Simmons & Simmons Opens New Office In Riyadh, Marking Entry Into Saudi Arabia

Simmons & Simmons Opens New Office in Riyadh, Marking Entry into Saudi Arabia

Simmons & Simmons has announced the official opening of its new office in Riyadh, marking the firm's debut in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The launch aligns with the firm’s strategic expansion in the Middle East and supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.

The Riyadh office will serve clients across key sectors including Asset Management and Investment Funds (AMIF), Financial Institutions (FI), Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS), and Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT). It will also place a strong emphasis on Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure (ENRI), in keeping with the Kingdom’s national transformation initiatives.

The new office is led by Amer Al Amr, supported by Niall Clancy (Partner, Construction), Umera Ali (Partner, Banking and Finance), local Saudi nationals, and international colleagues. The leadership team brings a combination of local insight and global legal expertise to serve the evolving needs of clients in the region.

This strategic expansion into Riyadh enhances Simmons & Simmons’ ability to offer on-the-ground support for clients navigating legal and regulatory complexities in the Gulf region.

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