About Omar Hegazy

Omar Hegazy has over 20 years’ experience advising on varied commercial and regulatory matters across the Middle East. With almost half of his legal career in-house, he brings an invaluable 360-degree view and commercial nous. He regularly advises corporates and government clients on complex venue projects, events management, sponsorships, policy, privatization of sports assets, and more.

Previously, as a legal director with an FTSE 100 company (and one of the world’s largest publishing and technology companies), Omar led a team providing legal support to the Middle East and Africa operations and advised leadership and C-suite stakeholders on regulatory matters, commercial transactions, risk management, and anti-bribery and corruption compliance.

Before moving in-house in 2012, Omar practiced in the corporate and commercial group of an international law firm in the Middle East & North Africa.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Sports Law
  • Other 1
    • Entertainment & Media

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Arabic
    Native
    English
    Fluent
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Of Counsel
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Advised on a talent agreement between a multiple platinum artist
    a ride-hailing industry leader to roll out a highly publicized social media campaign.
    Advised Karate Combat on all legal
    regulatory aspects of their inaugural Dubai event.
    Advised a prominent American franchise sports league on GCC regulatory compliance.
    Advised one of the world's most prominent sports
    media talent agencies on GCC regulatory compliance.
    Advised Colby Convington on agency
    ambassador agreements.
    Advised a GCC-based government entity on their highly advertised air-side raffle operations.
    Advised a geofencing industry leader on their regional expansion
    compliance with GCC laws.
    Advised LIV Golf in relation to the exclusive event agreement for LIV Golf's February 2025 event at the Riyadh Golf Club, including negotiation support.
    Advising Ethara on the delivery of the annual Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Gr
    Prix at Yas Marina Circuit.
    Advising Ethara in relation to their Ethara One to Watch Innovation Hub, including support on the groundbreaking sports & entertainment-focused incubator program
    designing a legal framework for innovative equity options
    other rights.
    Advising RCS Sport on a number of projects
    events, including agreements with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council for the UCI-sanctioned UAE Cycling Tour,
    the ADNOC Marathon.
    Advising Emirates International Endurance Village on it's commercial
    regulatory legal needs, on its relationship with local sports regulators,
    on its relationship with the International Federation for Equestrian Sports.
    Advised a video game investment, development, publishing
    Esports company on risk analysis advice relating to content regulation laws
    on the Esports regulatory regime of a GCC country.
    Advised the Saudi Esports Federation on the establishment of eSports World Cup, the largest multititle esports festival in the world, including providing guidance regarding novel esports legal issues, as well as drafting
    negotiating agreements with nearly 20 of the largest esports clubs in the world.
    Advising Modon Properties on a complex suite of agreements relating to the launch
    operation Surf Abu Dhabi, a best-in-class man-made wave facility on Hudayriyat Isl
    , Abu Dhabi, as well as ongoing operational matters.
    Advised the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism
    Development Authority on the all commercial
    licensing matters for the introduction of European Challenge Tour event.
    A Middle East governmental entity
    Ministry - advised on strategy for
    implementation of a national plan for the privatization of multiple sports clubs.
    Advised a GCC-based government entity on the potential introduction of a gaming
    comprehensive regulatory regulations.
    Advised a sports media rights agency on gambling regulatory
    compliance aspects on its international licensing
    distribution of betting streaming rights.
    Advised a major esports tournament organizer in relation to its holding of online
    offline tournaments in the UAE
    KSA.
    Advised leading esports team in respect of all legal aspects of its operations, including in respect of M&A, employment
    sponsorship.
    The above representations were h
    led by Mr. Hegazy prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig Limited.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Dubai Legal Consultant
    Egypt
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, Egyptian Bar Association, 2003-Present

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Cairo University
    LL.B.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1980
    1980

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Dubai International Financial CentreAl Fattan Currency House, Tower 2 Suite 2302P.O. Box 9976Dubai 00000United Arab Emirates

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  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Omar Hegazy speaks Arabic and Native.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Omar Hegazy attended Cairo University.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.