Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Legal Services

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Legal support aligned to Vision 2030

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), we provide legal services in full compliance with local regulatory requirements while delivering seamless end-to-end support on complex matters.

Operating at the centre of one of the world’s most ambitious transformation agendas, we support you as you navigate regulatory reform, investment and growth under Vision 2030. Our team advises across complex transactions, regulatory frameworks, energy and infrastructure projects, entity governance and legal transformation - helping you manage risk, execute priority initiatives and deliver outcomes aligned to national objectives.


How we can help

Regulatory

Strengthening regulations to support national priorities

We work with government entities, regulators and private sector organisations to design and implement regulatory frameworks that promote transparency, competitiveness and sustainable growth. Our support spans policy design, regulatory reform and governance—helping you align frameworks with Vision 2030 objectives and international best practice.

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Corporate, Commercial and M&A

Executing complex transactions with confidence

We advise you on corporate structuring, restructuring, market entry and day-to-day commercial matters, as well as mergers, acquisitions and carve-outs across key sectors. Covering the full deal lifecycle—from structuring and due diligence to documentation and closing—we help you deliver transactions efficiently and confidently.

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Entity Governance & Compliance (EGC)

Managing entities with clarity and control

We help you establish, manage and transform legal entities in KSA. Our support spans incorporations, governance frameworks, ongoing compliance and corporate changes—helping ensure your entities operate in line with local requirements and remain fit for investment and growth.

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Energy Transition & Infrastructure

Delivering bankable projects for national transformation

We advise you on major energy and infrastructure projects across the Kingdom. With a strong track record to financial close, our work spans project structuring, regulatory strategy and utilities sector transformation—supporting resilient delivery aligned with Vision 2030.

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NewLaw

Transforming legal delivery for scale and efficiency

We work with in-house legal teams in KSA to redesign how legal services are delivered. From operating-model optimisation and process redesign to legal technology, GenAI and managed services, we help you improve efficiency, enhance stakeholder experience and focus on high-value, strategic work.

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Our experience

Supported a government ministry overseeing a key national sector in analysing over 3,500 legal judgments to identify root causes of case losses and execution delays. Delivered interactive dashboards, legislative gap analysis, and a strategy to enhance legal department performance. Developed training materials and accountability mechanisms, and proposed reforms to strengthen public-private legal service partnerships.

Advised a French IT company on structuring its business operations in KSA, including cloud computing, data processing, and other IT activities regulated by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST).

Advised a leading consultancy firm on the acquisition of an entity providing services in the education sector in KSA, covering legal due diligence and transactional services.

Advised over 16 multinational companies on the Saudi Regional Headquarters (RHQ) Program, covering regulatory requirements, eligibility assessment, and end-to-end establishment of their regional headquarters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Advised a French construction company on the structuring of its business and the establishment of its legal entity in Al Khobar, covering regulatory approvals, licensing processes, and corporate structuring in KSA.

Awards and recognitions

FLR1000 Ranking 2016 – Yazan Barghouti

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Planning to establish a Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Saudi Arabia? Our latest guide breaks down the complete regulatory framework—from MISA licensing criteria and C-suite residency mandates to tax incentives and compliance timelines. Read on for a detailed look at the essential requirements for securing and maintaining your RHQ license.

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Amir Kordvani

Amir Kordvani

Partner, Head of, PwC Legal Middle East

Yazan Barghouti

Yazan Barghouti

Partner, M&A, PwC Legal Middle East

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