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Key contacts
Partner and Head of KSA Office: Jean Abboud
Quick facts
# Partners

2

# Other qualified practitioners

6

# Total number of practitioners

8

# Practitioners (worldwide)

100

Languages

12

Key practice areas
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Financial and corporate
Firm overview

BSA LAW is a leading regional law firm based in the Middle East with eight offices spanning five countries. The firm's diverse team of 105 lawyers represents 35 different cultural backgrounds and speaks 22 languages, offering clients a broad, globally informed perspective.

As market leaders in emerging sectors, BSA LAW is dedicated to partnering with clients to support a sustainable and forward-thinking future. More than a traditional law firm, BSA LAW serves as a catalyst for collaboration, creating synergy and driving transformative change.

Founded two decades ago, BSA LAW has grown organically by nurturing talent and investing in people. The firm is recognized as a trusted advisor, offering flexibility, deep expertise, dynamic fee structures and a strong focus on building personal long-term client relationships.

Clients value BSA LAW for delivering clear, actionable advice paired with strategic insights and risk assessments that contribute directly to success in navigating complex challenges.

This ethos guides all aspects of the firm's work, whether supporting emerging startups, multinational corporations, pro bono initiatives or employee development programs. BSA LAW prioritizes a holistic clientcentered approach to achieve sustainable outcomes.

Key practice areas
  • Banking
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • M&A
  • Private equity
  • Project finance
  • Restructuring and insolvency
Sector expertise
  • Agriculture
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Financial services
  • Food and beverage
  • Government and public policy
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Oil and gas
  • Real estate
  • Technology and telecommunications
Other offices

Level 6, Building 3, The Gate DistrictDubai International Financial Centre(DIFC)
Dubai International Financial Centre(DIFC)
PO Box: 262
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
T:+971 45 285 555
E: info@bsalaw.com
W: bsalaw.com

Al Wahda Commercial Tower
Office No.2204 22nd Floor
PO Box: 3667
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
T:+971 26 444 474
E: info@bsalaw.com
W: bsalaw.com

BSA Al Rashdi & Al Barwani Advocates & Legal Consultants
Capital One Building, Office 101,
18th November Street, Way 6826,
Azaiba, Muscat
Oman
T:+968 24 218 555
E: info@bsalaw.com
W: bsalaw.com

Address:
Unit No. 303 & 305, 3rd Floor, Futoro Tower, 7731 Al Malek Street, Al Murabba District,
Riyadh
Tel:+966 11 499 8980 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://bsalaw.com/
Rankings published in 2026
M&A
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Established in 2001 BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates has expanded organically to nine offices in five countries across the Middle East. The firm operates in the Saudi Arabia through its affiliation with Owaid Abdulaziz Owaid AlHathal Law Firm. The firm has an active corporate practice advising both regional and international clients on a full range of corporate and commercial matters including mergers and acquisitions.

 

 

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