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With Saudi Arabia's rapidly growing and diverse economy under Vision 2030, arbitration is a crucial legal means for resolving disputes between individuals and between companies across various sectors, including business, construction, and investment. Arbitration is deemed the more effective, confidential, and expedient method compared to traditional litigation.

Sadany & Partners Law Firm was established in Riyadh as one of the top law firms in this city, especially within the Kingdom. We specialize in multiple legal areas, including arbitration. We have well-versed and deeply experienced arbitration lawyers who provide support to clients across a wide range of sectors, conducting arbitration proceedings within or outside the Kingdom to safeguard their rights and interests, ultimately achieving the desired positive outcomes.

If you face a dispute and wish to conduct arbitration thereon, or if you need legal counsel on arbitration in Saudi Arabia, Sadany & Partners is your supporting legal partner.

Why Arbitration Is Important in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has made significant efforts to enhance the arbitration process as one of the most effective means of dispute resolution. The Kingdom conducted multiple reforms to promote arbitration, including:

  • Issue of Saudi Arbitration Law (2012): A new arbitration statute, which was enacted in accordance with UNCITRAL Model Law standards.
  • Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA): It delivers official arbitral services in accordance with globally approved regulations.
  • Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs): KSA has signed various conventions and treaties that permit arbitration between investors and the state.

These reforms have contributed to the establishment of the status of the Kingdom as a regional center for commercial arbitration. Thus, arbitration became an optimal choice for local and international companies.

Our Arbitration Services

We provide all-inclusive arbitral services that address every phase of the arbitration proceedings, including:

  • Preparing the Arbitration Agreements: Preparing transparent, obvious, and effective arbitration conditions in commercial, construction, and investment agreements.
  • Pre-Arbitration Negotiation and Strategy: Providing legal counsel to clients on conflict settlement options before initiating arbitration proceedings.
  • Advocacy in the Arbitration Sessions: Advocating on behalf of the client as legal advisor at sessions of local and international arbitration held under official international rules (SCCA, ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, etc.) or at sessions of unofficial arbitration.
  • Appointment of Arbitrators: Assisting clients in selecting the appropriate arbitrators or contesting the appointment of others, as necessary.
  • Hearing Representation: Representing clients at arbitral sessions, including questioning expert witnesses, statements of expert witnesses, and conclusive awards.
  • Execution of Arbitration Awards: Helping the client in executing local and foreign arbitration awards through taking proceedings before Saudi Enforcement Courts.
  • Annulment Proceedings: Contesting arbitration awards for specific reasons before the competent Saudi courts, if necessary.

Our advocates assume every phase of the arbitration proceedings, providing compelling arguments, evidence, and persuasive presumptions that enhance your position in the case.

Domestic and International Arbitration Expertise

We have arbitration lawyers who have extensive expertise in representing clients in the following arbitrations:

  • Domestic Arbitration: Settling disagreements which arise in KSA in accordance with Saudi Arbitration Law and SCCA Rules.
  • International Commercial Arbitration: Settling international disputes related to foreign entities, agreements, or investments.
  • Investment Arbitration: Advocating for investors or governments in disagreements arising under bilateral or multilateral investment treaties (BITs and MITs).
  • Construction and Real Estate Arbitration: Settling disagreements arising from FIDIC-based and bespoke construction contracts through arbitration.
  • Financial and Banking Arbitration: Resolving disputes related to banking, financial, and insurance matters.
  • Arbitration Involving Energy and Infrastructure: Resolving complex conflicts associated with large-scale energy, oil, gas, and infrastructure projects.

We can conduct arbitration proceedings in accordance with the arbitration rules of various jurisdictions, as applicable, in line with Saudi Law, if necessary.

Why Choose Sadany & Partners for Arbitration?

Clients trust us as arbitration lawyers in Saudi Arabia because we have:

  • Extensive Arbitration Expertise: In-depth knowledge of local and international arbitration laws and arbitration proceedings.
  • Strong Representation Skills: Representing clients skillfully and convincingly in complex disputes before arbitration panels.
  • International Experience: Extensive experience in settling multi-jurisdiction conflicts that span Saudi and foreign laws.
  • Proven Track Record: Achieving great success in executing local and international arbitration verdicts through Saudi courts.
  • Business-Oriented Approach: Achieving the balance between legal accuracy and business priorities to attain hands-on and positive results.
  • Bilingual Legal Services: Advocating for clients at arbitration sessions in both Arabic and English to meet client needs and arbitration panel requirements.

Regardless of our role in the arbitration, lead counsel or co-counsel with international law firms, we represent our clients smoothly, strategically, and thoughtfully.

Common Arbitration Disputes We Handle

We usually settle disagreements related to:

  • Violation of commercial contracts.
  • Delays and defects in construction projects.
  • Conflicts related to franchise and distribution contracts.
  • Shareholder and joint venture disputes.
  • Investment conventions demands.
  • Conflicts related to insurance coverage and policies.
  • Disputes related to intellectual property rights and technology licensing.

Whether you face a complex or high-stakes dispute, we are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for our clients.

Contact a Leading Arbitration Lawyer in Saudi Arabia Today

If you are involved in an arbitration dispute or wish to prepare an arbitration agreement in KSA, Sadany & Partners Law Firm is your reliable partner, safeguarding your rights and interests professionally, skillfully, diligently, and carefully.

Get in touch with us today to book a consultation appointment with our expert arbitration lawyer in Riyadh.

  • Phone: +966 11 512 8065
  • Email: info@sadanypartners.com
  • Address: 4th Floor, Office 403, Building no. 7459, Al-Olaya Street, Al-Murooj District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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