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At MAK, as a key part of our practice we regularly guide companies through the transition from limited liability (LLC) to joint stock companies (JSC), ensuring seamless compliance with regulatory requirements. MAK has advised numerous multinational corporations on structuring their market entry strategies in Saudi Arabia, including the formation of joint ventures and foreign direct investment (FDI) structures. With a strong track record of representing foreign investors, we offer innovative and practical legal solutions in line with the growing opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s evolving investment landscape. Our firm has successfully assisted multiple international companies in setting up foreign and mixed-ownership entities, making us a trusted partner for businesses seeking a foothold in Saudi Arabia.

MAK is proud to be one of the few law firms in Saudi Arabia with a proven track record before the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA). Our extensive experience and success in securing foreign investment licenses and structuring compliant business entities have positioned us as a go-to legal advisor for many foreign investors. MAK is also one of the few law firms in Saudi Arabia to have signed a consultancy agreement with the Chamber of Commerce in Riyadh, providing legal consultations that reflect our deep experience and success in serving our clients. Additionally, MAK has been officially instructed to serve as legal consultants to the Ministry of Labor in Saudi Arabia and has played a central role in many of its key projects. Through our investor-friendly approach, deep understanding of the Saudi regulatory framework, and reputation for quality and reliability, MAK continues to be a trusted legal partner for businesses navigating the complexities of the Saudi market.

Services provided by MAK

MAK provides legal advice and services, including inter alia, the following matters:

  1. Advising on the incorporation, restructuring, and conversion of business entities in Saudi Arabia, including the transition from LLCs to JSCs in compliance with the Companies Law and related regulations;

  2. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including agency, distribution, franchise, supply, and service contracts;

  3. Advising on FDI structures and assisting in the establishment of wholly owned and joint venture entities in accordance with MISA requirements;

  4. Providing legal support on corporate governance matters, including preparation of shareholder agreements, board resolutions, and internal policies aligned with Saudi laws;

  5. Advising on commercial agency and distributorship arrangements, including registration with the Ministry of Commerce and compliance with relevant commercial regulations;

  6. Representing clients before the Committee for the Resolution of Commercial Disputes and other competent authorities in connection with commercial disputes;

  7. Assisting in mergers, acquisitions, and business restructuring transactions, including legal due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and advising on regulatory approvals;

  8. Advising multinational companies on market entry strategies, licensing requirements, and ongoing regulatory obligations in Saudi Arabia;

  9. Providing legal opinions on complex commercial transactions and interpreting the implications of Saudi commercial law and regulatory changes;

  10. Assisting with the registration and renewal of commercial contracts, including agency and franchise agreements, before the relevant authorities;

  11. Advising on insolvency, liquidation, and winding-up processes under Saudi bankruptcy and commercial regulations;

  12. Conducting compliance reviews and internal legal audits to identify and mitigate commercial and regulatory risks; and

  13. Providing continuous legal advisory services to local and international clients on day-to-day commercial operations and strategic business decisions within Saudi Arabia.

  14. Conducting compliance reviews and internal legal audits to identify and mitigate commercial and regulatory risks; and

  15. Providing continuous legal advisory services to local and international clients on day-to-day commercial operations and strategic business decisions within Saudi Arabia.

Completed and ongoing projects

Our firm has successfully advised on a wide range of complex transactions, ensuring the highest standards of legal expertise and service across these areas, including, but not limited to, the following:

  1. MAK advised a leading US-based engineering and tractor manufacturing company, focused on empowering energy operators with cutting-edge products and services, particularly in the oil & gas and geothermal sectors, on its operations in Saudi Arabia. MAK prepared, advised, and negotiated key corporate agreements, including management and shareholders’ agreements, ensuring that the client’s governance framework was aligned with both local legal requirements and international best practices.

  2. MAK advised a leading motorsports car company seeking advice on sponsor logos and alcohol-related advertising in Saudi Arabia, proving an in-depth overview of the relevant Saudi laws and compliance requirements;

  3. MAK advised a well-known UK-based law firm on the process of enforcing a foreign judgment in Saudi Arabia’s courts, informing them of the complexities of cross-border legal enforcement and providing necessary insights into the recognition and execution of UK court judgments in Saudi Arabia in its detailed report;

  4. MAK established a major mixed-ownership LLC in the energy sector, providing end-to-end legal support for its operations in Saudi Arabia;

  5. MAK advised and prepared the legal due diligence questionnaires concerning Saudi law “regulations” and the Saudi legal system (including the Saudi laws and regulations of private development and ownership of utilities/infrastructure projects, land/property acquisition, leasing laws, taxes, and setting up appropriate legal entities through joint venture agreements) to a foreign prospective investor for a mega project, which was set to attract an investment of 60 billion SAR in Saudi Arabia.

  6. MAK advised a major American company in a concession agreement to explore minerals, with a value in excess of (3) billion Saudi Riyals.

  7. MAK advised leading clients across various industries, including one of the largest Saudi companies specializing in fine pastries, one of the top five joint stock companies in Saudi Arabia’s dairy sector, and the leading manufacturer of mattresses, beds, and pillows in Saudi Arabia.

  8. MAK advised on the formation of a joint venture for the development of a landmark tower on the Jeddah Corniche. The firm was instructed by two major entities: the largest provider of Umrah and Hajj services in Saudi Arabia, and a company that is the second-largest provided for workforce recruitment in cleaning, maintenance, landscaping, and civil security in Saudi Arabia. MAK provided full legal support, including joint venture structuring, regulatory compliance, and negotiation of key agreements for this strategic and high-profile real estate development.

MAK is a Saudi full-service law firm that has been providing bilingual multi-jurisdictional, quality and dependable legal services in KSA since 2004

Contact Info

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Fax: +966 (0)12 6503-191

mak@maklawfirm.net

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office # 304 Madinah Rd, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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