Clyde & Co Strengthens Saudi Presence With Three New Partners
Clyde & Co Strengthens Saudi Presence With Three New Partners
Clyde & Co further expands dispute resolution and projects & construction offering in Saudi Arabia with three additional partner appointments. This includes two distinguished dispute resolution lawyers, Ahmed Alhudaithi and Sara Aalamri, along with the promotion of Nathaniel Horrocks-Burns, a specialist in projects and construction law, to partner. The move follows the firm's recent announcement of a strong focus on Saudi Arabia, marked by the addition of four Saudi-focused partners. This expansion strengthens the firm’s capabilities in construction and disputes, with the combined team now comprising 10 highly regarded partners.
Ahmed Alhudaithi, a bilingual disputes lawyer with over 10 years of experience, rejoins Clyde & Co’s Riyadh office after spending three years working in-house at the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence, a Public Investment Fund company, and the Middle East Cloud and Digital Transformation Company Limited (CNTXT), an Aramco joint venture company. He is known for his expertise in dispute advisory work and litigation matters involving both international and local businesses.
Sara Aalamri, who has over 15 years of experience, is an esteemed bilingual lawyer specializing in arbitration and litigation. Based in the Jeddah office, Sara has a strong track record in advising clients in the energy, natural resources, infrastructure, and projects & construction sectors. She is also one of the first Saudi women licensed by the Ministry of Justice to practice law in the Kingdom. Sara currently serves as the Vice Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Saudi National Committee for Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and is a delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR.
Nathaniel Horrocks-Burns, who joins the Riyadh office, brings extensive experience in both transactional and dispute resolution matters relating to construction and engineering projects. With over 10 years of experience, Nathaniel specializes in cross-border and international disputes, often resolved through arbitration or alternative dispute resolution procedures such as expert determination and mediation. His expertise spans sectors like energy, infrastructure, and mining, and he has handled arbitration cases under the ICC, LCIA, and SIAC rules.
Abdulaziz Al-Bosaily, Managing Partner of Clyde & Co Saudi Arabia, commented, "The appointment of three new partners underscores our commitment to strategic growth in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Over the past 18 months, we have strengthened our presence with the opening of our Jeddah office and the approval of our Regional Headquarters license, which has further enhanced our ability to serve both private and public sector clients operating in KSA. Additionally, we remain dedicated to fostering local talent and delivering in-country value. The appointment of Sara, our first female dispute resolution partner in Jeddah, reinforces our commitment and marks an important milestone."
Susie Abdel-Nabi, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution Middle East, commented, "With a rapidly evolving regulatory environment and increasing demand for sophisticated dispute resolution mechanisms, all three partners are a great addition to our arbitration and disputes capabilities and have a wealth of experience. We are proud to help clients successfully navigate the dynamic landscape and to be part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing transformation into a global centre for commercial and investment arbitration."
