Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is making strategic moves to strengthen its presence in the Middle East by establishing two new offices in Saudi Arabia. The offices will be located in Riyadh, the capital city, and Al-Khobar, a prominent port city. This expansion aims to capitalize on the burgeoning infrastructure projects across the region, which continue to attract global interest and investment.
The firm has recruited Othman S. Alshmry, a respected litigator in Saudi Arabia, to serve as the managing partner for the new operations. Additionally, Sam Eversman, a transactions lawyer previously with KSA USA Legal, has been appointed to help navigate the complexities of the firm’s entry into the Saudi market. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has a roster of four accomplished partners, including Farida Sadiq and Richard Dupay, responsible for overseeing this significant transition.
According to Steven Lewis, an executive at Bryan Cave, the firm has enjoyed productive collaborations with both Othman and Sam over the years, enhancing their potential contribution to the new offices. The move resonates with the increasing efforts by international law firms to embed themselves within key markets in the Middle East. To read more about the firm’s expansion plans, visit Bloomberg Law.
This strategic expansion by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner aligns with the firm’s broader goal to provide robust legal services in regions experiencing economic growth and a heightened demand for legal counsel, particularly in areas concerning infrastructure and commercial transactions. The new offices are set to play a pivotal role in facilitating the firm’s growth and influence in the Middle Eastern market.