Jeddah: Licenses to operate in Saudi Arabia have been issued to foreign law firms. In connection with the international justice conference held in Riyadh with the participation of a group of international lawyers, the start was made to grant licenses to foreign law firms to work in Saudi Arabia. Minister of Justice Dr. Herbert Smith Freehills, Lytham and Watkins and Clifford Chance. Waleed Alzamani, Investment Minister Eng. The license was handed over by Khalid Alfalih.
It was only after the cabinet meeting approved the amendments to the lawyer work conditions that international law firms started issuing licenses to operate in Saudi Arabia. The Minister of Justice had earlier approved the regulations to be implemented to regulate the licensing of foreign law firms. It aims to develop the legal profession, increase the efficiency of its practitioners and improve the business and investment environment in the country.