Squire Patton Boggs announces affiliation in KSA

Khalid Al- Thebity with Edward Newberry

Squire Patton Boggs has announced its affiliation with The Khalid Al-Thebity Law Firm in Saudi Arabia.  The affiliation formalizes one of the legal industry’s leading Middle East practices, with offices in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai built on more than 30 years of history in the region, and integral to the firm’s global network of 44 offices in 21 countries.  The Khalid Al-Thebity Law Firm was the Affiliate of legacy Patton Boggs before the combination with Squire Sanders in June 2014.

Khalid Al-Thebity has been appointed managing partner of the Squire Patton Boggs Riyadh office.  His practice includes corporate, commercial and financial law, as well as real estate and Saudi-specific litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on assisting clients in the energy, construction and real estate industries.  Al-Thebity has represented the Government of Saudi Arabia for more than 20 years, providing counsel during several major initiatives and transactions, and in matters of international trade compliance.  His deep knowledge of the Saudi market has also benefited numerous foreign companies completing transactions and joint ventures in Saudi Arabia.

“We are very pleased to be affiliated with Squire Patton Boggs.  The firm’s global network and its strength in key hubs across the Gulf means that we are very well-positioned to provide services to clients doing business or investing in the Middle East,” said Khalid Al-Thebity, Managing Partner of the Riyadh Office.