Bilal Ambikapathy

Bilal Ambikapathy is a partner at Wisefields and a leading real estate and hospitality lawyer. Based in Riyadh, he advises government entities, developers and investors on complex transactions across Saudi Arabia, drawing on over 20 years' experience, including 14 years at Baker McKenzie.

Bilal is widely regarded as a subject matter expert on Saudi Arabia's new foreign property ownership regime, helping investors navigate the new framework, structure investments and comply with evolving regulations. He is also a recognised thought leader on the subject.

Bilal advises on some of the Middle East's most significant real estate and hospitality developments, with expertise spanning land acquisitions, development agreements, governance, branded residences, hotel management arrangements and regulatory compliance across Saudi Arabia.