Khoshaim & Associates’s dispute resolution team frequently represents key Saudi and multinational corporations in some of the largest arbitration cases in the Kingdom, as well as high-stakes matters before the Saudi Arabian Supreme Court and Commercial Court. The team act for clients on a wide range of disputes, with particular expertise in bankruptcy, competition, corporate and employment matters. The practice is co-led by managing partner Zeyad Khoshaim, an expert in litigation strategy, international arbitration and risk assessment, alongside newly promoted partner Abdullah Alajlan, whose recent focus has predominantly been on disputes in the energy and industrial sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent, cooperative and hard-working team.’

  • ‘The lawyers at Al-Khoshim Firm are distinguished and keen. I dealt with Abdullah Al-Ajlan and I believe that the rest of the team are distinguished by the same strength and keenness.’

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

  • Represented the Respondent in an ad hoc arbitration concerning the termination of three security contracts due to breaches by the contractor (the Claimant).
  • Represented the government of Saudi Arabia as a creditor in bankruptcy proceedings concerning a Saudi construction company.
  • Advised a client regarding bankruptcy proceedings, including submitting claims, communicating with the office holders, pleadings before the courts, and participating in creditors’ voting.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Zeyad Khoshaim
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Abdullah Alajlan
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Zeyad Khoshaim, Abdullah Alajlan