Omar Elzorkany

Omar Elzorkany is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in international law, specializing in software licensing, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Currently serving as Regional Senior Legal Counsel at Software AG, Omar has previously held prominent positions at KAB LS Avocats, Zulficar & Partners Law Firm, Clifford Chance LLP, and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. Notable achievements include advising major corporations on high-value transactions, representing clients in international arbitration cases, and contributing to legal scholarship on arbitration in Saudi Arabia. Omar holds multiple advanced degrees in law and international business from renowned institutions, including Columbia Law School and Paris-Pantheon-Assas University.