As Chambers notes, "The team at AS&H Clifford Chance offers enviable experience advising government ministries on the development of new legislation and complex negotiations. Lawyers in the practice also represent investors and developers in their interactions with public bodies. The firm has considerable experience acting on matters in the real estate, financial services and energy industries, frequently leveraging its impressive cross-border network to assist with cross-border mandates."

Managing Partner and Head of the Firm's Public Policy, Legislative Drafting and Regulatory practice, Dr. Fahad Abuhimed, also achieved a Band 1 individual ranking, where he is noted "to act on an impressively broad range of legislative development projects, with prodigious experience advising on the development of laws impacting the financial services and energy industries". Alongside Dr. Fahad, Partners Alwaleed Albazaie and Hanan Hassanain have also been recognised, with Alwaleed ranked in Band 2 and Hanan named as "Up and Coming" in this category.

Commenting on the ranking, Dr. Fahad said: "We are honoured to receive this prestigious recognition from Chambers Global, which reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence in public policy and regulatory affairs. This achievement is a testament to the strength of our team, our deep understanding of the evolving legal landscape, and our dedication to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. We will continue to work closely with government entities, regulators, and businesses to navigate complex regulatory challenges and drive meaningful legal and economic transformation in the Kingdom".

Furthermore, we are proud to have retained our Band 1 rankings across core practice areas in Saudi Arabia, including Corporate & Commercial, Capital Markets (Debt and Equity), and Banking & Finance. We are also delighted to see our Disputes practice rise to Band 2, reflecting our continued growth and strength in this area.