MOHAMMED AL JARBOU

Practice Areas

Corporate & Commercial Litigation • Arbitration • Corporate Law Transactions • Government-Related Projects • Regulatory & Administrative Disputes

Career

Department Manager, Ministry of Interior, Riyadh (nearly 20 years)

Branch Manager, Saudi Hollandi Bank (7 years)

CEO, National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (7 years)

Co-Founder of the collaboration between Al Jarbou Law firm and Younes & Associates Law Firm since 1995

Founder & Managing Partner, Mohammad Suliman Al Jarbou Law Firm

Practicing full-time as a Litigator and Arbitrator.

Professional Memberships

Member, Saudi Bar Association

Licensed Legal Practitioner, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Founding Partner, Mohammad Sulaiman AlJarbou Law Firm, in association with Younes & Airut

Active participant in the Saudi legal community, advising on regulatory compliance and dispute resolution matters across multiple sectors

Publications

Contributor to internal legal memoranda and advisory notes on Saudi labour law, commercial regulations, corporate governance, and dispute resolution.

Regularly involved in preparing legal opinions and compliance guidance for corporate clients operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Participates in firm-led thought leadership initiatives addressing developments in Saudi regulatory and employment frameworks.

Personal

Mohammed S. Al Jarbou is the Founder and Managing Partner of Al Jarbou & Younes Law Firm and is regarded as one of the most senior and experienced legal practitioners advising on complex disputes and government-facing matters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His career spans more than three decades, combining high-level public sector leadership, executive management in regulated industries, and long-standing legal practice. This combination places him in a unique position to advise clients on matters that sit at the intersection of local and international law, policy, and commercial reality.

Mr. Al Jarbou is particularly recognized for his ability to navigate sensitive disputes involving state entities, banks, and large corporates, where legal strategy must be aligned with regulatory frameworks and institutional considerations. His work regularly involves high-value claims, strategic arbitration proceedings, and complex litigation requiring a deep understanding of Saudi and Sharia law.

Experience

Over 50 years of legal, governmental, and corporate experience in Saudi Arabia

Languages Spoken

Arabic, English

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Industry Sector Expertise

Government & Public Sector • Banking & Finance • Shipping & Logistics • Corporate & Commercial Disputes • Regulated Industries

Clients

Multinational corporations operating in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi family-owned conglomerates.

Financial institutions and investment entities.

Companies in the construction, healthcare, hospitality, energy, and technology sectors.

High-net-worth individuals and senior executives.

Work Highlights

Advised multinational companies on Saudi labour law compliance, workforce restructuring, and employment dispute management

Acted for corporate clients in high-value commercial and employment litigation before Saudi courts and relevant judicial committees.

Led legal strategy for regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for foreign investors entering or expanding in Saudi Arabia.

Provided ongoing legal counsel to major Saudi and international businesses on corporate, employment, and commercial matters.

Represented clients in sensitive disputes involving termination, employee benefits, contractual liability, and regulatory enforcement.

Education