Al-Ghazzawi & Partners

AlGhazzawi & Partners (aka Al Ghazzawi Professional Association) is the law firm of choice for the Kingdom’s most dynamic businesses and multinational corporations operating in the Middle East, including several Fortune 500 companies. With the rapid pace of economic reforms and growth in business investment, AlGhazzawi & Partners remains the first port of call for advice on doing business in Saudi Arabia.

The Firm’s renowned reputation and proven regional and international credentials were developed over its five decades of practice. Founded in 1968 by the Founding Chairman, Dr. Talal Amin AlGhazzawi, the firm quickly flourished into a multi-disciplinary business law firm. Subsequently, Dr. Belal AlGhazzawi and Mr. Hussam AlGhazzawi joined as partners and brought international recognition to the firm.

The archives and annals of the firm bear testimony to the prominent role it has played in strengthening the commercial and contractual relations among the stakeholders who undertook massive construction, industrial, and commercial projects in the Kingdom.

With a skilled team of over 40 legal professionals, well-versed in several languages, including Arabic, English, and French, AlGhazzawi & Partners enjoys an enviable reputation for commitment to providing quality legal advice to clients and delivering legal services that meet international standards.

Thanks to its five-decade long history and rich experience, AlGhazzawi & Partners is able to offer its clients a powerful combination of local and international expertise. The firm is well known for having handled some of the most complicated lawsuits and complex transactions in the Region across multiple sectors including M & A, Project Finance, Technology, Investments, Banking, Construction, Energy, and Real Estate. Our experience and expertise has been instrumental in rendering our advice from a variety of aspects that include real estate law;contracts, investment law; licensing issues; concession, public procurement policies, capital market law; dispute resolution regime; etc. Our deep understanding of the complexities of corporate operations enables us to provide sound advice and representation, ensuring that our clients' interests are safeguarded and their objectives are achieved.

What further distinguishes our firm from others is our respect and understanding of the cultural nuances of doing business in the Region as well as our huge knowledge base of local laws and regulatory frameworks covering different domains. These include public procurement policy, concession arrangements in different areas, real estate expropriation for public good, and public private partnership (PPP). In fact, being one of the oldest law firms, our practice has evolved with the changing commercial, industrial and legal environs of the Kingdom which enables us to quickly comprehend different situations and render services covering a wide spectrum of business activities. Our in-depth studies assist clients in making informed decisions, mitigating risks, and capitalizing on emerging opportunities. AlGhazzawi & Partners has established itself as a trusted advisor to both public and private entities.

Strategically located in cities across the Kingdom, including Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah and a representative office in Cairo City, Egypt, the firm’s broad geographical reach allows us to adeptly handle a wide range of legal services within Saudi legal domains, providing clients with tailored and comprehensive support across these regions. The partnership agreement forged with Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, a well-known international law firm having a global presence in numerous countries enables AlGhazzawi & Partners to cater to the evolving needs of its diverse clientele in different specialized domains and geographies. Additionally, this cooperation fosters continuous professional development within AlGhazzawi & Partners' legal team, ensuring they remain at the cutting edge of legal practices and informed about important legal developments globally.

AlGhazzawi & Partners continues to provide valuable assistance to clients in navigating through the local regulatory, legal, and business processes in a seamless manner. Ultimately, our goal is to minimize the legal exposure of clients while maximizing their ability to conduct business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with confidence. We stand ready to represent clients seamlessly, functioning as an integral part of their team, and offering a comprehensive array of legal services tailored to meet the unique demands of the industries and business in which they operate.

During the year 2023, AlGhazzawi & Partners handled several notable and large sized transactions and complex dispute resolution works as well as been awarded several; large sized projects by the public organizations of the Kingdom.

We welcome readers to visit our profile to explore more about us in terms of practice areas and credentials as well as refer to our rich repository of knowledge base.

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