Energy

The energy sector is one of the key foundations of the national economy, including oil, gas, and renewable energy. Through Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia aimed to achieve economic diversification to reduce oil consumption and promote environmental sustainability. The government executed their goals by launching promising projects with significant investment opportunities for reaching a regional and global leader positioning in the energy sector.

Our Legal Services in the Energy Sector

We seek to become the best law firm for energy companies in Saudi Arabia by supporting our clients’ rights with innovative legal solutions, including:

Dispute resolution and arbitration.
Drafting commercial contracts.
Intellectual and technical property.
Environmental and regulatory compliance.
Mergers and acquisitions.
Financing procedures.
Regulatory licenses and permits.
Projects for transition to renewable energy.
Digital transformation in the energy sector.

Al Othman Legal Team in the Energy Cases

Our legal team is highly experienced in providing legal advice for the energy sector in KSA to solve different complex cases. They are comprehensively and accurately familiar with energy laws and regulations, with their ongoing updates. Additionally, they can professionally deal with global entities and represent clients in international arbitration, and support them with highly efficient legal solutions after a precise analysis of each case to ensure protection of their rights.

Mohammed Al Othman

Managing Partner

Bio

Mohammed Al Othman has more than 15 years of legal and administrative experience as the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Al Othman Lawyers & Consultants, established in 2016. He is a licensed lawyer, certified commercial arbitrator, and authorized notary public. He has received multiple professional awards and international accreditations from specialized global bodies, and has been appointed as an accredited legal compliance expert by the Ministry of Entertainment. He is also recognized as the first Saudi lawyer to receive the Best Commercial Lawyer in Saudi Arabia Award for the year 2024.

Abdulrhman Hasan Zaza

Business Development Manager

Bio

Business development manager with 8+ years helping law firms win work, raise their profile, and build strong client relationships across the Middle East. Hands‑on experience with AI Tools, Microsoft365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Introhive, and Foundation, writing winning proposals, joining events, and keeping budgets on track, brought home 13 international awards, and boosting online traffic 25X using smart AI tools. Bachelor of Law graduate, fluent in English and Arabic.

Al Othman’s Role in the Energy Cases

Al Othman is a pioneer law firm for energy companies in Saudi Arabia, aiming to safeguard the legal interests of public and private sector companies, investors, and funders. We provide professional legal solutions and well-thought-out strategies that help our clients achieve their goals. We tailor integrated solutions for different energy sectors, such as gas and oil, renewable energy, petrochemicals, electric, and green hydrogen.

+20

years of
Experiences

Qiddiya Power Package Dispute (SAR 18 million): Representing TBEA in a supply chain dispute with a local contractor regarding transformers and cables for the Qiddiya megaproject, achieving an early-stage settlement that preserved cash flow and project deliverables

Establishing TBEA Power in Saudi Arabia: Structuring and registering the Saudi branch of TBEA, one of the largest power equipment manufacturers in China, securing all MISA and Ministry of Energy licenses, drafting shareholders' agreements, and implementing a bilingual governance framework in line with local content rules

Alfanar Group of Contracts for the Hail Independent Power Plant: Drafted and negotiated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), operation and maintenance (O&M), and long-term supply agreements, incorporating robust risk transfer mechanisms and performance guarantees that satisfied both international financiers and the Ministry of Energy.

Alfanar Compliance Program for Hail Power Plant (US$850 million): Designed and implemented a full regulatory compliance matrix covering ESG, cybersecurity, and competition requirements, ensuring seamless interaction with lenders and government stakeholders.

Riyadh Cables Group: Claims and Variation Management: Managed ongoing contractual claims, change orders, and time extension issues during Metro implementation, mitigating risk exposure and maintaining profit margins through proactive dispute avoidance techniques

Regulations and Laws Related to the Energy Sector

Services related to the energy sector

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Practices