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Alobaid
Law firm

Your trusted partner for achieving justice and success

11 Years of experience

About us

At our Saudi-based law firm, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier legal services backed by two decades of experience. Our professional team brings together regional and international expertise, complemented by strong partnerships with global law firms, enabling us to address our clients’ needs effectively. We offer a broad range of high-quality legal services in both Arabic and English, including the preparation, drafting, and negotiation of agreements at local and international levels. Our specialties also include drafting and reviewing regulations, providing expert consultations on various legal matters in Saudi Arabia. In addition, we provide comprehensive support in legal risk management, compliance, and all aspects of legal affairs, ensuring that our clients are equipped with the right tools to navigate legal challenges.

Alobaid Law Firm

Who we are

Alobaid Law Firm is a premier and distinguished law firm located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Our team of attorneys brings extensive knowledge and expertise across various legal fields. We take pride in our commitment to client satisfaction, offering tailored legal strategies designed to meet your specific goals.

Goals

Our primary goals are to provide exceptional legal services that actively contribute to our clients' success. Additionally, we aim to elevate the standards of professionalism within the legal sector and legal practice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by attracting the top legal talents and optimizing and utilizing their performance.

Alobaid Law Firm

Legal Disciplines.

Our Law Firm is one of the leading litigation practices in the Kingdom. having provided counsel on claims worth millions of US dollars. The litigation department is led by Mr. Mohammed Al Obaid, the (Managing Partner), and Mr. Ahmed Al Abdulkarem (Partner), both of whom bring over 10 years of extensive litigation experience. In addition to handling cases before Saudi courts and tribunals, our litigation department also specializes in arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution. Our practice is distinguished by Superior legal skills and responsiveness, ensuring that we deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Our Law Firm has represented clients in hundreds of significant and minor cases across all types of courts, at every level of the judicial system, including appeals to the Supreme Judicial Council (now the Supreme Court). We have advocated before the general courts, the Board of Grievances' administrative and commercial panels (now the Commercial Court), and various dispute resolution bodies. Our lawyers have extensive experience representing clients before numerous Saudi Arabian administrative committees and tribunals including those handling banking disputes, customs disputes, negotiable instruments claims, the publishing disputes, and labor tribunals. With a deep understanding of the Saudi legal landscape, our firm is well-versed in advocacy at every level of the Saudi court system.

Our corporate law team provides comprehensive legal services for businesses, covering company formation, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. We expertly navigate the complexities of the Saudi regulatory framework, ensuring our clients’ business interests are safeguarded at every stage.

Our law firm provides strategic advice and consultancy to help clients navigate complex legal and regulatory environments. We offer tailored solutions for various business challenges, including corporate governance, compliance strategies, risk management, intellectual property protection, labor and employment law, tax advisory, commercial contracts, environmental regulations, market entry strategies, foreign investment, sector-specific regulations, dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, digital transformation, crisis management, and more. Our expertise is designed to support your objectives and enhance your business operations, enabling you to achieve your goals efficiently and safely.

Our law firm has been involved in numerous domestic and international arbitration proceedings, some governed by Saudi law and others by international arbitration rules. We have represented clients in disputes both before Saudi arbitration panels and for Saudi companies in disputes before international panels. While claims before Saudi courts and tribunals must be conducted in Arabic, we understand the importance of keeping claims managers fully informed of progress. Our team provides regular progress reports in an agreed format, available in either Arabic or English, to ensure transparency and clarity throughout the process. We are committed to working closely with our clients, ensuring that claims are managed efficiently with clear, regular communication. The firm is available to answer any additional questions that you may have regarding our practice in Saudi Arabia or elsewhere.

We guide businesses through the regulatory landscape in Saudi Arabia, helping them comply with local laws and industry standards. Our team assists with licensing, environmental regulations, and other compliance matters. Our services extend to comprehensive labor law compliance, advising on employment contracts and workplace regulations. Furthermore, we offer support in tax-related matters, including VAT and Zakat regulations. We also provide guidance on corporate governance best practices, ensuring companies meet legal governance standards. Finally, we conduct regular legal audits to ensure businesses remain compliant with Saudi regulatory frameworks.

Our firm provides comprehensive legal services in the capital markets sector, including legal counsel on securities issuance, public and private offerings, and compliance with the regulations of the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) and Tadawul. We work with companies and investors to ensure they meet regulatory requirements while providing the legal support needed to achieve their investment goals. Additionally, we offer guidance on mergers and acquisitions related to capital markets and represent clients before regulatory bodies and courts.

Furthermore, we offer specialized legal services for companies transitioning from the parallel market to the main market, ensuring full regulatory compliance and a smooth, successful transition.
We also provide comprehensive consultations for all types of listed companies, whether on the main or secondary stock market. Our team prepares all necessary documentation for companies intending to enter the market to comply with all relevant rules and regulations.

Our team holds a prominent position in high-profile, innovative corporate and M&A transactions in Saudi Arabia, having advised on numerous deals over the last twenty years.

We understand that every transaction, regardless of scale, is significant to our clients. While we work with many of the largest companies, investment banks, and frequent participant in the M&A market, we also assist numerous clients who engage in M&A less frequently.

We apply the same practical, creative approach and commitment to excellence in every case we handle. Clients depend on our expertise to navigate transactions that will ultimately reshape their organizations

Corporations and financial advisors trust our understanding of their business needs, knowing we provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented advice. We negotiate assertively on their behalf and ensure focused execution throughout each deal.

In addition to our transactional expertise, we offer comprehensive insights across various specialized areas, allowing for a thorough analysis of all aspects of an M&A transaction, such as antitrust and competition, commercial law, employment and benefits, environmental issues, intellectual property, and corporate governance.

