Baker & McKenzie LLP
12/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/15/2025 01:20
Baker McKenzie Relocates Riyadh Office to Laysen Valley, Further Strengthening its Presence in Saudi Arabia
In a move that reflects its continued growth and long-term commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, leading international law firm Baker McKenzie has relocated its Riyadh office to Laysen Valley, one of the city's emerging business hubs and host to more than 50 prominent local and multinational businesses. The new location further strengthens the Firm's ability to serve clients more closely and strategically, while reinforcing its long-standing status as a key player in the region's evolving legal landscape.
The relocation follows the recent establishment of Baker McKenzie's Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh and represents a strategic milestone in the firm's Middle East growth strategy.
"Our move to Laysen Valley marks a significant chapter in our growth journey in Saudi Arabia," said Karim Nassar, Managing Partner, Saudi Arabia. "It follows strategic lateral partner hires and internal promotions across our transactional, advisory, and dispute resolution practices in recent years, and underscores our ongoing investment in our people, our clients, and the future of legal services in the Kingdom. The new office is designed to foster even more collaboration and innovation."
The new Riyadh office features a modern, collaborative workspace built to international specifications, promoting wellbeing and productivity.
Matthew Dening, General Manager of the RHQ and a member of the Firm's Global Management Committee, commented: "Our move to Laysen Valley reinforces our commitment to the Kingdom, our clients and our people. We have created a working environment ideally suited to collaboration and serving our clients. Our new space is further evidence of our ambitions in the region's dynamic business landscape."
The relocation along with several strategic partner additions and promotions to the Middle East team underscores Baker McKenzie's commitment to building a diverse and dynamic team across all key practice areas, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive legal solutions to clients in Saudi Arabia and throughout the region.
Baker McKenzie has been active in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region since the 1970s, either directly or in cooperation with local law firms. Baker McKenzie now has a total of eight offices in the region, including its two Saudi offices.
The relocation follows the recent establishment of Baker McKenzie's Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh and represents a strategic milestone in the firm's Middle East growth strategy.
"Our move to Laysen Valley marks a significant chapter in our growth journey in Saudi Arabia," said Karim Nassar, Managing Partner, Saudi Arabia. "It follows strategic lateral partner hires and internal promotions across our transactional, advisory, and dispute resolution practices in recent years, and underscores our ongoing investment in our people, our clients, and the future of legal services in the Kingdom. The new office is designed to foster even more collaboration and innovation."
The new Riyadh office features a modern, collaborative workspace built to international specifications, promoting wellbeing and productivity.
Matthew Dening, General Manager of the RHQ and a member of the Firm's Global Management Committee, commented: "Our move to Laysen Valley reinforces our commitment to the Kingdom, our clients and our people. We have created a working environment ideally suited to collaboration and serving our clients. Our new space is further evidence of our ambitions in the region's dynamic business landscape."
The relocation along with several strategic partner additions and promotions to the Middle East team underscores Baker McKenzie's commitment to building a diverse and dynamic team across all key practice areas, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive legal solutions to clients in Saudi Arabia and throughout the region.
Baker McKenzie has been active in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region since the 1970s, either directly or in cooperation with local law firms. Baker McKenzie now has a total of eight offices in the region, including its two Saudi offices.
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