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The move is part of Vision 2030 reform plan to pivot its economy away from oil and gas sector

Trio of PwC practice heads among those to defect in what is thought to be largest Middle East team move in years

Herbert Smith Freehills has announced the launch of its new multi-disciplinary practice in Riyadh following the reforms made to the Saudi law last year.

Amro Bakhaidar joins from Khoshaim & Associates to lead new office alongside Linklaters corporate and banking partners Waleed Rasromani and Omar El Sayed

Build back better

Time to pay up

Previously, law firms were only allowed to outsource foreign lawyers as legal advisors. Under the reform, foreign lawyers living and working in Saudi Arabia can now represent third parties before courts of law, the Board of Grievances, and other committees as may be set up pursuant to laws, decrees and decisions to consider the cases falling within their respective jurisdictions. They can also render consultancy services based on the principles of Shariah and the rule of law. Under the Cabinet ...