Al Tamimi & Company’s team is distinguished by its ‘expertise and knowledge of local law’ across a broad variety of sectors, with notable proficiency in banking, real estate, debt and tax disputes. The team is led by four specialists: Ahmed Basrawi leads dispute resolution in the Jeddah office, and focuses on construction, commercial and administrative disputes; Abdullah Al Tamimi and Emad Salameh head the Riyadh team, representing high-profile clients in courts and arbitration centres across the Kingdom; and Omar Amery heads the disputes practice in Al Khobar.
Testimonials
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‘Al Tamimi has a solid local knowledge, and understanding of the local laws, practices, and procedures.’
‘The team were helpful, open and collaborative. Work with them was conducted in a friendly manner, making our experts feel their input and opinions were valued.’
‘I worked predominantly with Andrew Simms, Euan Lloyd and Muhammad El Haggen. All three appeared vested in helping the expert find the necessary information to collaborate effectively, and they were approachable and personable.’
‘The Team is very collaborative to an extent that makes you feel as if they were working as in-house counsels.’
‘We worked closely with Mr. Farhan Almarri & Mr. Mohammed Najem. They were advising us in several matters and are doing extraordinary work. ’
‘Expertise and knowledge of local law while offering the services like any reputable international law firm.’
‘Partner Emad Salamah has a reassuring presence and vast experience combined with a tactical appreciation, as well as being centrally connected within the KSA legal environment.'
- 'Key team members include Saeed Alqatani, Muhammad El Hagan, Abubaker Jeebollah, Ahmed Amonette, and Talal Al Saif.'
Key clients
- Commercial Bank of Kuwait S.A.K.
- Afaq Q-Tech General Trading Company
- Careem Transportation
Work highlights
- Represented the Commercial Bank of Kuwait (CBK) in a high-profile case involving a client's failure to repay and subsequent default on substantial credit facilities provided by CBK.
- Represented Careem in a landmark case against the Saudi Tax and Customs Authority, securing a victory that set a precedent on VAT treatment for the ride-hailing industry in Saudi Arabia.
- Represented Afaq Q-Tech General Trading Company in dismissing a debt claim by a vendor, successfully arguing lack of jurisdiction due to an arbitration clause, setting a precedent on arbitration clauses in Saudi commercial contracts
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Abdullah Al Tamimi, Dr. Ahmed Basrawi, Emad Salameh, Omar Amery