Arab Lawyers Association

What Arab Lawyers Association does

The Arab Lawyers Association (ALA) is a professional membership organization for Arab lawyers and legal professionals globally, founded in 2018 and formally launched in 2019 at the UK House of Lords. It is registered in England & Wales as Arab lwyers Ltd (company number 11957700), structured as a private company limited by guarantee without share capital, and headquartered in London. ALA operates through a free membership model and serves its members primarily with networking events, professional development opportunities, and access to educational resources, including a complimentary subscription to the School of International Financial Services (SIFS) Open Access CPD platform, which delivers 350+ hours of live and 450+ hours of on-demand CPD content across 15+ jurisdictions.

ALA's technology stack is non-proprietary and built on third-party platforms: Wix for website hosting, Google Forms for event registration, and Microsoft Teams for CPD content delivery. The organization delivers value principally through in-person and virtual events — seminars, conferences, panel discussions, and social gatherings — hosted in partnership with major international law firms (DLA Piper, Charles Russell Speechlys, Bird & Bird, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Drystone Chambers, Kanani / Rezki Avocats) and chambers, and through co-marketing with organizations such as LexisNexis Middle East (founding partner), the Saudi British Joint Business Council, the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce, and the Bilateral and Multilateral Law Associations Network.

ALA's business model is currently a freemium community- and event-led structure. Membership profile creation is free, and the Terms & Conditions reserve the right to charge fees for certain services, premium programmes, paid events, and future paid membership tiers. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or membership counts are disclosed. The association expands via a chapter-based model, with a UK headquarters committee and a Switzerland Chapter established in August 2024 (led by Yacine Rezki and Mejid Manai), plus stated intent to expand into the Middle East. Customer segments include Arab lawyers and legal professionals (primary), aspiring lawyers and law students, and law firms and legal organizations seeking engagement with Arab legal markets.

Name

Arab Lawyers Association

Legal name

Arab lwyers Ltd

Website

https://arablawyersassociation.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ALA is a UK-registered, free-membership professional association for Arab lawyers and legal professionals worldwide, delivering networking events, CPD content, and chapter-based expansion (UK, Switzerland, with Middle East planned) in partnership with major international law firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association and Legal Networking Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal & Compliance Conferences (MPAGAGAI), Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (EDABADAA)

Keywords

• Legal professional association
• Membership networking
• Continuing professional development
• Legal industry events
• Arab legal community

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ALA currently operates a free membership model. The Terms and Conditions state that while membership profile creation is currently free, the association reserves the right to charge fees for certain services, premium programmes, or future paid membership tiers.
2. Event Revenue: ALA reserves the right to charge fees for event tickets and premium programmes. Some events are offered free while others may have paid attendance.
3. Partnerships and Sponsorships: ALA generates value through strategic partnerships with organizations like LexisNexis Middle East (founding partner) and event sponsors. These partnerships provide funding, in-kind support, and co-marketing opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ALA is a professional membership association for Arab lawyers and legal professionals worldwide, offering free membership with access to networking events (seminars, conferences, social gatherings), continuing professional development content through a complimentary SIFS Open Access subscription, and regional chapter engagement. It also produces and supports industry events such as Gulf Disputes Seminars, sports law panels, and Arab Heritage Month events in partnership with leading international law firms.

Product overview

The Arab Lawyers Association (ALA) is a professional membership organization for the Arab legal profession. The organization currently operates a free membership tier and provides members with access to events, networking opportunities, and educational resources including a complimentary subscription to the School of International Financial Services (SIFS) Open Access CPD platform. ALA organizes seminars, conferences, and social events for its members across various jurisdictions, with international chapters including Switzerland and plans for Middle East expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ALA Free Membership
• Complimentary SIFS Open Access CPD Subscription
• ALA Networking Events and Conferences
• ALA Switzerland Chapter

