Overview
We advise and represent clients in complex disputes arising across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and international markets. Our disputes practice combines deep knowledge of Saudi Arabian law with extensive contentious experience, enabling us to approach each matter with a clear understanding of both its legal and commercial dimensions.
We act for corporations, financial institutions, investors, government and public sector entities, and individuals across a broad range of industries and disputes. Our experience spans commercial litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, including matters involving construction, energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, finance, employment, insurance, real estate and corporate affairs.
Our lawyers have experience appearing before the courts, judicial bodies and specialised committees of the Kingdom, including the Board of Grievances, General Courts, Commercial Court, Enforcement Court and other competent forums. We understand the procedures and requirements of the Kingdom’s dispute resolution framework and provide representation throughout the proceedings.
Our arbitration experience extends to both domestic and international matters, including institutional and ad hoc proceedings. We advise and represent clients in disputes administered under leading arbitral rules and before arbitral institutions in the Kingdom and internationally.
We combine contentious experience with a detailed understanding of Saudi Arabian law, including Shari’ah principles and Arabic legal sources relevant to the resolution of disputes. Our Saudi-qualified lawyers provide direct advocacy and representation, working closely with clients from the development of strategy through hearings and resolution.
Our approach is strategic and proactive. We advise clients not only when disputes arise, but also on dispute avoidance, risk management, negotiation and alternative methods of resolution, developing strategies designed around the client’s commercial objectives.
Where appropriate, we work seamlessly with our corporate, finance, projects, employment, regulatory and other specialist teams to provide an integrated response to complex disputes.
