Ontier has added Lojayne Shaheen, reinforcing its strategic commitment to the Middle East, and further consolidating International Arbitration as one of the firm’s key pillars for growth. Shaheen brings extensive experience in dispute resolution and international arbitration, developed throughout her professional career in Europe, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. She joins from Freshfields, where she worked in the firm’s Riyadh office, gaining in-depth knowledge of the Saudi legal landscape and the dynamics of international business in the region. Her appointment strengthens the firm’s Middle East strategy, led by Middle East Desk Director Kamal Khashoggi, and advances the firm’s international growth plan. Shaheen will work closely with Khashoggi to drive and consolidate the firm’s Middle East strategy. Both will serve as the partners representing Ontier in Saudi Arabia, jointly leading the development of the firm’s regional strategy, and establishing a long-term presence in the region. At the same time, Shaheen will play an active role in the growth of the International Arbitration practice led by Mercedes Romero, in close collaboration with the firm’s London office led by Claire Morel de Westgaver, also a leading International Arbitration expert.
