Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP has secured a licence to practice law in Saudi Arabia, intending to operate in the capital, Riyadh, through a Saudi professional company arrangement, following its association in 2022 with local firm Alrubayyi & Attorneys.

The Riyadh office is to be led by Saudi litigator Nasser Alrubayyi, as a two-partner, eight-attorney team tackles numerous large cases including complex arbitrations and high-stakes construction disputes, Quinn Emanuel’s calling card.