Naif Al-Shareef Law Firm

“If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.”

Justice Louis Brandeis

Company Overview

Naif Sultan Al-Shareef Law Firm, is a premier law firm dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services with strategic insight and professional excellence.

Our Vision

To be the trusted legal partner in the region by providing strategic, innovative, and ethical legal solutions that empower our clients to overcome their challenges and uphold the rule of law.

Our Mission

To deliver exceptional legal services tailored to our clients’ needs, grounded in professionalism, integrity, and strategic foresight.

Our Values

§ Integrity – We stand for honesty, ethics, and transparency.

§ Excellence – We strive for top-quality results in every case.

§ Client Focus – We prioritize our clients’ goals and interests.

§ We integrate profound legal expertise with strategic foresight.

Founder’s Message

As the founder of the firm, I believe that the law is not merely a profession, but a responsibility toward justice and society. We seek to combine expertise, foresight, and ethical advocacy to support our clients in their challenges and ambitions.

PRACTICE AREAS

(1)                     Commercial & Corporate Law.

Specialized Areas.

§ Company Formation & Structuring: registration of various company types, drafting, reviewing Articles of Association and company bylaws. And corporate restructuring and liquidation procedures, corporate Governance & Compliance, preparing internal governance policies and charters, ensuring board and committee compliance with applicable regulations, and advisory on the Saudi Companies Law and related legal frameworks.

§ Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): negotiation, drafting of merger and acquisition agreements, legal due diligence and risk assessment, and securing regulatory approvals.

§  Commercial Contracts: drafting and reviewing contracts including supply, distribution, partnerships, franchises, commercial agencies, managing contractual risks and liabilities.

§ Commercial Disputes: representing companies in commercial litigation before courts and judicial committees, arbitration &alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and evaluating legal risks for companies and their directors.

§ Intellectual Property in Business Context: protecting trademarks, patents, trade secrets and managing copyright and IP rights in corporate environments.

(2)                       Agricultural & Environmental Law.

Specialized Areas.

§ Legal Framework for Agricultural Investment Relations: regulating the relationship between the government and farmers or agricultural investors. And handling support systems, subsidies, and agricultural usage permits.

§ Environmental & Regulatory Compliance: supporting companies in complying with the regulations of the Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture. And navigating environmental regulations, usage permits, and policies related to pesticides and fertilizers.

§ Agri-Business & Commercial Contracts: drafting and reviewing contracts between suppliers, farmers, government entities, handling purchase agreements, supply contracts, agricultural franchise arrangements, and tenders.

§ Administrative Law: representing clients in disputes against government entities when unfair regulatory decisions are issued. Filing administrative appeals and handling decisions issued by the Ministry of Environment or the National Agricultural Company.

§ Agricultural Labor Law: Regulating the relationship between companies and farmers or agricultural workers. And resolving disputes related to wages, working hours, or occupational injuries in the agricultural sector.

§ Disputes: resolving disputes related to agricultural land and water rights.

(3)                       Labor & Employment Disputes.

Specialized Areas.

§ Labor litigation: representing employers or employees before labor courts. And defense in cases of wrongful termination, wage disputes, and workplace injuries.

§ Employment Contracts: drafting and reviewing individual and collective employment agreements. And developing employment terms and internal policies in line with Saudi Labor Law.

§ Labor dispute resolution & mediation: negotiating and mediating disputes to achieve out-of-court settlements. And preparing legal settlement and termination agreements.

§ End-of-Service & Entitlements: Calculating end-of-service benefits. And Advising on statutory rights upon termination or resignation.

§ Workplace Policies & Compliance: drafting internal labor regulations approved by the Ministry of Human Resources. And assisting employers in building effective compliance and HR systems.

§ Internal Investigations & Disciplinary Procedures: Supporting employers in conducting workplace investigations. And drafting legal warnings and justified termination notices.

§  Foreign Labor & Employment Regulations: handling violations related to labor and residency laws. And advising on labor matters involving foreign workers, visas, and permits.

(4)                        Customs & Tax Issues.

Specialized Areas.

§ Customs Disputes: challenging customs valuation or reclassification decisions. and representing clients before the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) & relevant dispute committees. And defending against smuggling allegations or customs violations.

