Licensed English Solicitor with over 25 years Saudi Law Practice Experience
Babul J. Parikh is an English-qualified lawyer with over 25 years of extensive legal experience, primarily focused on the Middle East, and particularly Saudi Arabia. He has built a distinguished career as a senior legal advisor and partner in several prestigious international and regional law firms.
He is a former partner at White & Case and Baker Botts in Saudi Arabia, and also served as Head of Country for Al Tamimi & Company in the Kingdom. These roles have positioned him as a leading figure in the region’s legal landscape, advising on high-profile and complex transactions.
Babul’s core practice areas include foreign direct investment, investment licensing and structuring, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, infrastructure and projects and government contracting. He regularly advises multinational clients entering or expanding in the Saudi and broader GCC markets.
His work spans a diverse range of sectors, including mining and metals, oil and gas, petrochemicals, energy and natural resources, manufacturing, education, real estate and construction, and healthcare.
Babul is also highly experienced in general corporate and commercial law, covering areas such as commercial agency, franchise arrangements, foreign investment structuring, and regulatory compliance.
In addition to transactional work, he has been involved in dispute resolution, representing clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters, including debt recovery in Saudi Arabia. He is known for his strategic insights, commercial acumen, and deep understanding of the Saudi legal and regulatory environment.
Over the course of his career, Babul has worked with government entities, major conglomerates, and international investors, delivering tailored legal solutions with a strong emphasis on execution and results.
His long-standing presence in the region, combined with a deep understanding of what both local and international investors seek, has made him a trusted advisor for clients navigating Saudi Arabia’s dynamic and evolving legal landscape.
Rule & Options is a promising local law firm specializing in the provision of tailored legal services. The firm focuses on supporting businesses by offering precise legal advice related to company formation and the structuring of internal partnerships. It possesses extensive experience in corporate governance and the development of internal policies.
The firm also delivers advanced legal services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and legal due diligence. Rule & Options plays a significant role in the protection of intangible assets, particularly in matters related to intellectual property. Its services further extend to providing legal opinions on labor law, competition law, and capital market regulations concerning offering and listing.
Rule & Options has a strong track record in litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution, with notable expertise in resolving commercial, corporate, and intellectual property disputes.
As part of our commitment to delivering specialized legal solutions aligned with the evolving Saudi market and its openness to investment, we place strong emphasis on foreign investment and intellectual property, recognizing them as critical legal pillars that support the business environment and safeguard its vital assets.
In the field of foreign investment, we assist investors in establishing a solid legal foundation for their operations in Saudi Arabia. This includes guiding them toward the optimal legal structure and ensuring alignment with applicable laws and regulations. We closely monitor licensing and regulatory procedures, and provide legal guidance in dealings with competent authorities. We also offer expert opinions on compliance obligations and corporate governance requirements. Our team supports clients in preparing the necessary documents and contracts to build successful and stable partnerships, and we provide advisory services related to capital market offering and listing processes, when applicable.
In the field of intellectual property, we place the utmost importance on the protection of intangible assets, given their critical role in building market value and enhancing competitive advantage. Our approach covers preventive and regulatory aspects, including the registration of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and industrial designs. We ensure that the relevant legal procedures are properly followed, both locally and internationally.
We adopt a proactive strategy to mitigate legal risks by developing tailored intellectual property protection plans, drafting and reviewing exploitation agreements, and representing clients in litigation or arbitration proceedings arising from IP-related disputes.
At Rule & Options, we believe that enabling investment and safeguarding intellectual assets are essential to business growth and sustainability. Accordingly, we are committed to delivering precise and thoughtful legal care, grounded in deep regulatory knowledge and aimed at helping our clients achieve their goals with clarity and confidence.
Saudi Arabia
