Lawyer and legal counsel for clients in the Eastern Province

Our services for clients in Dammam, Khobar, Jubail and Al-Ahsa

Long contracting chains are common in the Eastern Province: a project owner, a main contractor, subcontractors, suppliers and specialized labor. A breakdown in any link affects the other parties, which is why these matters require a careful reading of the contracts and their annexes.

• Contract Drafting & Review: reviewing construction contracts, industrial supply contracts, purchase orders and guarantees before signing.
• Commercial Disputes: disputes involving subcontractors and suppliers, and claims for progress payments and retention amounts.
• Labor & Employment Disputes: cases involving technical workers, entitlements and terminations before the Labor Court in Dammam.
• Regulatory Compliance: reviewing the obligations and internal policies of businesses operating in industrial environments.
• Dispute Resolution & Arbitration: examining arbitration and mediation clauses in industrial contracts and choosing the appropriate route.
• Administrative Cases: grievances against fines and administrative decisions relating to licenses and business activity.

How do we serve you in Dammam, Khobar, Jubail, Al-Ahsa and Dhahran?

The office is based in Riyadh and Jazan, and we serve our clients in Dammam, Khobar, Jubail, Al-Ahsa and Dhahran through the approved electronic judicial channels: consultations are held remotely, cases are filed and followed up through Najiz, and many hearings are attended by video. When a matter requires in-person attendance before an authority in the region, we agree on this in advance within the scope of the engagement.

1. Initial summary: Send a brief summary of the matter via WhatsApp or email, mentioning the city and the authority involved in the matter, if any.
2. Document review: Documents are sent electronically, and we identify what is missing and what needs clarification before forming an opinion.
3. Agreeing on scope: We set out the scope of work and the fees in writing, and the power of attorney is issued electronically through Najiz when representation is needed.
4. Official follow-up: Proceedings and hearings are followed through e-litigation and the Moeen platform, and we arrange attendance when the matter requires it.

The nature of cases in the Eastern Province

In and around Jubail, large industrial facilities and the contractors that serve them operate, giving rise to disputes over change orders, delayed approvals, letters of guarantee and penalties deducted from progress payments. In these matters we request the full contract, meeting minutes and technical correspondence, because the details of execution often decide the dispute.

In Dammam and Khobar, home to ports, logistics services and administrative offices, transport, storage and supply contracts are common. Al-Ahsa combines agricultural, commercial and industrial activity, and disputes over family partnerships and contracts for the sale of crops and equipment recur there.

Competent judicial authorities in the Eastern Province

Dammam has a Commercial Court and a Labor Court, and the Administrative Court of the Board of Grievances in the region hears administrative cases. Cases in Al-Ahsa, Jubail and the other governorates are heard before the competent courts or circuits there, depending on the type of case.

Proceedings are followed up through Najiz and the Moeen platform, and many hearings can be attended by video, with attendance arranged when a matter requires it.

The procedural information on this page is general and may change; jurisdiction and deadlines are verified in each matter individually.