Sharif Akkad Law Firm (MAK) is a Saudi-licensed, full-service law firm established in 2003, with over 20 years of experience. Our firm is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, at a strategic commercial hub on the Red Sea coast and home to many of the region’s largest businesses.

MAK has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, bilingual legal services in English and Arabic, catering to both local and international clients. We stand out as one of the few firms in Saudi Arabia offering multi-jurisdictional expertise, ensuring that businesses receive comprehensive legal support tailored to their unique needs.

As Saudi Arabia’s legal and regulatory landscape evolves rapidly under Vision 2030, positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for technology, business, and trade, our firm stays ahead of these changes. We work closely with local and multinational clients across various sectors, helping them navigate new laws with confidence and practical guidance. We don’t just react to change – we anticipate it, helping businesses stay competitive, mitigate risks, and seize opportunities. Our commitment is to protect our clients’ interests, support business growth, resolve disputes, and provide clarity for their continued success.

At MAK, our team of experienced international and local lawyers brings a deep understanding of both Saudi and international laws. We provide practical, strategic, and cost-effective legal services in Arabic and English, helping local and international clients navigate legal matters, negotiations, and strategic decisions. Our expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including franchise law, corporate and commercial law, foreign investment, Islamic finance, real estate, construction, and dispute resolution. Over the past two decades, MAK has built a strong reputation as a leading bilingual full-service law firm in Saudi Arabia, with particular recognition for its specialization in franchise, agency, distributorship, and licensing agreements.

Our greatest strength that makes us a client favorite is our internationally experienced team, extensive multinational network, and optimal firm size. Our clients benefit from a firm that is small enough to provide direct, personalized attention from our lawyers and partners, yet large enough to handle complex legal matters of any scale and sophistication with efficiency and expertise. Our team members have a wide range of experience, knowledge and competence in Saudi and other international laws, which enables the firm to offer creative and highly effective legal solutions to its local and international clients on legal agreements, negotiations and strategies in a cost-effective manner.

Over the years, we have built a strong international network, collaborating with leading law firms in the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan, Libya, Oman, India, the UK, Italy, and the US. As an active member of several global alliances, we provide clients with seamless cross-border legal support, ensuring they receive effective cross-border and jurisdiction-specific guidance. Furthermore, in line with MAK’s long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, our lawyers and consultants dedicate their time, expertise, and legal services on a pro bono basis to support the community.