Quantifiable outcome

• 350+ hours of live CPD content delivered annually across 15+ jurisdictions through SIFS partnership
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Saudi British Joint Business Council (SBJBC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025ALA and SBJBC co-authored an article on Saudi Arabia's new real estate reforms. The joint piece provides practical overview of legal and regulatory developments shaping the market and implications for companies, investors, and individuals engaging with Saudi real estate. The article covers the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis effective January 2026.
• Charles Russell SpeechlyscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 July 2025ALA partnered with Charles Russell Speechlys (CRS), a leading international law firm, to host a sports-focused panel discussion and drinks reception at CRS's London office. The event brought together leading voices in sport, law, and business. CRS hosts ALA's COO Hasan Almosoy in their Financial Services Regulation & Funds group.
• Arab-British Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2025ALA was an official supporter of the Arab British Economic Summit 2025, organized by the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC). The summit under the theme 'Friendship Through Trade' brought together leaders from the Arab world and UK to explore economic relations and bilateral investment opportunities.
• Herbert Smith Freehills KramerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 June 2025ALA supported the 8th Annual Conference on Energy Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in the Middle East and Africa, organized by International Law Summits (ILS) at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. The conference brought together leaders and experts to address challenges in energy arbitration across MENA and Africa.
• International Law Summits (ILS)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 June 2025ALA supported the 8th Annual Conference on Energy Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in the Middle East and Africa, organized by ILS at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. The conference explored topics including clean energy transitions, state-owned enterprise disputes, and harmonizing legal frameworks in Africa.
• School of International Financial Services (SIFS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025ALA partnered with SIFS to provide complimentary Open Access subscription to ALA members. Open Access is an unlimited subscription-based CPD platform delivered via Teams, offering 350+ hours of live CPD across 15+ jurisdictions, 450+ hours of on-demand content, and structured training programmes. The platform covers themes including AML & compliance, directors & corporate governance, and soft skills training.
• Bird & Bird and Travers SmithminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2025ALA supported the Bird & Bird and Travers Smith Arab Heritage Month Panel event, celebrating Arab heritage and culture. The evening featured panel discussions with speakers from both firms, followed by a networking reception. ALA's Najat Jebari serves as Senior Manager at Bird & Bird.
• No5 Barristers' ChambersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 April 2025ALA supported and participated in the celebration of law associations at No5 Barristers' Chambers. The evening featured remarks from Manjit Gill KC, Sara Chandler KC (Hon), and others, emphasizing unity and collaboration across legal communities.
• DLA PipercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2025ALA collaborated with DLA Piper on an article titled 'The Future of Pro Bono in the Middle East: A Call to Action.' Authored by Dr. Awmaima K Amrayaf (Senior Impact Adviser at DLA Piper), the article addresses the importance of pro bono legal work in the MENA region. ALA's Noura Abughris and Nadya Rouben are based at DLA Piper.
• Bilateral and Multilateral Law Associations NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2025ALA has been a supporter of the Bilateral and Multilateral Law Associations Network since its inception. ALA participated in BMLAWEEK, an initiative organized by the Network held at the Law Society of England and Wales, bringing together law associations and law societies.
• Kanani / Rezki AvocatscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 January 2025ALA Switzerland Chapter held its first event in Geneva, hosted and sponsored by Kanani / Rezki Avocats. Yacine Rezki, Founding Partner of the firm, serves as Chair of the Switzerland Chapter. The event marked the formal introduction of the Switzerland Chapter.
• Drystone ChambersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 June 2024ALA's Summer Social event on June 6, 2024 was sponsored by Drystone Chambers. The event provided networking opportunities for members at a venue in the Gherkin. ALA's Founder & President Ahmed Muen is a barrister at Drystone Chambers.
• Grant ThorntonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 January 2023ALA collaborated with the Society of English & Arabic Lawyers for an in-person seminar at Grant Thornton's London office. The event covered international legal developments in the English and Arab world, with speakers including Grant Thornton's Daniel Turner on arbitration quantum in UAE.
• LexisNexis Middle East, McNair International, and Jameson LegalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 September 2022ALA partnered with LexisNexis Middle East, McNair International, and Jameson Legal to host a Gulf Disputes seminar at the Law Society of England & Wales on September 28, 2022. Professor Khawar Qureshi KC moderated panel discussions on litigation and arbitration enforcement trends in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
• LexisNexis Middle EastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019LexisNexis Middle East is a founding partner of ALA. The partnership began at ALA's launch event at UK House of Lords in 2019. LexisNexis provides legal research resources and supports ALA's professional development mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Bar Association: The largest US professional association for lawyers; comparable in providing member services, CLE/CPD-equivalent training, and policy advocacy, though at vastly larger scale and with regulatory weight.
• Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA): Global federation of lawyers and bar associations across jurisdictions; shares ALA's cross-border networking and professional development focus but operates at significantly larger international scale.
• International Bar Association (IBA): The leading global organization for legal practitioners, offering networking, conferences, and cross-border practice resources; comparable to ALA in mission but vastly broader in scope and geographic reach.
• Law Society of England and Wales: The statutory professional body for solicitors in England and Wales; ALA has supported events at the Law Society and is positioned as a more focused, community-driven complement for Arab-heritage lawyers.

Direct peers

• Society of English & Arabic Lawyers: UK-based professional association bridging English and Arab legal professionals; ALA has directly co-hosted seminars with SEAL (e.g., at Grant Thornton), making it the closest direct peer in mission and member base.
• Saudi British Joint Business Council (SBJBC): Bilateral council connecting UK and Saudi business/legal interests; ALA has co-authored articles with SBJBC on Saudi real estate reforms, indicating deep collaboration in the same UK-Arab professional space.
• Arab-British Chamber of Commerce: Trade-promotion body linking UK and Arab-world businesses, with which ALA partners (Arab British Economic Summit); shares ALA's UK-Arab community-bridging mandate and audience overlap.

Others

• School of International Financial Services (SIFS): CPD platform partner providing ALA members with 350+ hours of live and 450+ hours of on-demand training; complementary rather than competitive, but a key comparable in the MENA-aligned professional development space.
• LexisNexis Middle East: ALA's founding partner and leading legal information provider for MENA practitioners; provides legal research resources that complement ALA's networking and CPD activities for the same member base.

Regional players

• LawAsia: Asia-Pacific legal association offering similar professional development and cross-border networking for member bar associations; comparable structure but geographically focused on Asia-Pacific rather than Arab world.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arab-lawyers-association

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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