Scott is a Partner at KN Legal and a senior lawyer with over two decades of experience advising multinational corporations, state-owned enterprises, and financial institutions on high-value projects, corporate matters, and complex transactions across the Middle East and North America.

He brings deep expertise in corporate, commercial, and project development matters, focusing on the energy, industrial, and real estate sectors. His in-house leadership roles include serving as Chief Counsel at Saudi Aramco and General Counsel at Sadara Chemical Company, a USD 20 billion Aramco/Dow joint venture. Scott also previously led an international law firm’s Middle East practice, successfully growing it into one of the region’s leading platforms.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Advising on complex cross-border transactions and strategic initiatives, including:

  • Project development, capital projects, and infrastructure in the energy and industrial sectors.
  • Refinancing and restructuring of major asset portfolios.
  • Procurement and construction strategies for greenfield megaprojects.
  • Joint ventures, asset sales, and supply chain transformation.
  • Public-private partnerships and government-related mandates.
  • Regulatory compliance, dispute avoidance, and risk mitigation.

Scott has been recognized by Who’s Who Legal as one of the world’s leading lawyers in energy and finance. He is known for his business-focused legal guidance, strong leadership in matrix organizations, and commitment to mentoring and professional development.