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Clifford Chance LLP

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Global Guide 2026 : Saudi Arabia


Clifford Chance LLP

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Saudi Arabia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
AS&H leverages its outstanding reputation in the transactional sphere to counsel clients on a variety of commercial and financial services disputes. Of particular note is its ground-breaking work in the bankruptcy field, where the firm is regularly mandated by well-known investment banks and other multinational creditors. The firm handles litigation and arbitration, with experience covering joint venture and shareholder disputes, as well as proceedings concerning real estate assets and those arising from the terms of financial loans.

Work Highlights

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  • AS&H Clifford Chance acted for a Saudi government-owned entity in arbitral proceedings valued at approximately SAR250 million relating to a joint venture agreement.

Strengths

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  • The team is strategic, commercially minded, and able to handle matters that have both Saudi and international elements with equal confidence.

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • AS&H Clifford Chance provides clear updates and delivers advice promptly. We particularly value their ability to remain engaged and attentive throughout long-running proceedings.

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • The team at AS&H Clifford Chance always look at things from several perspectives to ensure that they are providing the best service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Abdullah Alajlan
    Band 2Abdullah Alajlan

    Abdullah Alajlan

    Abdullah Alajlan heads the litigation and dispute resolution practice at the firm and is based in Riyadh. He has extensive experience in banking and financial services disputes.

    • Abdullah Alajlan is a really great lawyer with the ability to approach lawsuits without ruining relationships with counterparties.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Yasser Al-Hussain
    Band 4Yasser Al-Hussain

    Yasser Al-Hussain

    Yasser Al-Hussain heads the banking and finance practice from his base in Riyadh. In addition to assisting with financing transactions and banking regulatory matters, he is regularly called upon to represent clients in bankruptcy and contractual disputes.

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