Internal work regulations: when a company must have them, and how they are approved
A guide to internal work regulations in Saudi companies: who must have them, what clauses they should contain, the approval steps, and common mistakes that undermine them in a labour dispute.
Arbitration or the commercial court? How to choose before you sign
A practical comparison between commercial arbitration and the commercial court in Saudi Arabia: cost, confidentiality, expertise, enforcement and finality, how to choose, and common mistakes in arbitration clauses.
When does your company need a lawyer on annual retainer?
Signs your company needs an annual legal retainer, when a one-off consultation is enough instead, what the retainer agreement should make clear, and how to measure its return.
Supply and services contracts: 8 clauses to review before signing
Key clauses in supply and services contracts: defining the subject matter, price and payment, delivery and acceptance, penalties and liability caps, term and termination, force majeure, confidentiality and IP, and dispute resolution.
Before signing a partnership agreement: 7 clauses not to concede
A legal checklist before signing a partnership agreement: share valuation, management authority, profit distribution, exit mechanics, confidentiality and non-compete, breach and termination, and dispute resolution.
End-of-service benefits under the Saudi Labour Law: how they are calculated
How end-of-service benefits are calculated under the Saudi Labour Law: the general rule, resignation vs termination, when the award is lost, and entitlements often missed at settlement.
Setting up a company in Saudi Arabia: legal forms and procedures
How to establish a company in Saudi Arabia: sole proprietorship vs limited liability vs joint stock, commercial registration and statutory filings, and what a non-Saudi partner needs.
Saudi Premium Residency: tracks, conditions and how to apply
A practical guide to Saudi Premium Residency: the permanent, limited, investor, entrepreneur, talent and property tracks, eligibility conditions, the application steps, and mistakes that delay a file.