Meysan, a renowned law firm known for its expertise in high-stakes litigation, corporate transactions, and advisory services, has joined forces with Hammad & Al-Mehdar Lawyers and Legal Consultants, a leading law firm with offices in Jeddah, Riyadh, Khobar, and Abu Dhabi.
This alliance combines the expertise and knowledge of both firms, enabling them to better serve the legal needs of international and regional clients operating across the Middle East. This alliance creates a regional powerhouse with deep expertise across jurisdictions and key sectors.
Having established a Riyadh office in 2021, Meysan announced that this strategic alliance will enhance the offerings and capabilities of both firms in corporate transactions and litigation matters in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The firms also plan to integrate their respective corporate service offerings—Peregrine Corporate Services and Idarah Corporate Services—to further support their clients.
Building a Leading Regional Legal Alliance
This strategic alliance positions Meysan and Hammad & Al-Mehdar to meet the growing demand for legal services in the Middle East, as the region undergoes significant economic growth and regulatory developments. With a highly skilled team of lawyers, the alliance will provide extensive resources to serve a wide range of industries, including construction, technology, financial services, real estate, and others.
The alliance will bring together more than 70 lawyers across nine offices. This combined expertise and footprint will enable Meysan and Hammad & Al-Mehdar to address cross-border disputes, complex corporate transactions, and regulatory challenges for local, regional, and international clients.
Leadership Statements
Bader El-Jeaan, Managing Partner at Meysan, stated, “Our decision to partner with Hammad & Al-Mehdar, one of the most established players in Saudi Arabia, is in direct response to what our clients have told us they need. This alliance simplifies the legal process for our clients by providing them with a single point of contact for all their legal matters, whether governed by local or international law. It allows us to deepen our bench of litigation and corporate talent in Saudi Arabia.”
“Knowing that they can directly access Saudi law advice through Meysan not only in respect of corporate transactional and litigation matters, which we already do, but in many more areas, gives our clients the added reassurance that we have responded to their requirements and that they will continue to benefit from the very highest levels of legal excellence and client care,” El-Jeaan added.
Dr. Adli Hammad, Co-Founder of Hammad & Al-Mehdar, commented, “Our strategic alliance with Meysan allows us to enhance our offerings and address the evolving needs of our clients within a rapidly changing legal landscape. We are excited to work closely with Meysan’s team, sharing our insights and strengths to build a leading regional alliance.”
“Being allied with a large peer firm allows us to provide our clients with an international product offering through a firm that shares our culture and vision. Meysan’s presence in Beirut, Cairo, Dubai, Kuwait, and London allows us to expand our service offerings for our clients beyond Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The alliance also allows us to cross-share talent and resources to serve our clients better,” Dr. Hammad added.
Next Steps and Future Plans
Meysan and Hammad & Al-Mehdar are already aligning operational processes to enhance client engagement across their joint footprint. As part of the alliance’s growth strategy, the firms intend to invest in technology and infrastructure to streamline services and ensure a seamless client experience across jurisdictions. Both firms will maintain their respective brands while adhering to unified service standards to provide clients with consistent, high-quality service. The alliance may explore deeper collaboration, including a potential merger at an appropriate juncture, to further solidify their shared goals and expand capabilities.
