AlGhazzawi & Partners has an impressive list of Saudi Arabian corporations in its client list, notably Saudi Aramco, Saudi Chevron Philips Co.; Latifa Trading and Contracting Co. The firm specialises in defending multinationals in construction, operations, and contracting disputes. The firm’s Jeddah practice is headed by Belal T Ghazzawi, who is an expert in complex claims against leading Saudi construction companies with a foreign joint venture. Hussam Al Ghazzawi heads the Dammam practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'What makes the team quite effective from a client's perspective is the combination of the detailed care and review of the case, coupled with the strategic thinking provided by the team leader and managing partner.'
- 'The diversity of the team's experience and background provides a holistic assessment of the case in question, thereby granting the client an added advantage.'
- 'The team is dedicated to the client's needs and targets. They do their best efforts to provide first-class services to achieve their goals.'
- 'Hussam Al Ghazawi is a very dynamic, logical, and intelligent lawyer with high charisma allowing him to win any negotiation for the benefit of his clients.'
- 'Hussam Al Ghazawi is always on top of his cases ready to advise and support the best action plan.'
- 'One of the most important striking aspects is the team's willingness to listen to the client's own rationale, observations, and suggestions.'
Key clients
- Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)
- Latifia Trading and Contracting Co.
- Saudi Chevron Phillips Co.
- Saudi Methanol Co. – Chemanol
- Saudi Investment Group and Marketing Co. Ltd.
- Arabian Bemco Contracting Co. Ltd.
- Baas International Group
- Saeed Ghodran Group
- Chinese Railways Construction Corpn
- INDEVCO, (Napco)
- Setcore Arabia Petroleum Services
Work highlights
- Represented Al-Latifia Trading and Contracting Co. in its dispute JV Specon Drake & Skull JV in regard to subcontract works for the construction of a medical complex in Riyadh with claims and counterclaims in excess of $400m.
- Represented Baas International Group (BIG) in its dispute with Saudi Railways Company in regard to issues surrounding the long-term lease of dry ports with claims and counterclaims in excess of $100m.
- Represented Saudi Investment Group and Marketing Group in a real estate dispute involving an area of 18,000 square meters located in a key district of Riyadh with a valuation exceeding $20m.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Belal Ghazzawi, Hussam Ghazzawi