Pinsent Masons Joins KAFDs Growing Business Community

The move places the firm at the center of one of the capital’s fastest-growing financial and business ecosystems. The opening of the new office in KAFD marks an exciting chapter for Pinsent Masons as it steps up to support the Kingdom's dynamic legal and business environment. The firm’s mission remains clear: champion change by contributing to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, promote progress by enhancing local expertise, and ensure smooth business operations amidst ongoing regulatory reforms. KAFD continues to play a central role in enabling this environment, offering a business ecosystem designed to support global firms with integrated infrastructure, connectivity, and proximity to key institutions.

Pinsent Masons has operated in Saudi Arabia for years, advising on major projects spanning infrastructure, energy, real estate and financial services — sectors that sit at the heart of the Kingdom’s economic transformation under Vision 2030. Its relocation to KAFD reflects both the firm’s sustained investment in the market and the broader shift of global institutions toward Riyadh as a leading business hub.

The new office is located in Riyadh's leading business district, where global and regional organizations across multiple industries, including finance, technology, and legal services, operate alongside key Saudi institutions. KAFD's world-class infrastructure and myriad amenities set within a mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly district with excellent transport links make it the ideal destination for Pinsent Masons’ growing ambition in the region.

Over the past year, Pinsent Masons has continued to deepen its role in supporting international organizations navigating the Saudi market, including advising international companies on their expansion into the Kingdom. This work reflects the firm’s strong cross‑border capability and its ability to help clients establish, grow and operate successfully in Saudi Arabia amid a rapidly evolving regulatory and commercial landscape.

Catherine Workman, Head of the Middle East at Pinsent Masons, said the relocation aligns with the firm’s broader regional outlook.

“Saudi Arabia is central to our Middle East strategy,” she said. “Our presence in KAFD reflects both the scale of opportunity we see in the Kingdom and our commitment to growing alongside our clients. Riyadh will continue to play a leading role in shaping our work across the region.”

Ibrahim Alajaji, Managing Partner of Pinsent Masons Saudi Arabia, described the move as a natural evolution of the firm’s presence in the Kingdom.

“This move reflects the strength and maturity of our practice in Saudi Arabia,” said Ibrahim Alajaji. “We have been active in the market for many years, supporting clients on some of the Kingdom’s most significant projects. Our relocation to KAFD reinforces our long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and positions us closer to the clients and sectors driving growth.”

Sultan Alobaida, Chief Commercial Officer at King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), welcomed the firm's arrival at the district.

"We are thrilled to welcome Pinsent Masons to KAFD's thriving business community. The firm has long been part of Riyadh's professional landscape, and its decision to relocate to the district is a strong signal of KAFD's growing position as the address of choice for international organizations looking to strengthen their operations in Saudi Arabia. Pinsent Masons joins KAFD’s growing legal and professional services ecosystem, firmly cementing the district’s status as a world-class business hub and a gateway to opportunity in the region."

The firm’s expanded footprint is expected to further strengthen its ability to support both domestic and international clients navigating Saudi Arabia’s evolving legal and regulatory landscape.