Our clients represent a wide array of industries, including mining, energy, real estate, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, and financial services.

Team Members

Mohammed AL Obaid

Managing Partner

Mohamed Alghamdi

Lawyer

Abdulaziz Alfaran

Lawyer

Faisal Alromaih

Legal Consultant

Abdullah Alsalem

Lawyer

Moataz Elshazly

Legal Consultant

Ahmad Athar

Legal Consultant

Abdulaziz Alameer

Legal Intern

Hussain Madkhali

Legal Intern

Mohamed Alkhamis

Legal Intern

Our Clients

Alobaid Law Firm

Join US

At our firm, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our clients, and we know that starts with building a talented team. We actively seek top-tier lawyers, staff, and students to join us in our mission.

Over the years, we have cultivated strong partnerships with leading companies, making us the preferred choice for job seekers and internship candidates. If you’re looking to align yourself with a firm that stands out among local and international competitors, we invite you to explore our opportunities and become part of our team.

Join us and help shape the future of legal excellence!

Office Address

King Abdullah Rd, Deem Plaza, First Floor, Office No. 122, 6389, Riyadh 13216 QP7W+87 Al Hamra, Riyadh

Email: info@obaidlaws.com

Find us

Sun - Thu: 9am - 5pm

Fri - Sat: Closed

Mohammed AL Obaid

Managing Partner

He is a highly experienced in the practical application of a broad range of Saudi laws applicable to businesses including the laws and regulations governing the following issues: corporate, mergers and acquisitions, commercial, employment, competition and anti-trust, intellectual property, real estate, foreign investment and litigation. He also advises clients on company formations, joint ventures, commercial contracts and commercial transactions. Prior to joining the private practice sector, Mr. Al Obaid worked as a court clerk in the Board of Grievances for 3 years where he then moved on to working with Kadasa Law firm as a trainee lawyer before working with Alfahad&Partners for 8 years.  Mr. Al Obaid holds a B.A. in Islamic Law (Sharia Degree) from Al Imam Mohammed bin Saud University Sharia College in Saudi Arabia, as well as a Legal High diploma from the Chamber of Commerce Riyadh Training Center, Mr. Al Obaid is fluent in English. Mohammed has represented clients in matter before the Board of Grievances, the Sharia General Courts, Commercial Court, Labor Committees, Customs Committees, CMA Committee and the Banking Disputes Committee.

Mohamed Alghamdi

Lawyer

Mohammed has joined our firm in 2023. Mr. Mohamed received a BA Degree from King Saud University and received an LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Southern California Gould. Mr. Mohamed has extensive experience in business and contract matters including real estate and is skilled in Alternative Dispute Resolution. and skilled in Commercial Arbitration and corporate matters.

Abdulaziz Alfaran

Lawyer

Abdulaziz has joined our firm in 2023. Mr. Abdulaziz received a BA Degree from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University in Islamic Law and Law Systems. Mr. Abdulaziz has extensive experience in Islamic Transactions and Litigation procedures and is skilled in Corporate and Commercial Law.

Faisal Alromaih

Legal Consultant

Faisal has joined our firm in 2024. Mr. Faisal received a BA Degree from King Saud University and has studied at San Jose State University, Mr. Faisal was in a Legal Affairs Manager role for 2 years, he has extensive experience in litigations, leading teams, and making workshops, and he is skilled in contracts drafting and all contracts related matters in both languages Arabic and English.

Abdullah Alsalem

Lawyer

Abdullah Al-Salem joined our firm in 2024. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sharia from Imam University and a Diploma in Corporate Governance from King Khaled University. Mr. Al-Salem brings extensive experience in representing clients across all levels of Saudi Arabian courts. He is an expert in arbitration procedures and in drafting regulations. His expertise area includes drafting memorandums, handling case revocations, and providing legal advisory services in various contractual matters.

Moataz Elshazly

Legal Consultant

Moataz joined our firm in 2022. Mr. Moataz received a BA Degree, from Ain Shams University, Faculty of Law English section, Mr. Moataz has extensive experience in general corporate matters and Commercial Law and is skilled in Capital Markets Law and related activities and transactions.

سلمان الغفيلي

محامي

انضم سلمان إلى مكتبنا في عام 2022 بعد ثلاث سنوات من الخبرة في مكتب محاماة آخر. حصل سلمان على درجة البكالوريوس في الشريعة الإسلامية مع مرتبة الشرف والدبلوم العالي في القانون مع مرتبة الشرف، ويتمتع السيد الغفيلي بخبرة واسعة في مجال التقاضي والتمويل كما يتميز في الشركات والقانون التجاري.

Abdulaziz Alameer

Legal Intern

Abdulaziz joined our firm in 2023. Mr. Abdulaziz received a BA Degree from King Saud University in Law.

Hussain Madkhali

Legal Intern

Hussien Madkhali joined our firm in 2022. Mr. Hussien received a BA Degree from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University in Islamic Law and Law Systems. Mr. Hussien is under a training program in our firm to obtain the Saudi Law practice. Mr Hussien has extensive experience as a volunteer arbitrator in the Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration and is skilled in electronic litigation and Rules of professional conduct in pleading.

Mohamed Alkhamis

Legal Intern

joined our firm in 2023. Mr. Mohamed received a BA Degree from Majmaah University in Business Administration in the field of Law. Mr. Mohamed is under a training program in our firm to obtain the Saudi Law practice. Mr. Mohamed is skilled in general corporate matters and corporate procedures and the compatibility of the companies.