White & Case LLP, a globally recognized international law firm, has recently announced its decision to establish a physical presence in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The move follows Saudi Arabia’s recent policy change which now permits foreign legal firms to operate more extensively in the country. As reported on Law360, this new development sees White & Case joining several other international law firms who are also taking steps to set up physical offices in Saudi Arabia.
Regardless of the new permission for legal firms to operate more broadly, White & Case isn’t a stranger to the Saudi Arabian market. For decades, the firm has been providing legal advisory services on matters within the country’s borders. With the establishment of their new office in Riyadh, direct services to local and international clients in the Kingdom will be greatly enhanced. The presence of international legal firms in Saudi Arabia can be expected to rejuvenate the local legal market by creating a competitive environment that focuses on high quality service at competitive rates.
Further updates and detailed insights regarding this development and White & Case expansion plans will continue to be closely monitored.