In a recent development, U.S. law firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has broadened its scope of lobbying work to support Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project, a notable $500 billion high-tech endeavor located along the Red Sea. The firm’s involvement came to light following compliance with the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), a U.S. law compelling legal and lobbying entities to assimilate public disclosure of specific activities carried out on behalf of foreign clients. More details on this are available here.
As per a study referenced, the relationship between Brownstein and Saudi Arabia has proven lucrative in the past. The Saudi government reportedly paid close to $10 million to Brownstein from the duration of 2016 until 2023. However, the specifics of this relationship, the lobbying efforts, and details on the NEOM project remain locked behind a paywall.