RIYADH – 16 February 2026 — Feras Alshawaf Law Firm, a premier legal powerhouse in Saudi Arabia, has announced the signing of several strategic cooperation agreements with prominent Gulf and international law firms. The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the third edition of Riyadh International Disputes Week, hosted by the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA).
A Cross-Border Legal Powerhouse The agreements establish an integrated framework for legal cooperation with a distinguished group of partners, including:
- Lexis Nexis (Global)
- Al Sulaiti Law Firm (Qatar)
- LGP Middle East (Regional)
- Al Yaqout & Al Fawzan Legal Group (Kuwait)
- Kilinc Law & Consulting (Turkey)
- Sarkis Law Firm (Syria)
Supporting Vision 2030 and Global Investment This initiative reflects the firm’s commitment to keeping pace with Saudi Arabia’s rapid legislative and economic transformation. As the Kingdom cements its status as a global business hub under Vision 2030, these partnerships will enhance the firm’s capacity to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional matters such as Foreign Investment, International Commercial Arbitration, M&A, and Energy Projects.
Leadership Perspectives “This cooperation seeks to expand our international legal network and handle complex matters involving multiple legal systems,” said Mr. Feras bin Abdulmouin Alshawaf, Managing Director. “It is vital to provide innovative legal solutions that suit the demands of modern international business.”
Khalifa Al Yaqout, CEO of Al Yaqout & Al Fawzan (Kuwait), added: “The similarities between GCC legal systems make this partnership essential to achieve our clients’ aspirations globally. It reinforces the position of Gulf law firms as trusted providers on the world stage.”
Benjamin Villafaro, CEO of Lexis Nexis, described the collaboration as a “practical model of integration,” noting that it creates significant opportunities for joint representation in international disputes and supports investors looking to enter new markets.
