The exclusive agreement pairs Herbert Smith with one of the largest firms in the country, featuring around 30 lawyers and offices in Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam. The firms will work together on areas including international energy and projects, corporate work, finance and litigation.
The news comes after Herbert Smith last year opened an office in
Herbert Smith Middle East chief Neil Brimson said: “[The alliance] is further proof of Herbert Smith's long-term commitment to the
“We are fortunate to have secured an association in the crucially important Saudi market with a law firm of the standing of GPA, whose deep understanding of the kingdom's expanding business sector and marked international outlook make them a good fit with Herbert Smith.”
Herbert Smith’s most high-profile work to date in
Established clients in the region include Etisalat, the
GPA managing partner Belal Al Ghazzawi commented: “Given the tremendous expansion of the Saudi economy and the welcome influx of foreign companies into the country, we thought it important to link up our local expertise with the international capability of a firm like Herbert Smith.”
He added: “We took some time to choose the most appropriate international firm, having worked with a large number over the years.”
