The firm's practice is particularly focused on corporate and commercial law, M&A, corporate structuring, banking and financial services, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution. JP Legal supports clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, from structuring and due diligence through agreements, regulatory approvals, closing and post-transaction matters.
JP Legal combines regional regulatory knowledge with cross-border transactional experience, making it particularly well positioned to assist international businesses entering or expanding within Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Its lawyers work across English, French and Arabic.
JP Legal’s principal specialisms are focused on corporate and commercial work, cross-border transactions and helping international businesses establish and operate in Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council.
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Advises buyers, sellers and investors throughout the M&A lifecycle, including transaction structuring, due diligence, negotiations, regulatory approvals, closing and post-acquisition integration. - Company Incorporation & Foreign Investment
Helps international and regional investors establish businesses in Saudi Arabia, navigating foreign-investment rules, regulatory approvals and market-entry requirements. - Corporate Structuring & Restructuring
Designs and implements corporate structures for local and multinational businesses, including reorganisations intended to improve operational efficiency and support expansion. - Corporate Governance
Advises companies and boards on governance structures, compliance, decision-making processes and long-term corporate management. - Banking & Finance
Advises on conventional and Islamic finance transactions, financial arrangements and regulatory considerations affecting financial institutions and businesses. - Labour & Employment Law
Provides both advisory and contentious employment services, assisting businesses with employment regulations, workforce matters and workplace disputes. - Franchising
Advises both franchisors and franchisees on franchise arrangements and regulatory requirements across the MENA region. - Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Represents clients in complex disputes and develops litigation strategies, with experience combining litigation, negotiation and arbitration where appropriate. - Commercial Contracts
Advises on drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, helping businesses manage contractual and regulatory risks. - Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships
Structures joint ventures and strategic collaborations, including cross-border partnerships and arrangements involving international investors. - Intellectual Property & Technology
Advises technology and innovation businesses on IP protection, software, licensing, data protection and cybersecurity, including emerging technology issues. - FinTech & Financial Regulation
Supports FinTech businesses with financial regulatory matters, including payment-institution licensing and blockchain-related activities. - Real Estate & Construction
Advises businesses and investors on property, development, construction and related commercial arrangements, including regulatory and contractual matters. - Research, Innovation & Technology
Advises scientific institutions, innovation zones and R&D organisations on commercial structuring, institutional transformation and academic-industry partnerships. - Education
Has specialist experience advising education groups on acquisitions, restructurings, governance transitions and cross-border partnerships.
