English-speaking lawyers in Saudi Arabia

Large projects and economic reforms have brought engineers, consultants and investors to Saudi Arabia. English-speaking lawyers in Saudi Arabia help these newcomers with a legal system grounded in Sharia and recent codified laws.

Typical files involve employment contracts and end-of-service benefits, labor court claims, company setup with the Ministry of Investment, commercial disputes, premium residency, real estate leases, family matters and traffic or criminal issues. Practising lawyers must hold a licence from the Ministry of Justice and register with the Saudi Bar Association. Courts work in Arabic, so contracts and evidence need certified Arabic translations, and foreign documents need legalisation.

Fees are agreed by contract. Some cases include a success component, and court fees are low compared with many countries. Recent laws such as the Civil Transactions Law and new Personal Status Law have changed parts of the system, so current advice matters. English-speaking lawyers in Saudi Arabia work mostly in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar. Many English-speaking lawyers in Saudi Arabia cooperate with international firms holding local licences. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.