Commercial litigation & arbitration
Specialized representation in commercial disputes of all kinds before the commercial courts and arbitral tribunals, with deep experience in construction, supply, commercial contracts and financial claims.
Where trust is anchored, in business and in court
A Saudi law firm specialized in commercial litigation and foreign investment, with a multinational team and documented results before the courts.
- 837
- Registered cases
- 1,579
- Court hearings
- 661
- Enforcement orders
- 900+
- Judgments won
About us
Manat Law Firm & Legal Consultations is a specialized Saudi firm providing comprehensive legal services to individuals, establishments and companies, committed to the highest standards of quality and transparency in legal solutions built on solid professional foundations.
Our team combines lawyers and consultants with cumulative experience across legal specialties, alongside certified Chinese and international counsel, enabling outstanding representation in every case and transaction.
Meet the full team →Professionalism
Legal work grounded in research and statutory authority, not passing improvisation.
Transparency
Clear periodic reports on your case and its costs. No surprises.
Confidentiality
Client information protected by strict working protocols inside and outside the firm.
Responsiveness
Our team is available to answer and advise at the earliest time.
Our core specialty
Foreign investment, from incorporation to liquidation
We accompany foreign investors through their full investment cycle in Saudi Arabia: entry, operation and exit, with a team that combines Saudi regulatory expertise and communication in the investor's language.
- 01
Incorporation & licensing
MISA investment license, the right legal entity, commercial registration, and representation before the Saudi Business Center and Muqeem platform.
- 02
Operations & compliance
Commercial and employment contracts, governance, Zakat, tax and GOSI requirements, and representation before government authorities.
- 03
Restructuring & liquidation
An orderly exit that protects your rights: voluntary liquidation, settlement of obligations and dues, and lawful closure of registrations and licenses.
Our bridge between China and Saudi Arabia
Certified Chinese counsel within the team communicate with our clients directly in Mandarin, with 10+ years supporting Chinese companies entering regional markets. Our team has contributed to establishing more than 15 foreign companies in the Kingdom.
- Direct Mandarin communication, no translation intermediaries
- Deep familiarity with Chinese investors' requirements and documents
- A partner network across China and Saudi Arabia
Our services
Comprehensive legal services to the highest professional standards, from the courtroom to the negotiating table.
Foreign investment & corporate law
Incorporating, licensing, governing and liquidating foreign entities, with a team that helped establish 15+ foreign companies and includes certified Chinese and international counsel.
Company formation & corporate services
Local incorporations, articles of association, shareholder agreements and corporate governance.
Cancelling municipal & administrative fines
Statutory objections against municipal penalties, seeking cancellation or reduction.
Labor disputes & settlements
Representing employers and employees before the labor courts under the Saudi Labor Law.
Debt collection & enforcement
Pursuing debtors and enforcing judgments and instruments through the enforcement courts.
Construction & supply disputes
Contract disputes: payment certificates, delay, penalties and termination.
Contract drafting & review
Precise Arabic and English drafting that protects your interests and closes disputes before they open.
Specialized legal opinions
Reasoned written opinions on intricate questions, documented with statutory authority.
Criminal defense & court representation
Professional defense in criminal matters and representation at all levels of litigation.
Inheritance & family charters
Estate division, heir determination and family charter documentation with comparative-law expertise.
Why Manat
01
A multidisciplinary team
Lawyers and consultants across commercial, criminal and international law, under one roof.
02
International & Chinese expertise
Certified Chinese and international counsel serving foreign companies entering the Saudi market.
03
Documented results
900+ judgments won, 837 registered cases and 1,579 hearings attended by our team.
04
Immediate counsel
Direct channels and a team available to respond and advise fast.
Our team
A select group of Saudi and international legal talent.
Abdullah Al-Attawi
Partner, Litigation
Commercial disputes specialist with 300+ judgments won and broad litigation, enforcement and arbitration experience.
Malek Al-Attawi
General Manager
Extensive corporate and foreign-investment practice; contributed to establishing 15+ foreign companies in the Kingdom.
Rakan Al-Shehri
Lawyer, Labor litigation
Handled 189+ cases; specialized in labor disputes and their settlement.
Fahad Al-Ahmari
Lawyer, Inheritance & family
LL.M. in comparative law; specialized in inheritance and family charter matters.
Shen Xiaoming
Counsel, licensed Chinese lawyer
Licensed Chinese lawyer with 12+ years of practice; LL.M. from Tongji University.
Xilu
Counsel, China desk
10+ years supporting Chinese companies entering Middle-East markets.
Blake
Counsel, International law
LL.M. in international trade law from the University of Malaya.
Authorities we work with daily
- Ministry of Justice
- Ministry of Commerce
- Ministry of Investment (MISA)
- Saudi Business Center
- Municipalities & Amanahs
- ZATCA
- GOSI
- Qiwa platform
- Muqeem platform
- Chamber of Commerce