Ashurst marks new association with launch party at British Consulate in Jeddah

The evening, which attracted eminent local and international businesses, provided guests with the opportunity to meet the team and network with existing and future potential business partners.

The new association reflects the ongoing investment Ashurst is making in the region and follows a number of significant instructions and high-profile recent successes for the firm in the Middle East.

The associated office is led by Faisal Adnan Baassiri, former head of legal at SEDCO, a large Saudi, Shari'ah-compliant wealth management company. Faisal is a general practice lawyer, with expertise in general corporate work, real estate and funds. As a Saudi national who has many years' experience within the Kingdom, and Jeddah specifically, Faisal can offer clients local expertise as well as a strong cultural awareness.

The associated office focuses on energy, transport and infrastructure matters and offering corporate services in Jeddah and across the Kingdom.

Joss Dare, head of Ashurst in the Middle East, said, "Jeddah is the first step for us in the Kingdom and we have been very lucky to establish an association with such a highly rated practitioner as Faisal Adnan Baassiri. The economy in Saudi Arabia is undergoing significant expansion and there are substantial business opportunities that fit well with our regional strategic focus."

Faisal Adnan Baassiri added, "I am delighted to help the Ashurst offices in the Middle East grow and develop and it is a pleasure to celebrate the launch of our association with so many leading businesses in the region."