliance projects and oversees the resolution of high-stakes disputes. His proven ability to deliver innovative, results- driven solutions reinforces KN&P's reputation as a leader in the legal field. With his strategic vision and deep commitment to excellence, Abdulaziz is instrumental in driving the firm's growth and enhancing its position as a trusted advisor to top-tier clients.
- Regulatory Leadership: Led the development and reform of Saudi Arabia’s land, maritime, railway, and postal transport laws to align with national and international standards.
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): Provided regulatory guidance on major PPP projects, including legal structuring for transportation and infrastructure initiatives.
- Government Advisory & Policy Development: Served as Deputy of Regulations & Legal Affairs at the Transport General Authority (TGA), representing Saudi Arabia in International Maritime Organization (IMO) meetings and chairing regulatory compliance committees.
- Strategic Negotiations: Successfully negotiated settlements for high-stakes projects, including the Haramain High-Speed Railway fire settlement.
- Corporate Governance & Compliance: Advised government bodies and corporations on mergers, restructuring, and compliance frameworks to ensure regulatory alignment and operational efficiency.
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Managed high-profile disputes involving government agencies, private sector entities, and international stakeholders.
- Infrastructure & Transport Law: Provided legal counsel on transportation infrastructure projects, including contract drafting, risk mitigation, and policy structuring.
- International & Multilateral Engagement: Acted as a key legal representative in bilateral and multilateral agreements, ensuring Saudi regulatory frameworks align with international best practices.
- Board & Committee Leadership: Holds key leadership roles, including Chairman of the Maritime Transport Violations Committee and Member of the Permanent Committee for the Law of the Sea at the Royal Court.
- Deputy of Regulations & Legal Affairs, Transport General Authority (TGA) (2021–Present): As Deputy, Abdulaziz oversees regulatory, legal, and litigation units, ensuring alignment with both national and international standards. He represents Saudi Arabia at International Maritime Organization (IMO) meetings, tackling critical maritime legal and regulatory issues. His leadership extends to successfully negotiating the Haramain High-Speed Railway Project fire settlement. He supervised the updating of Transport laws such as Land Transport Law and Railway Law, participated in many international conferences and treaties related to international law, and supervised the drafting of Transport Regulations in Post, Land, Maritime, and Railway Sectors. He also signed memoranda of understanding with many government agencies and the private sector and chaired many committees in the General Transport Authority, including the Committee for Reviewing Labor Violations.
- General Supervisor of Legal Affairs (Acting), TGA (2019–2021). In this role, Abdulaziz managed the comprehensive legal operations of the Transport General Authority (TGA), providing strategic oversight for the development and implementation of transportation-related legal frameworks. He played a pivotal role in negotiating complex international agreements, fostering collaboration with global stakeholders to advance Saudi Arabia's infrastructure objectives. He also led the design and execution of robust regulatory policies, ensuring compliance with national and international standards while supporting the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects across land, maritime, and railway sectors. Advised on the merger of a government agency with an established railway company including the transfer of assets, contracts and employees.
- Legal Advisor, Saudi Railway Polytechnic (SRP) (2013–2017).
