1. General

Fahad Abuhimed, Majid Alsheikh, Mansoor Alhagbani and Clifford Chance Law Firm ("AS&H Clifford Chance" or "the Firm") is a limited liability company registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under Commercial Register number 1010463703. Its registered office and principal place of business is at Building 15, The Business Gate, King Khaled International Airport Road, Cordoba District, Riyadh, P.O. BOX: 90239, Riyad 11613, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AS&H Clifford Chance is authorized and regulated by the Saudi Bar Association – NIC ID number 7009448064.
In relation to AS&H Clifford Chance, the term “partner,” as used on this website, refers to a licensed lawyer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who is a shareholder, director, or holds an equivalent senior position within the firm, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Confirmation of the professional status or licensing of any individual referred to as a partner at AS&H Clifford Chance can be provided upon request.

2. Applicable laws and regulations

AS&H Clifford Chance is governed by Saudi Arabian laws and regulations. As such, AS&H Clifford Chance has dThank you, Parul.

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developed a suite of internal policies and procedures that comply with all applicable Saudi laws, regulations and professional standards applicable to the practice of law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition, internationally accepted standards across a range of areas and functions relevant to the Firm have also been adopted.

3. Ethics and professional standards policy

AS&H Clifford chance is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards. These apply to all our people, regardless of role. AS&H Clifford Chance people are required to act professionally and in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and Saudi Bar Association rules.

These ethical and professional standards include:

• acting with integrity, professionalism and fairness
• acting in the best interests of each client, including providing a proper standard of service to our clients
• upholding the rule of law and the proper administration of justice
• behaving in a way that maintains the trust the public has in the provision of legal services
• maintaining our independence

AS&H Clifford Chance has internal policies intended to help its people comply with these standards and with relevant laws and regulations.

4. Anti-corruption statement

AS&H Clifford Chance has a zero-tolerance policy towards bribery and corruption. We are committed to:

• conducting business in a manner that complies with applicable laws and is consistent with the highest ethical standards including, among other things, standards intended to prevent bribery and corruption, and
• using our best endeavours to ensure that those who perform services for and on behalf of AS&H Clifford Chance – including employees, contractors, foreign counsel and agents – are aware of and share our commitment to conducting business ethically.

AS&H Clifford Chance is subject to the anti-corruption laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including but not limited to the Anti-Bribery Law (Royal Decree M/36) and relevant provisions under the Saudi Penal Law and other applicable legislation. The Firm has also adopted the UK Bribery Act 2010 and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy has been approved by the senior management at the Firm. This policy is based on an assessment of internal and external bribery risks specific to our operations and reflects the core standards that the Firm expects all individuals and entities performing services for or on behalf of the Firm to uphold when acting in that capacity.

AS&H Clifford Chance will not use third parties or intermediaries to engage on its behalf in unethical practices that would be prohibited under any applicable laws, including the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia such as the Anti-Bribery Law (Royal Decree M/36), which criminalizes bribery of public officials and prohibits facilitation payments and improper advantages in both the public and private sectors. AS&H Clifford Chance expects all third parties and intermediaries it engages—whether operating in Saudi Arabia or elsewhere—to fully comply with these legal standards and to act with integrity and transparency when acting on behalf of or for the benefit of the Firm. Consistent with the expectations of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), AS&H Clifford Chance is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and has implemented internal procedures, as outlined in its Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, to encourage employees to report violations or concerns without fear of retaliation.
For more detailed information about our policies and procedures, please contact us.

5. Data Privacy

AS&H Clifford Chance is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As part of our joint venture, we also adhere to a global data protection policy based on EU data protection principles, ensuring a high standard of privacy and security across our operations. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Statement.

6. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policies and Procedures

We are fully committed to complying with all applicable anti-money laundering (AML) obligations under the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the Anti-Money Laundering Law and its implementing regulations, as overseen by the Ministry of Justice. The Firm's AML policy has been extended to also reflect the highest international standards, including the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations and the EU Fifth Money Laundering Directive.

We conduct thorough client due diligence (CDD) on all new clients and relevant associated individuals and entities, and we perform ongoing monitoring of existing client relationships. Where necessary for these purposes, we seek relevant information from third party data suppliers. Where individuals have supplied personal data for this purpose, we will only use it for that purpose and will keep it only as long as the relevant AML and data protection legislation requires.

The Firm also has internal procedures to ensure that any suspicions of money laundering are reported to the appropriate authorities where there is an obligation to do so. Lawyers and staff are provided with training on these issues upon joining the Firm as well as through the mandatory annual refresher training sessions.

7. Human rights

AS&H Clifford Chance is committed to upholding and implementing human rights standards in accordance with applicable Saudi laws and regulations.

8. Anti-Trafficking

AS&H Clifford Chance is committed to upholding the highest standards in preventing all forms of slavery, forced labor, and human trafficking in its business or in its supply chains, in full compliance with applicable Saudi laws. This includes adherence to the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law (Royal Decree No. M/40 dated 21/7/1430H).

9. Copyright and links

The materials contained on this website are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice. AS&H Clifford Chance does not accept any responsibility for any loss which may arise from reliance on information published on this site.

Unless otherwise stated, all materials published on this website are the copyright works of AS&H Clifford Chance. You may make copies of materials published which are of interest to you for your own personal use and you may provide occasional copies of individual publications (in paper or electronic form) to others for information purposes only provided that you do so free of charge. When you do make copies for yourself or others, the content of the published material and the copyright notices must remain intact, your communication of the content must not be misleading or inaccurate and a copy of this notice must accompany any copies of the materials which you provide to others. You may not republish any content or material available on our website on any other public website or alerter service without our prior written consent. You may not create a link to any part of our website, without our prior written consent, which can be requested by contacting us. No other use of the materials published on this website is permitted without the express prior written consent of AS&H Clifford Chance.

10. Disclaimer

The information, materials, and opinions presented on this website are provided for general informational purposes only. They are not intended to constitute legal, regulatory, or other professional advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with qualified professionals regarding your specific circumstances under Saudi Arabian law.

AS&H Clifford Chance and any of its affiliated entities do not accept any responsibility or liability for any loss or damage that may arise directly or indirectly from reliance on the information, materials, or opinions provided on this website. If you require further information or clarification regarding any of the content published here, you are encouraged to contact a partner at AS&H Clifford Chance.

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