Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner leads on complex commercial contracts in a variety of regulated industries, most recently retail and education. The firm is also instructed regarding changes in management structures and on Saudi regulatory compliance. ‘One of the deans of the international bar in Saudi’, Sam Eversman joined the firm’s Al Khobar office in April 2025 from AlSawaed Law Firm, and is joined by Othman Alshmry.
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- 'Although new to BCLP, the longevity of the team and their responsiveness makes them unique. Also, they can advise fully on local Saudi law, and all international aspects of any deal. Unlike most other international law firms, they have local Saudi litigation capabilities. Sam Eversman is one of the deans of the international bar in Saudi, having practiced there for more than 30 years.’
Key clients
- iFOREX
Work highlights
Assisting iFOREX providing regulatory advice regarding licensing regimes in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Advising in connection with a new hotel to be constructed in the city of Riyadh, which will be our client’s second operated hotel in Saudi Arabia.
Advising a leading Denmark-based retailer on the initial registration and amendment of the Saudi franchise agreement of a globally-recognised retail brand, and on recording the agreement on the official franchise portal, as well as advising on franchise matters.
Practice head
Sam Eversman
Other key lawyers
Othman Alshmry