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Our Legacy: A Bridge to the Kingdom

Since 1978, The Law Firm of Mohamed Al-Sharif has been a foundational pillar of the Saudi legal landscape. We have served as a trusted partner and strategic guide for international companies entering and succeeding in the Kingdom, operating at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s economic development, engaging in some of its most high-profile and consequential projects. Our long-standing presence has made us one of the most experienced and reliable firms for navigating the Kingdom.

International Standards, Local Roots

Our unique strength lies in our integrated team. We strategically combine legal professionals with extensive international experience alongside leading Saudi lawyers who possess deep local mastery. This enables our advice to be commercially sound by global standards while being practical, actionable, and fully compliant with local law, regulation, and cultural nuance. For our clients, this translates to clear, effective solutions without the friction or gaps.

Networks

We are members of the Lex Mundi, IR Global and Mackrell International legal networks, and are active in AmCham Saudi Arabia and the Middle East Council of American Chambers of Commerce (MECACC).

Clients:

We represent industry-leading multinationals, including from the U.S., UK, Europe (of every major jurisdiction), Latin America, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, Korea, Singapore, India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and throughout the MENA region.

Correspondent Counsel:

We serve as correspondent counsel for dozens of international law firms and recommended counsel for multiple embassies.

Team of four Saudi government relations officers

who can serve as temporary general managers (GMs).

Registered and advised 30+ global financial institutions

in Capital Markets Authority (CMA) licensing and corporate and governance matters.

Advised 20+ embassies on Vienna Convention

real estate, contracting, consular, and employment matters.

Currently managing

40+ registrations and 25+ liquidations.

Provided expert Saudi law testimony in the U.S. Court of Claims,

U.S. Federal District Court/Boston, ICC Arbitration/London, ICC Arbitration/Paris, and DIFC Arbitration/Dubai.

Host seminars on topics related to Saudi law

to business councils, trade associations, embassies, and clients. Available upon request.

Business Dispatch

Our industry-leading business dispatch provides monthly legal and economic updates on the Kingdom.