Global Guide 2026 : Saudi Arabia
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Provided by Derayah LLPC
Derayah LLPC, as successor to Hatem Abbas Ghazzawi & Co, has a dispute resolution practice going back to 1978, when Sheikh Abbas Ghazzawi (who at different times was the Saudi Arabian ambassador to Tunisia and Germany) opened his law office in Jeddah, one of the first in the Kingdom.
Over the years, we have provided general commercial dispute resolution services, and have gained specialist expertise in banking disputes, capital market disputes, government contract claims, agencies and distributorships, insolvencies and restructuring, and shipping and insurance claims. Another important part of our practice is providing expert evidence on Saudi Arabian law, including in cases in the UK, Ireland, Singapore, Switzerland and the UAE.
Since we are an independent firm, we are often instructed by other law firms, including firms with Saudi Arabian affiliates when their local offices are conflicted.
Our greatest strength is our team of Saudi Arabian litigators, all of whom are fluent in English. In addition to the core team of seven, we can call on another ten lawyers and paralegals to provide support in major cases.
Saudi Arabia enacted its first comprehensive bankruptcy legislation in 2018. We are currently involved in several bankruptcy proceedings, including the Maan Al Sanea/Saad Trading financial reorganisation procedure involving claims totaling US$ 21 billion.
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Derayah has a well-recognised practice which is able to provide clients with advice on a wide array of litigation mandates. The firm maintains a market-leading presence in Saudi Arabia and is a regular feature in large-scale commercial, banking and government contract disputes. It also offers expert knowledge of shipping issues, with further experience in relation to insurance litigation and bankruptcy law.
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Derayah acted for a British engineering company, as a creditor of Al-Aman Modern Energy, in proceedings arising out of Al-Aman's bankruptcy process and subsequent financial reorganisation.
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The team provides great local insight and clear advice.
The team's composure and critical thinking is fantastic.
The Derayah team are collaborative and deeply knowledgeable about Saudi law. It is a go-to law firm.
Derayah offers a fantastic mix of international and local lawyers who are extremely well versed in Saudi law.
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Andreas Haberbeck is really good at understanding complex legal issues and providing actionable advice.
Andreas Haberbeck provides excellent advice and is a clear communicator.
Amr Kady is noted for his growing reputation in Saudi litigation circles. He has experience handling a range of banking, securities and insurance disputes, as well as matters arising from contentious share purchase agreements.
He is an excellent advocate.
Amr Kady provides amazing critical thinking on complex matters.
Amr is a fantastic lawyer.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Dispute Resolution: Litigation
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Amr Kady
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