Dafer Alsubaie

Managing Partner

Dafer Alsubaie is a founding and managing partner of the Firm, a leading law firm in Saudi Arabia, where he has provided strategic leadership for over a decade. A highly accomplished lawyer, Dafer excels in corporate law, litigation, and arbitration, seamlessly blending these practices to offer clients comprehensive legal solutions. His corporate work focuses on advising domestic and international clients on complex transactions, while his dispute resolution expertise shines through in numerous high-stakes litigation and arbitration cases across the Kingdom.

Dafer has represented Saudi and non-Saudi clients in a wide range of disputes. He has also served as an arbitrator in over 20 cases, leveraging his dual practitioner-and-arbitrator experience to deliver strategic counsel and resolve complex matters effectively. As a qualified Saudi lawyer, he brings deep insight into the local legal landscape. Beyond his firm, Dafer contributes to legal education as a member of the advisory board at the King Abdulaziz University School of Law, shaping the future of the profession in Saudi Arabia.

Expertise

  • Corporate Commercial
  • Litigation & Arbitration
  • Insurance Disputes
  • Civil and Commercial Disputes
  • Corporate law (SPA, SHA, M&A)
  • Land Development & Real Estate

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English

Qualifications

Education

  • Master of Law (LL.M), University of Leicester, UK
  • Bachelor of Law (LL.B.),King Abdulaziz University, KSA

Admissions

  • Ministry of Justice, KSA
  • Saudi Bar Association