Saudi Arabia

Specialized legal practice focused on providing comprehensive support to Russian companies and private investors entering or operating in Saudi Arabia, and businesses from this region establishing or expanding their footprint in Russia

Stepan Guzey
Partner
Head of the Desk

Market Entry and Corporate Structuring

  • Advice on choosing the model of presence and structure of local business
  • Legal support for the establishment and ongoing support of companies and joint projects with local partners
  • Preparation of corporate documentation and coordination of local consultants

Investment Projects and Transactions

  • Structuring of investments and transactions with local assets and companies
  • Legal support for negotiations with partners and preparation of transaction documentation
  • Coordination of legal due diligence and review of key project risks

Commercial Contracts and Distribution

  • Preparation and analysis of supply, distribution, service and other commercial agreements
  • Adaptation of international contract templates to local law requirements
  • Advice on applicable law, liability and security arrangements

Banking Matters and Cross-Border Payments

  • Legal support for opening bank accounts and setting up payment infrastructure
  • Structuring of cross-border payments and analysis of related regulatory risks
  • Coordination of interaction with local banks and legal consultants

Regulatory Support and Market Access

  • Legal assessment of requirements for launching products and carrying out regulated activities
  • Review of advertising, marketing and commercial practices for compliance with local requirements
  • Preparation of legal opinions and practical guidance for business

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

  • Assessment of prospects of commercial and investment disputes
  • Coordination of local litigation and arbitration representation
  • Pre-litigation settlement, debt recovery and support for enforcement of decisions

Intellectual Property

  • Registration and protection of trademarks and other IP objects
  • Patent analysis and assessment of risks of infringement of third-party rights
  • Support of the IP component in product localization and investment projects

Our collaboration with leading legal experts in Saudi Arabia enables swift response to client requests - whether for complex structured projects or routine operational matters. We promptly assemble and manage customized teams of local consultants in the country, carefully matched to each client’s specific needs and industry particulars

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