As the largest free market in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia continues to be a key attraction for local and global businesses.

Dentons is one of Saudi Arabia's leading law firms. With decades of experience in the Middle East, our Saudi Arabia practice, located in both Riyadh and Jeddah, is uniquely positioned to advise our clients on all aspects of doing business in Saudi Arabia.

We are highly regarded as the “go-to” firm in Saudi Arabia, with offices in Riyadh and Jeddah and we are a law firm partner that truly understands the strategic framework and objectives of Vision 2030. We have advised on matters in Saudi Arabia for more than 40 years. Our fully integrated legal team comprises both Western and Saudi Arabian qualified lawyers with broad experience of advising Saudi government ministries, state-owned entities and leading Saudi corporates, and possesses deep knowledge of the key political, economic, regulatory and legal issues in the Kingdom.

Our full suite of capabilities includes:

• Aviation Finance
• Banking and Finance
• Banking and Securities Regulatory
• Bankruptcy and Restructuring
• Capital Markets
• Company set-ups
• Communications
• Construction
• Corporate and Commercial
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate transactions
• Debt Capital Markets
• Employment and Labor
• Energy, Projects and Infrastructure
• Hotel and Leisure
• Insolvency
• IPO
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Media, Entertainment and Sports
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Project Finance
• Public Procurement
• Real Estate
• Syndicated Finance
• Tax
• Technology

Recognition

Dentons boosts its quality rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

April 3, 2024

The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 has awarded Dentons 260 practice and sector rankings across Europe, Middle East and Africa, including 82 Tier 1 and 82 Tier 2 standings. The Firm earned 35 new or improved practice rankings, confirming the ever-strengthening scope and quality of client services. In addition, we received a total of 282 individual rankings for 234 Dentons lawyers in 37 jurisdictions placing them among the leaders in their respective practice areas. 

Dentons improves its quality rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2023

April 14, 2023

In the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 EMEA guide Dentons achieved excellent quality rankings in 37 jurisdictions across Europe, Middle East, and Africa.   

Dentons wins two awards at the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards 2022

June 9, 2022

Dentons' Banking and Finance team has advised on two award-winning deals in the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards 2022, announced last night at the awards ceremony at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. These awards recognise the most innovative and ground-breaking deals from Sovereign, Corporate and Financial Institution issuers and borrowers.

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Insights

China – a key player in the Gulf countries' renewable energy projects

December 18, 2024

United Arab Emirates: This Dentons briefing "China – a key player in the Gulf countries' renewable energy projects" will be of particular interest to those involved in any project development or financing in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, especially the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Hotel franchise in the Middle East: navigating the shift

September 26, 2024

Middle East: Raising a flag over a Middle East hotel was for many years achieved largely by a hotel management agreement (HMA). This assisted owners (then unfamiliar with the ins and outs of operating international brand hotels) to quickly establish their properties and gave the brands access to a new, exotic and growing market without compromising on brand standards.

Amendments to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Labor Law – key changes for employers in the KSA for 2025

September 18, 2024

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Labor Law (KSA Labor Law) was enacted by Royal Decree (M/51), dated 23/08/1426 H, corresponding to 27/09/2005 G. Recent amendments to the KSA Labor Law have been proposed by on 02/02/1446 H corresponding to 06/08/2024 G, and these amendments are set to take effect 180 days from publication in the official Gazette, in February 2025.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons advises Sponsors in relation to two major Saudi Aramco housing projects

February 28, 2025

Dentons advised the Sponsors, Asyad Group and Lamar Holding, on two major multi-million US dollar Saudi Aramco housing projects – the Haradh and Wudayhi Housing Projects, and the Abu Ali Housing Project in Saudi Arabia.

Dentons advises Helmerich & Payne on acquisition of KCA Deutag

February 18, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has advised NYSE-listed drilling rig manufacturer Helmerich & Payne on the employment and corporate aspects of the US$1.97 billion acquisition of UK-headquartered KCA Deutag International Limited. 

Dentons advises on strategic acquisition in Metito Utilities Limited

January 15, 2025

Dentons is pleased to have advised a consortium comprising the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (TAEF) and Zamil Group Investments Company on its strategic acquisition of a 60% stake in Metito Utilities Limited. Metito is a globally recognised provider of water and wastewater management solutions, with operations spanning the MENA region, Africa, Eastern Europe and China.

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