Riyadh

Building on more than 20 years of experience throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Squire Sanders has established a working relationship with El-Khoury & Partners (EKP) to enhance the global perspective, regional experience and cultural understanding clients need to establish or expand their operations in the region. EKP was founded by Ziad G. El-Khoury, its managing partner and of counsel to Squire Sanders, and includes EK Partners & Al-Enezee Legal Counsel in Riyadh in cooperation with Khulaif Al-Enezee. EKP lawyers are fluent in Arabic, English and French and are based in Riyadh and Beirut. Clients in the MENA region include local businesses and governmental entities as well as multinational companies, financial institutions and private investors.

The two firms have advised on a wide range of projects and matters in countries throughout the region including Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. Working side by side, Squire Sanders and EKP offer clients the international and regional expertise they need to address matters involving: