Dispute Resolution: Arbitration | Global

Clyde & Co maintains a strong dispute resolution team in Riyadh that comprises international as well as Saudi-qualified lawyers. The group has a long track record of representing well-known clients in cross-border construction arbitrations. In addition, the litigation team is notable for handling a wide range of insurance and breach of contract cases. Its Saudi-based disputes lawyers often work hand in glove with Clyde & Co colleagues located in Dubai and further afield.

CMS acts for a wide range of international contractors in cross-border arbitrations relating to the construction of substantial infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. The team has particular experience assisting with disputes in the energy and mining industries. CMS acts for contractors in disputes against developers and subcontractors. The litigation practice has a wealth of experience acting in shareholder and contractual disputes before the Saudi courts.

Harasani & Alkhamees is a respected law firm advising clients on a range of disputes, including both litigation and arbitration. Its lawyers frequently advise on contentious proceedings connected with property and inheritance, in addition to construction and project-related disputes. The team offers further expertise in shareholder disputes and issues concerning breach of contract.

Mohammed AlDhabaan & Partners Eversheds Sutherland maintains a robust Saudi dispute resolution team with a strong background in commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation processes. Its lawyers are well placed to assist with tax and real estate disputes, as well as contentious inheritance matters. It advises on both civil and criminal cases, its clients including major domestic and international companies in addition to high net worth individuals.

Pinsent Masons is renowned for its global strengths in construction arbitration. Its team in Dubai is active in a number of such cases relating to Saudi Arabia, aided by a growing arbitration team based on the ground in Riyadh. The group typically acts for contractors in claims involving issues such as extension of time and withheld payment.

Al Tamimi & Company is a well-known regional law firm in the Middle East. Its Saudi disputes team is able to advise clients on a wide range of domestic litigation and shipping issues. The firm also represents Saudi and international clients in a variety of tax, employment and regulatory disputes. On the arbitration side, the team is frequently active on behalf of subcontractors in disputes arising from significant construction projects.

Freshfields has considerable experience in Saudi-related disputes, with a notable track record in construction arbitrations arising from major projects. In such matters, the team regularly represents contractors. The disputes practice in Riyadh is well supported by lawyers based in the Dubai office, positioning it well to act on cross-border matters.

King & Spalding Abdulaziz Al Fahad Law Firm's noted disputes practice has a seasoned bench of lawyers and is highlighted for its representation of both international and Saudi clients in a broad range of contentious mandates. The firm also stands out for its deep knowledge of Saudi Arabia's energy sector.

White & Case's Riyadh-based lawyers are regularly instructed on large-scale construction arbitrations originating both within Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East. The team benefits from White & Case's market-leading global reputation with regard to construction matters, and lawyers based throughout its global network regularly provide support on Saudi-related disputes.