Howdy Saudi: why Riyadh is now the centre of attention for firms targeting the Middle East

The Middle East has long been an attractive destination for international law firms, but when it comes to expansion plans there’s a clear winner for the hottest place to be right now.

Ever-increasing numbers of UK and US firms have been piling into the lucrative Saudi market, with Pinsent Masons, King & Spalding, Akin and BCLP among the firms announcing Riyadh launches in the first quarter of 2025 alone.

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