Omar Hegazy

• Advised on a talent agreement between a multiple platinum artist and a ride-hailing industry leader to roll out a highly publicized social media campaign.
• Advised Karate Combat on all legal and 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 and media talent agencies on GCC regulatory compliance.
• Advised Colby Convington on agency and 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 and 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 Grand 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 and designing a legal framework for innovative equity options and other rights.
• Advising RCS Sport on a number of projects and events, including agreements with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council for the UCI-sanctioned UAE Cycling Tour, and the ADNOC Marathon.
• Advising Emirates International Endurance Village on it’s commercial and regulatory legal needs, on its relationship with local sports regulators, and on its relationship with the International Federation for Equestrian Sports.
• Advised a video game investment, development, publishing and Esports company on risk analysis advice relating to content regulation laws and 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 and 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 and operation Surf Abu Dhabi, a best-in-class man-made wave facility on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, as well as ongoing operational matters.
• Advised the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism and Development Authority on the all commercial and licensing matters for the introduction of European Challenge Tour event.
• A Middle East governmental entity and Ministry – advised on strategy for and 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 and comprehensive regulatory regulations.°
• Advised a sports media rights agency on gambling regulatory and compliance aspects on its international licensing and distribution of betting streaming rights.°
• Advised a major esports tournament organizer in relation to its holding of online and offline tournaments in the UAE and KSA.°
• Advised leading esports team in respect of all legal aspects of its operations, including in respect of M&A, employment and sponsorship.°

°The above representations were handled by Mr. Hegazy prior to his joining Khalid Al-Thebity Law Firm in affiliation with Greenberg Traurig Limited.

• Member, Egyptian Bar Association, 2003-Present