§ Tariff Classification & Tax Treatment: Advising on tariff classification of goods and products. And applying customs and tax exemptions under Saudi and international regulations.

§ Zakat & Tax Compliance: advising on zakat obligations for companies, income tax compliance for foreign entities and branches, reviewing zakat and tax filings to minimize risks.

§ Tax Objections & Appeals: drafting formal objections, legal appeals, representing clients before tax dispute resolution committees.

§ Negotiation: Negotiating settlements on tax claims and assessments.

§ Regulatory Compliance & Risk Advisory: assessing corporate compliance with ZATCA regulations, developing long-term tax and customs compliance strategies, and monitoring legislative updates to ensure timely alignment.

(5)                       Arbitration & Dispute Resolution.

Specialized Areas.

§ Commercial Arbitration: representing companies in local and international arbitration disputes, drafting arbitration clauses in commercial contracts and advocating before recognized arbitration centers (e.g. SCCA, ICC).

§ Government & Public Contract Arbitration: resolving disputes arising from government procurement and construction contracts. And advocating on behalf of clients in arbitrations involving public and quasi-governmental entities.

§ Mediation & Negotiation: conducting professional mediation sessions to resolve disputes amicably and leading negotiations on behalf of clients in complex commercial or partnership matters.

§ Arbitral Award Enforcement: filing for recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards before Saudi courts and challenging or seeking annulment of awards based on legal grounds.

§ Pre-Dispute Advisory: assessing legal risks and strategies before initiating arbitration or litigation and providing strategic guidance for negotiation or alternative resolution paths.

(6)                       International Trade & Contracts.

Specialized Areas.

§ Cross-Border Commercial Contracts: drafting, negotiating international supply, distribution, agency agreements, structuring joint ventures and international partnership arrangements. And advising on applicable foreign law clauses and dispute resolution mechanisms.

§ Import & Export Compliance: advising on customs regulations, tariffs, and international trade restrictions, ensuring compliance with Saudi and international trade regulations (e.g. WTO rules) and assisting with documentation, licensing, and regulatory procedures.

§ International Sales of Goods (CISG & INCOTERMS): drafting contracts in line with the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) and advising on INCOTERMS and risk allocation in international shipments.

§ Trade Finance & Letters of Credit: advising on financial instruments in trade deals, including letters of credit, guarantees, and payment terms. And handling disputes arising from non-performance or breach in financing arrangements.

§ Export Controls & Sanctions Advisory: legal guidance on compliance with export control laws and international sanctions and risk assessment and structuring of lawful cross-border transactions.

§  Dispute Resolution in International Trade: representing clients in disputes arising from international trade contracts and arbitration and litigation under international trade frameworks.

 (7) Foreign Investment.

Specialized Areas.

§ Legal and Regulatory Affairs: foreign investment laws and regulations, international commercial contracts and agreements, company laws related to foreign ownership and subsidiaries, dispute resolution (e.g., international arbitration such as ICSID), investor protection and legal guarantees, regulation of free zones and special economic zones.

§ Finance and Economics: Feasibility studies for foreign investment projects, financial risk assessment in host countries, foreign exchange regulations and capital movement, economic impact analysis of foreign investment.

§ Business and Management: multinational enterprise management, market entry strategies for foreign investors, government relations and regulatory compliance, cross-border mergers and acquisitions

§ International Trade: bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, foreign investment’s influence on trade balances, WTO-related investment and trade regulations. Advising on the impact of bilateral or multilateral trade agreements on business operations.

§ Sustainable Development and CSR: environmentally and socially responsible investment, environmental and social impact assessments, governance, transparency, and anti-corruption compliance

§ Taxation and Zakat: tax incentives for foreign investors, double taxation treaties, Zakat implications for foreign companies.

§ Intellectual Property (IP): protection of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, technology and knowledge transfer agreements, licensing and IP compliance for foreign entities.

§ Key Sectors & Premium Residency: real Estate sector under certain regulations, smart agricultural investments, healthcare sector, tourism and entertainment, technology and innovation, education sector, financial services, renewable energy and environment.

Why Choose US?

• Deep legal expertise paired with strategic vision.

• Bilingual services with international understanding.

• Tailored legal solutions for modern legal challenges.

• Commitment to client success and legal excellence.