SAUDI ARABIA Law and Practice Contributed by: Omar Alrasheed, Ghaleb Alqahtany, Muaath Al-Marashi and Hussam Al-Ghamdi, Omar Alrasheed Law Firm
Omar Alrasheed Law Firm is a leading legal practice, based in Riyadh, specialising in the enforcement of foreign judgments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With a diverse team of multinational lawyers in Ri - yadh, Jeddah and Dubai, the firm represents clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to the Saudi public sector. The firm has played a crucial role in establishing law departments for Saudi governmental and non-governmental agencies, providing guidance
on regulatory compliance, dispute resolution and en - forcement of foreign judgments. As the oldest Saudi firm with representation in the International Bar Asso - ciation and the Multilaw global legal network, the firm offers unparalleled expertise and a vast network of strategic partnerships. The firm’s commitment to pro - fessional excellence and advancing the legal profes - sion in Saudi Arabia has earned it recognition for its contributions during the Kingdom’s G20 presidency. Muaath Al-Marashi is a senior lawyer in Omar Alrasheed Law Firm’s Jeddah office, focusing on the enforcement of foreign judgments in commercial and civil litigation matters. With a wealth of experience before various courts, including the general courts, commercial courts and labour courts, he offers exceptional legal representation for his clients in this field. Holding a Bachelor of Laws from King Abdul-Aziz University, Muaath is fluent in both Arabic and English, and dedicated to delivering excellent legal services to clients navigating the complexities of enforcing foreign judgments in Saudi Arabia.
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Omar Alrasheed is Omar Alrasheed Law Firm’s managing partner and an active litigator. He has extensive experience litigating enforcement of foreign judgments in Saudi Arabia. His expertise spans a wide range of
sectors, including banking, government agencies and significant family-owned businesses within the Kingdom. Omar holds a Bachelor of Laws from King Saud University and a master’s degree in law from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Fluent in Arabic and English, with a basic knowledge of Japanese, Omar is well equipped to represent clients seeking to enforce foreign judgments in Saudi Arabia.
Hussam Al-Ghamdi is an experienced litigation lawyer in Omar Alrasheed Law Firm’s Jeddah office, with a particular focus on the enforcement of foreign judgments in Saudi Arabia. Hussam skilfully guides clients
Ghaleb Alqahtany is based in Omar Alrasheed Law Firm’s Riyadh office and is a licensed lawyer specialising in enforcing foreign judgments in Saudi Arabia. With extensive experience in litigation before judicial
through disputes, offering expert support in contract drafting, negotiation and litigation processes. He maintains strong relationships with local government authorities and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with Saudi laws and regulations. Hussam is a graduate of the King Abdul-Aziz University with a Bachelor of Laws, where he focused on research of legislation.
and quasi-judicial bodies, he excels at navigating the complexities of Saudi Arabia’s legal system. His deep knowledge of contract law, negotiation, and mediation has helped numerous clients enforce foreign judgments effectively. Ghaleb is a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, with a master’s degree in law. His academic background in various legal traditions, including common law and Islamic law, further enhances his ability to approach foreign judgment enforcement cases with a multidimensional perspective.
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