The following words and phrases, wherever mentioned in this Regulation, shall have the meanings indicated in front of each of them, unless the context otherwise requires:

• - Law: The Code of Law Practice.

• - Regulation: The implementing regulation for Regulating the Licensing of foreign law firms.

• - Ministry: Ministry of Justice.

• - Minister: Minister of Justice.

• - Association: Saudi Bar Association.

• - Competent Department: The competent department in the Ministry.

• - Profession: The Law Practice profession as stipulated in Article (1) of the Law.

• - Office: The foreign law firm licensed to practice the profession in the Kingdom in accordance with the provisions of the law.

• - License: The license granted to the foreign law firm to practice the profession in the Kingdom in accordance with the provisions of the law.

• - List: The list of foreign law firms licensed to practice the profession in the Kingdom stipulated in Article (49) of the Law.

• - Non-Saudi Consultant: The consultant registered in the list of non-Saudi consultants.

• - List of non-Saudi consultants: The list stipulated in paragraph (2) of Article (41) of the Law.

Subject to the provisions of Article (45) of the Law; In order to obtain the license, there must be no final judgment against the foreign law firm in a crime that impugns integrity, or a final decision in a serious professional violation; in any country in which it practices the profession - except where a minimum period of five years has elapsed since the execution of the said judgment or decision.

In achieving the minimum stipulated in paragraph (3) of Article (45) of the Law, the following shall be taken into account:

• 1- The country in which the office is represented or in partnership shall be an economically developed country in accordance with the relevant international indicators and benchmarks.

• 2- To approve the representation or partnership in the country or territory, such representation or partnership shall entitle it to practice the profession in that country or region; and that the office has a headquarters in that country or region in which the number of employees practicing law is not less than (three).

For the purposes of calculating the period stipulated in paragraph (2) of Article (45) of the Law, the years of incorporation of the most senior office shall be taken into account in the event of mergers or acquisitions.

The partner representing the office in the Kingdom - as stipulated in paragraph (4) of Article (45) of the Law - is required to:

• 1- To be licensed to practice the profession in accordance with the provisions of the Law or any other foreign law regulating the Practice of Law Profession.

• 2- To have experience in the relevant nature of work for a period of not less than (ten) years; of which (three) years after obtaining a license to Practice the Law Profession.

• 3- Must not have been sentenced a final judgment in a crime that impugns integrity; or a final decision in a serious professional violation in any country in which it practices the profession - except where a minimum period of five years has elapsed since the execution of said judgment or decision.

1- The appointment period of the partner representing the office in the Kingdom shall be calculated according to the calendar year.

2- In the event that the partner is unable to reside or if there is a desire to replace it, the office must nominate an alternative partner who meets the conditions and requirements for appointing the partner stipulated in the Law and Regulations; Provided that this does not affect the office's fulfillment of the period stipulated in Paragraph (4) of Article (45) of the Law.

The foreign law firm submits the license application electronically, accompanied with the following:

• 1- The Authorization of its legal representative to apply for a license to practice the profession in the Kingdom.

• 2- Its license documents at the headquarters and its license documents at other branches.

• 3- License to practice the profession for the partner who represents the office in the Kingdom, and proof of his partnership and previous experience.

• 4- Acknowledgment of not have been sentenced a final judgment or decision against it or its representing partner in a crime that impugns integrity or serious professional violations.

• 5- Obtaining a license from the competent authority to grant foreign investment licenses in the Kingdom.

1- The Office may not practice the profession before membership registration in the Saudi Bar Association, and establishing a headquarters to practice the profession.

2- The office shall notify the competent department upon fulfilling the requirements stipulated in paragraph (1) of this article before practicing the profession.