Our expert dispute resolution practice is at the heart of the firm.
By harnessing the firm's deep sector knowledge, we have developed a
substantial and successful global disputes practice that is renowned
for its strategic approach and resolute commercial focus. The group
has an unrivalled reputation for working in emerging markets and,
alongside the firm, continues to move into new and expanding markets.
We seek to resolve disputes by the most effective means, whether
through negotiation, litigation, arbitration or mediation, balancing a
proportionate response and the achievement of an optimal result.
Supported by our ability to deploy well-structured and sizeable teams,
when and where required, we guide our clients carefully through the
disputes process, whatever their chosen route.
Essential Skills &
Experience
You will have an excellent litigation background gained from another
highly respected private practice or a mixture of private practice and
in-house from within the GCC region, or from overseas, with the
following core competencies:
An excellent background in high value, complex commercial
litigation and arbitration, with extensive regulatory compliance and
investigation experience
Strong academic credentials, self-driven with excellent verbal and
written communications skills
KSA national holding a license to practice in KSA
Regional experience is essential
Bilingual (Arabic and English) with excellent Arabic drafting skills
At least 3 years of post-qualification
experience or equivalent
A strong academic background, training
and experience gained with either a well-recognised international
or regional top tier firm
Role Competency Requirements
Technical Excellence
Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to
apply it
Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially
Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal
processes are followed efficiently and effectively
People and Team
Guiding individual performance and development: develops the
skills of self and others
Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively
with others
Leadership: creating high performing teams
Client Relationships and Business Development
Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and
using relationships to create and develop business opportunities
Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers
Cross-selling and business development
Finance and Practice Management
Finance management and understanding of the business
Project management: ensuring projects are delivered
Knowledge sharing
Personal Effectiveness
Communication
Clarity of thinking
Personal contribution
Description of the work group
Our Middle East regional office has developed a "market-leading
reputation" for dispute resolution. We handle disputes in the
Middle East, Gulf States, Indian subcontinent and beyond and are
"first choice" for multi-jurisdictional matters. Our
regional commercial arbitration practice is equally strong.
We pride ourselves on resolving disputes where possible without
recourse to court or arbitration and continue to look for
opportunities to settle even when proceedings have been commenced.
When litigation or arbitration is necessary, we can conduct
proceedings both locally and internationally drawing in the expertise
of Clyde & Co's global network of offices.
The team handles the full range of commercial disputes including:
Commercial contract disputes
Banking
Agency/distributorship
Commercial debt
Corporate/shareholder disputes
Franchising
Property disputes
Hospitality and TMT disputes
Our industry knowledge and experience in core areas such as shipping
and transport, aviation, international trade and commodities, oil and
gas, energy and insurance is "unparalleled in the Middle
East". Telecoms disputes are also a growing source of work.
Clyde & Co, MEA
With over 30 years' experience in the region and the largest presence
of any international law firm, we pride ourselves on being able to
help clients recognise and overcome the challenges of doing business
in the Middle East and Africa.
In terms of our Middle East foot print, our more than 40 partners and
150 legal professionals work from four offices located in the region's
major commercial hubs, enabling us to support our clients across the
full spectrum of their corporate and commercial needs throughout the
GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and wider Levant.
In Africa, Clyde & Co is one of the largest international law
firms operating on the continent, with over 120 lawyers helping
clients to enter and operate in Africa.
We have been active in the region for over 20 years, advising on
complex multi-jurisdictional transactions that include some of the
continent's largest infrastructure and energy projects.
About the Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, with 480 partners, 2400
lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people in over 60 offices
and associated offices worldwide.
We specialise in the sectors that underpin global trade and
commercial activity, namely: energy, marine, insurance, transport,
construction, trade and commodities. We are globally integrated,
offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious
legal services and commercially minded legal advice to businesses
operating across the world.
We are committed to operating in a responsible way. This means
progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects
the diversity of our communities and clients, using our legal skills
to support our communities through pro bono work, volunteering and
charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact we have on the environment.
