Dispute Resolution Lawyers in Saudi Arabia
Northman Sterling Legal represents businesses in commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation before Saudi courts and tribunals, protecting your interests from the first notice of dispute through to enforcement.
Commercial Litigation Before Saudi Courts
We represent local and international businesses in commercial disputes before the Saudi commercial courts and specialized tribunals, including contract disputes, shareholder disputes, and claims arising from construction, distribution, and agency agreements.
- Contract and commercial disputes
- Shareholder and joint venture disputes
- Construction and agency claims
- Debt recovery and enforcement actions
Arbitration & Mediation
Where contracts provide for arbitration, we represent clients before the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) and international arbitral institutions, and advise on drafting effective dispute resolution clauses at the contracting stage. We also support commercial mediation as a faster, lower-cost alternative to litigation.
- SCCA and international arbitration representation
- Arbitration clause drafting and strategy
- Commercial mediation and settlement negotiation
Enforcement of Judgments & Arbitral Awards
Winning a case is only half the outcome — we support clients through the enforcement of Saudi court judgments and both domestic and foreign arbitral awards, including recognition proceedings under Saudi Arabia's accession to the New York Convention.
Court & Tribunal Experience
Direct experience before Saudi commercial courts, labor courts, and the SCCA.
Cross-Border Enforcement
Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under the New York Convention.
Commercial Focus
Dispute strategy built around your commercial objectives, not litigation for its own sake.
Areas of Focus
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the counterparty and the nature of the deal. Arbitration (often before the SCCA) is generally preferred for cross-border contracts since awards are easier to enforce internationally, while Saudi courts are often faster and lower-cost for purely domestic commercial disputes.
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Northman Sterling Legal is a registered law firm focused on legal services in Saudi Arabia.
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