Khoshaim & Associates has one of the leading litigation and arbitration practices in Saudi Arabia. The firm has a strong client list which includes several large state-owned entities including Saudi Aramco and also acts for multinationals Volvo Truck Corporation and the Sahara International Petrochemical Company. Managing partner Zeyad Khoshaim has recently been kept busy representing various clients in the oil and gas, manufacturing, and financial industries. Abdullah Alajlan provides additional support.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Khoshaim & Associates are a premier Saudi law firm with deep knowledge of the market. They have a perfect mix of local knowledge and an ability to practice at the highest levels internationally. ’

  • ‘Zeyad Khoshaim is a real expert in his field. He is extremely bright, diligent and user-friendly.’

  • 'The disputes team are very well resourced, and are able to turn work/ advice around quickly. Their advice is always thorough and well presented.'

  • 'Zeyad Khoshaim and Abdullah Alajlan are excellent.'

  • 'Zeyad Khoshaim is the best KSA law expert in the Kingdom.'

Key clients

  • Saudi Aramco
  • Sahara International Petrochemical Company
  • Volvo Truck Corporation
  • Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Co. (SATORP)
  • Saudi Steel Pipes
  • Fransi Capital
  • Abdul Latif Jameel Company Ltd
  • Banque Saudi Fransi
  • Tas'helat Marketing Company
  • Orient Insurance PJSC

Work highlights

  • Acting for the respondent in an ad hoc arbitration in relation to a termination of three security contracts due to breaches by the contractor (the claimant).
  • Acting for the co-clients against 17 Saudi entities concerning disputes arising out of over 20 sales contracts before the Saudi Commercial Court and the Saudi Enforcement Court.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Zeyad Khoshaim

Other key lawyers

Abdullah Alajlan