SAUDI ARABIA – Cobbetts in Saudi link-up
LAW firm Cobbetts has expanded its presence in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) after entering a strategic cooperation with a high-profile lawyer in Saudi Arabia.
Jeddah-based lawyer Dr Nidal Atta will work with Cobbetts to develop the firm’s representation in the Kingdom.
Key clients for Dr Atta include Al Altoun Steel Industries, food-stuff and packaging manufacturer AK Saeed Group, private equity investor El Salam International and Gulf environmental protection company, Sepco Environment.
Mark Green, Leeds-based partner at Cobbetts and responsible for the firm’s Middle East expansion, said, ‘We have been actively seeking to further expand our international footprint, particularly in the Middle East, which is a region of key economic importance.
‘As business relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and UK continue to flourish, it becomes ever more important that we establish a reliable local presence in that country.
‘Dr Atta enjoys an excellent reputation in Jeddah and Riyadh, having acted for a number of the Saudi Arabia’s leading businesses. We look forward to developing a long association with him, to help serve the growing international demands of our clients.’
Dr Atta added, ‘For some time I have been looking for the right international firm to bring UK legal expertise to my firm’s clients in the areas of corporate / commercial law and public market advice, as well as real estate and banking law.
‘Having visited Cobbetts in the UK, and having discussed our joint vision on a number of occasions in Jeddah, I am delighted to confirm our co-operation.’
