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.
Al Zuwayr & Partners is a Saudi-based law firm established to provide legal solutions that match the pace and ambition of today’s business world. Built upon more than a decade of proven advocacy, consultancy and dispute resolution experience, we serve both Saudi and international clients with professionalism, precision, discretion and efficiency.
We are legal advisors; we are strategic partners who guide decision-makers through challenges, opportunities and transformations. Our work reflects a commitment to integrity, discretion and innovation, values that continue to earn us the trust of leading corporations, family offices, entrepreneurs and global investors.
Saudi Arabia
