Simmons & Simmons celebrates the launch of Riyadh office

Simmons & Simmons has celebrated the official launch of Simmons & Simmons Al Amr, its office in Riyadh, with an exclusive celebration at Attaché in the Diplomatic Quarter. The Riyadh office, which has been operational since June 1, 2025, represents a key milestone in the firm’s long-standing commitment to the Middle East and its ongoing regional expansion.

The event brought together a distinguished group of clients, partners, and guests, and was attended by senior Simmons & Simmons stakeholders, including managing partner Emily Monastiriotis and senior partner Julian Taylor.

The launch of the Riyadh office reinforces the firm’s strategic growth across the region and its ability to serve clients in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving legal and business environment. Earlier this year, Simmons & Simmons also announced plans to open a new office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), further strengthening its Middle East footprint.

The firm has additionally expanded its regional bench with the recent appointments of Raminder Singh as ENRIC (Energy, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Construction) partner in Riyadh and Rizwan Butt as corporate partner in Dubai. Both bring extensive experience advising on complex, high-value projects and transactions that align with the Kingdom’s and the region’s evolving market dynamics.

Muneer Khan, Middle East regional head, commented, “It was a pleasure to celebrate this important milestone with our clients and colleagues. Establishing a permanent presence in Riyadh underscores the strategic importance of Saudi Arabia to our firm and our confidence in its continued growth. Our focus is on supporting clients seamlessly across borders and combining international expertise with local insight to deliver solutions tailored to the region’s fast-evolving market. The Riyadh office allows us to do exactly that, uniting exceptional local talent with the strength of our broader Middle East and global network.”

Amer Al Amr, head of the Saudi office, added, “This launch represents more than just the opening of a new office, it demonstrates Simmons & Simmons’ long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and its future. We are dedicated not only to delivering world-class legal services but also to nurturing local talent, fostering collaboration, and contributing to the continued growth of the Kingdom’s legal profession.”