Saudi Arabia

White & Case is a top-tier US-headquartered firm with a deep presence in the Middle East region, including in Saudi Arabia, for more than 70 years.

We are a full-service office with one of the largest teams on the ground in Saudi Arabia, with approximately 38 lawyers in Riyadh and more than 140 lawyers across the Middle East. Our presence in Saudi Arabia showcases a vision of providing clients with a “one-stop-shop” legal service that includes US, English and local law-qualified specialists with a deep understanding and appreciation of the Middle East region and Saudi Arabia.

Comprehensive practice coverage

White & Case has been granted a foreign law firm license by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is in line with the new regulations for international law firms in Saudi Arabia. Our lawyers in Saudi Arabia provide clients with advice on finance, including debt finance (conventional and Islamic finance), capital markets, financial restructuring and insolvency), M&A and corporate, and commercial law, private equity, energy, infrastructure and project development (including public-private partnerships), construction and dispute resolution, real estate and fintech & regulatory.

Partner-led team, with international expertise and deep local knowledge

Our partner-led team combines international expertise gained on high-profile cross-border transactions with an in-depth understanding of local law. Our team also brings:

• Strong relationships with Saudi Arabian regulators, government institutions and authorities
• Saudi Arabian law advice and local law legal opinions
• Practicing English, New York and Saudi-qualified lawyers
• An on-the-ground team of more than 30 lawyers with fluent Arabic speakers who understand Saudi business practices
• Experience advising on complex transactions across Saudi Arabia and other countries across the Middle East region

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

"White & Case is known for its impressive track record in Saudi Arabia."
"They are commercial; they understand the laws and regulations deeply."
"They listen and understand very well the complexity of the matter. They propose solutions based on benchmarks and local best practices."
"Everyone in the team is reachable and puts in all the required time and effort to keep up with extra-tight timelines."
Chambers Global 2024

Band 1: Banking & Finance
Chambers Global 2024

Tier 1: Banking & Finance
Tier 1: Capital Markets
Tier 1: Projects & Energy
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023

Best Law Firm – Saudi Arabia
EMEA Finance Middle East Banking Awards 2023