Pinsent Masons ties up with Saudi law firm in regional push

LONDON: Pinsent Masons has tied up with Saudi Arabian law firm Alsabhan & Alajaji (SJ) to boost its presence in the Kingdom.
Founded in 2003, Riyadh-based SJ is led by head of litigation, Naif Al-Sabhan, and head of transactional services, Ibrahim Al-Ajaji.
“Saudi Arabia is the largest construction, energy and related technology market in the GCC. When you consider Vision 2030 and other projects and initiatives that are being planned or implemented in the Kingdom, it will be very apparent why this association is a key strategic development for us,” said Sachin Kerur, who leads Pinsent Masons in the Middle East.
A massive economic transformation program is encouraging regional legal firms to target Saudi Arabia advising on major new infrastructure work, privatizations and mergers and acquisitions.