Banking
Banking & Finance Law in Saudi Arabia Z&Co. has advised on some of the most complex and significant transactions of recent years. Our Expertise in Banking & Finance Law in Saudi Arabia In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Z&Co. has advised on transactions across a wide range of industries and sectors, including banks and other financial institutions, […]
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Law (IP Law) Intellectual property law (IP law) covers property that is intangible. These regulations protect ideas and information created for a limited period of time. Intellectual Property Law in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has a developed system of IP laws covering patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs. The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property […]
International Investments
International Investments Many family groups have investments of various types (for example, real estate, fund investments, and shares) in a range of different jurisdictions. Our international attorneys at Z&Co. have various legal backgrounds from different jurisdictions and are able to expertly advise family group clients in close cooperation with Linklaters and international tax advisers on […]
Investment Funds
Investment Funds There is a thriving investment funds market on the Tadawul, supported by specialist CMA regulations that cover public, private, real estate, and foreign investments, and which were only recently updated in 2021 to strengthen the governance of funds and attract institutional investors. Additionally, the Tadawul has specific regulations for Exchange Traded Funds (index […]
Islamic Finance
Islamic Finance in Saudi Arabia Islamic finance involves the application of Sharia principles to financial activities. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia derives its laws from the Holy Book, the Quran, and the Sunnah, which is a collection of statements made by the Prophet Mohammed. Sharia Principles in Saudi Arabia In practice, judges normally refer to […]
Legislative Projects
Legislative Projects Our team has played a prominent role in the creation and implementation of significant Saudi laws and regulations and has worked closely with key Saudi ministries and government authorities. The firm’s extensive understanding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s legal, regulatory, and economic landscape, combined with our commitment to client service, has made […]
Private Equity
Private Equity in Saudi Arabia In February 2019, the Council of Ministers issued a resolution establishing the Saudi Arabia Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCPEA). The aim of this body is to promote the private equity industry and facilitate links between innovative, high-growth businesses and venture capital and private equity companies. Its establishment emphasizes […]
Government Procurement
Government Procurement Our experience on a day-to-day basis, which includes advising government entities, multinational corporations, and local private sector companies, illustrates the range of applicable issues on both sides of the negotiating table in relation to government procurement. From a government perspective, challenges include trying to accommodate both highly technical mega and giga-projects with a […]
Real Estate
Real Estate Real estate investment and development is a rapidly expanding market, led primarily by the government undertaking USD multi-billion dollar giga-projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and focusing on the tourism, housing, transport, and infrastructure sectors. Given this expanding market, the regulatory framework needs to develop rapidly to create a suitable environment for […]
Insolvency and Restructuring
Insolvency and Restructuring Z&Co.’s team of lawyers has been involved in the major actions that have arisen under the 2018 Insolvency Law, constituting new territory for the KSA. For example, we have acted for creditors in relation to the Maan AlSanea, AHAB and Saudi Oger cases at the Commercial Court, of which involve multi-billion-dollar insolvencies with […]
