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Public Projects and PPP Lawyers in Saudi Arabia

Offices in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam

Massive investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure is underway, presenting new opportunities for domestic and foreign-owned companies to participate in the estimated USD $492 billion spending plan over the next 25 years. Needless to say, involvement in public projects of this scale requires robust legal support for understanding public tendering requirements, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, procurement regulations, dispute resolution mechanisms, and other legal matters as well as a review of contracts for such projects.

AlGhazzawi & Partners is well-positioned to provide the legal expertise needed for large-scale government infrastructure works and other projects. Thanks to our long drawn experience of over 50 years and huge knowledge base of the local laws and regulatory frameworks covering public procurement policy, concession arrangements in different areas, real estate expropriation for the public good, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), we have been guiding clients in navigating through the maze of regulatory, legal and business processes in a seamless manner.

With a full range of business legal services and a highly experienced team, we have the foresight and relevant insights to help you conduct business in the Kingdom with confidence and increase your chances of success.

Experienced Legal Support for Public Infrastructure Projects in KSA

We have vast experience advising clients during the tendering, planning, building, and support phases for major infrastructure projects in transportation, power, water, and waste management. Any involvement in mega projects requires a seasoned, full-service legal firm with a wide breadth of experience in order to protect your interests and help you navigate the complexities of government and associated regulatory regimes.

We advise private companies in understanding the public tendering and procurement regulations in the Kingdom. Our experts then guide clients throughout the life of the project, including managing the relationship between public and private entities. We regularly assist in contract negotiation and drafting, project financing, real estate support, tax issues, employment concerns, dispute resolution, litigation, and other ongoing support for complex legal challenges you may face in public and private-public partnership projects.

For public agencies, we offer legal expertise during tendering processes and in managing their relationship with private partners to execute projects effectively. We can also set up entities for public agencies to undertake development projects.

About Our Public Projects Practice Group:

Our legal team has been involved in some of the Kingdom’s largest infrastructure projects over the last five decades. We can help you safely navigate the public tendering and PPP process.

Notable Public Projects and PPP Matters include:

  • Advising a Spanish-Saudi consortium on all contractual aspects of the USD $8.25 billion Phase 2 of the Haramain High Speed Railway Project.
  • Revising contracts and advising a leading Chinese railway construction company on all legal issues of its USD $2 billion Mecca Metro Project.
  • Supporting and reviewing a French and Spanish consortium on their bids for the operation and management of water and wastewater systems in Riyadh and Jeddah.

Contact Our Legal Team

No matter the scale or complexity of your public project of interest, our legal team has the depth of experience and knowledge to provide wise and timely legal guidance. With offices located in Jeddah, Dammam, and Riyadh, we provide legal services to domestic and international clients across the Kingdom. Contact us to book a consultation.

FAQs

Why is Saudi Arabia an attractive destination for public infrastructure investment?
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a massive infrastructure transformation, with an estimated $492 billion spending plan over the next 25 years. This includes projects in transportation, power, water, and waste management.
What kind of legal support do public infrastructure projects require?
These projects demand comprehensive legal support, including understanding public tendering and procurement regulations, navigating Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), structuring project financing, contract negotiation and drafting, real estate, tax, and employment compliance, as well as dispute resolution and litigation strategies.
What is your experience with Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)?
With over 50 years of legal experience, our firm has guided multiple public and private clients on structuring PPP agreements, drafting and reviewing concession contracts, navigating regulatory frameworks, managing relationships between public entities and private investors, and supporting project development through legal strategy and execution.
What sectors of infrastructure does your legal team support?
We have experience across a wide range of infrastructure sectors, including rail and metro systems, water and wastewater treatment and management, power and energy projects, waste management services, and public real estate development and expropriation matters.
Do you offer ongoing legal support post-project launch?
We continue to support clients throughout a project's lifecycle, including compliance reviews, dispute management, contract enforcement, and support for expansion or restructuring initiatives.
What are some of your notable public project engagements?

Some highlights of our recent work include:
● Advising a Spanish-Saudi consortium on contractual aspects of the $8.25 billion Haramain
High Speed Railway (Phase 2)
● Reviewing contracts for a leading Chinese construction company on the $2 billion Mecca
Metro Project
● Supporting a French and Spanish consortium with legal input on their bids to operate and
manage water and wastewater systems in Riyadh and Jeddah

Key Contacts

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Dr. Belal T. Al Ghazzawi

Senior Managing Partner
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Wissam Alfred Chbeir

Counsel
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Rima M. El-Chaaraoui

Counsel

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