At Abuhimed Alsheikh Alhagbani Law Firm (AS&H) in co-operation with Clifford Chance, the real estate and construction team is very highly regarded for its expertise in handling complex transactions, developments and financing matters for high-profile clients. Contractual matters are a key area of instruction for the group. Majid Al-Sheikh heads up the practice; recently promoted partner Sultan F. AlFayez is well-versed in advising on corporate-focused real estate cases, including M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring issues.
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Testimonials
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- The individuals I have worked with at Clifford Chance demonstrate exceptional technical knowledge, professionalism, and a strong grasp of both international standards and regional legal frameworks. Majed Alsheikh, in particular, stands out for his commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate complex development and construction structures with clarity and precision. The team’s associates consistently reflect the same high standards — diligent, responsive, and proactive in anticipating client needs. What sets them apart from competitors is their practical approach, seamless coordination across disciplines and jurisdictions, and their ability to provide clear, actionable advice that supports strategic decision-making. I have especially valued their accessibility, consistency, and commitment to delivering high-quality work under tight timelines.
- Clifford Chance’s Real Estate and Construction team combines global excellence with a deep understanding of local market dynamics, making it uniquely positioned to handle large-scale and complex development projects in the region. The team stands out for its ability to integrate real estate, construction, finance, and corporate expertise under one seamless platform, providing comprehensive and commercially sound solutions. Their approach is highly collaborative, combining technical precision with a pragmatic understanding of project realities and stakeholder expectations. What distinguishes them from competitors is the consistency of partner involvement, the clarity of their advice, and their ability to anticipate and mitigate risks early in the transaction lifecycle. The practice has also shown innovation in digital document management, process efficiency, and diversity of talent across its regional offices, reflecting a forward-looking and client-centric culture.
- ‘Their expertise sets them apart from competitors, backed by deep knowledge and confident, capable leadership.’
- ‘Experienced team.'
- ‘Majid Al Sheikh has worked on most of the recent landmark real estate and corporate initiatives in the Kingdom and is well respected in the PIF world. Given the legal landscape is developing rapidly in the Kingdom, it is important to have an individual who is able to anticipate what is likely to be acceptable to the regulatory authorities, and Majid is able to do that for his clients and look for solutions to address grey areas.'
Key clients
- King Salman International Airport Development Company
- Qiddiya Investment Company
- New Murabba Development Company
- SAL
- MBC
- Saudi Entertainment Ventures Company (SEVEN)
- SAMREF
- Riyadh Lake Development Company
- AlSoudah Development Company
- Diriyah Gate Company Limited
- Royal Commission of AlUla
- Riyadh Airports Company
- ROSHN
- Ardara
Work highlights
Advising the King Salman International Airport Development Company on all matters relating to construction and real estate development.
Advising the New Murraba Development Company on the production of FIDIC-based templates for NMDC’s construction and real estate development works, as well as other construction and real estate issues.
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Practice head
Majid Al-Sheikh
Other key lawyers
Daniel Royle; Fahad Abuhimed; Hanan Hassanain; Sultan F. AlFayez; Dmitry Gumenyuk; Fares AlMasri