Litigation

Litigation is the process that can be followed when a dispute arises between two or more parties. It is essential to hire a licensed and authorized law firm to receive this service in the best possible way, whether through direct attendance or via the internet. Below are the details of the litigation system in Saudi Arabia, and how to obtain this service and achieve your legal requirements through it.

What does it mean for a law firm to provide litigation services to you?

The concept of litigation refers to the procedures that provide appropriate judicial solutions for two parties who were unable to reach a friendly settlement. Litigation ensures that rights are clarified, protected, and achieved.

Law firms represent their clients in legal cases before administrative, general, appellate, executive courts, as well as dispute resolution committees, arbitration committees, and others.

At Sahil Law Firm, we dedicate all our legal expertise to achieve the best results for our clients in litigation. We rely on the best global principles and standards and strive to be a leader in this field in Saudi Arabia, with a team of experts and specialists in various types of cases.

An Overview of the Litigation System in Saudi Arabia

The litigation system in Saudi Arabia consists of three levels as follows:

1. First-degree courts: This occurs in primary courts when the plaintiff files the case for the first time.
2. Second-degree courts: This takes place in appellate courts if the plaintiff is not satisfied with the ruling of the first-degree court. The appellate court may either uphold or overturn the initial judgment.
3. Third-degree courts: These are the highest courts, and their rulings can only be appealed in exceptional cases.

Regardless of the litigation procedures required for our clients’ legal situations, we are fully prepared to handle them with the best possible approach, supported by our team of specialists and experts in this field at both the knowledge and professional levels.

Litigation Phases and Procedures in Saudi Arabia

We possess adequate experience in litigation law and procedures before all Saudi courts in various civil, commercial, administrative cases, and more, as follows:

1. A thorough legal study of the case and the identification of key points to be addressed.
2. Preparing reports, memoranda, and necessary documents for filing the lawsuit and communicating with the opposing parties if needed.
3. Filing the lawsuit before the competent court.
4. Advocating in court.
5. Submitting appeals and challenging judgments.
6. Monitoring the case until it is successfully resolved.

Saudi litigation law requires that both parties attend the session in person or be represented by a proxy, with the necessary conditions for the validity of the representative’s attendance.

If the plaintiff fails to attend the hearing without providing an acceptable excuse, the lawsuit is dismissed, and the case is removed from the docket, unless decided otherwise by the Supreme Court.

If the defendant fails to attend the first session, the case will be postponed to another date, and if they miss the postponed session, the court can rule in absentia, and the defendant has the right to object within a specified period. If the defendant fails to attend the session for objections, the ruling will be final.

Types of Courts You Can Litigate In Within the Saudi System

The courts in Saudi Arabia are classified into three main types as follows:

1. The Supreme Court: Located in Riyadh, its role is to monitor the proper application of religious and regulatory laws.
2. Appeals Courts: These exist in each region of the Kingdom, and their job is to review rulings from the first-degree courts within their jurisdiction.
3. First-degree Courts: These courts issue rulings on all cases within their geographic and subject-specific jurisdiction. They are divided into five types: General Courts, Criminal Courts, Family Courts, Labor Courts, and Commercial Courts.

Our team at Sahil Law Firm, which specializes in various cases, ensures that its work in the Saudi litigation system complies with Islamic Sharia law, whether in rights cases, commercial cases, labor issues, or cases related to the Administrative Court. We also have a specialized team for following up on the enforcement of judgments and assisting our clients in reclaiming their rights.

Key Litigation Services We Offer

You can rely on Sahil Law Firm for the best litigation services in various matters before the relevant authorities in Saudi Arabia, including:

• Representation in legal cases.
• Litigation in the commercial and industrial sector.
• Real estate litigation.
• Criminal litigation.
• Civil litigation.
• Dispute resolution.
• Financial securities litigation.
• Risk assessment and liability.
• Debt recovery procedures.
• Intellectual property claims.
• Family law cases.
• Labor law cases.
• Electronic litigation services, and more.

Dealing with legal disputes can be overwhelming, but an experienced lawyer with knowledge of Saudi litigation law will help improve your chances of achieving positive outcomes.

Electronic Litigation Services

The Ministry of Justice in Saudi Arabia has introduced electronic litigation services as part of the digital transformation efforts, aiming for faster processing and convenience for citizens, lawyers, judges, and all parties involved in the justice system.

At Sahil Law Firm, we have extensive experience in dealing with the mechanisms and tools of this type of litigation through the “Najiz” portal. We help our clients save time and effort, streamline litigation procedures, and successfully complete them, with the option to attend hearings remotely and handle court decisions and rulings in all legal forms.

We assist clients with all types of electronic litigation sessions, including trial sessions and virtual sessions via video calls, which can be attended by all parties using communication tools approved by the Ministry of Justice.

What Sets Us Apart

Sahil Law Firm, which is licensed by the Ministry of Justice in Saudi Arabia, takes pride in having a large client base that relies on our litigation services. We focus on achieving their goals and requirements using the best legal methods and approaches, keeping in mind the following principles:

• Maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of our clients.
• Professionalism and high-level competence.
• Optimal use of all technological resources and modern techniques to facilitate our legal tasks in the quickest and best possible manner.
• Effective communication with clients, providing them with the latest updates on their cases and offering honest evaluations once we study and analyze them.
• The ability to provide appropriate legal solutions and represent our clients in various litigation procedures.
• Our ability to solve problems, communicate facts clearly and concisely, and possess advanced analytical skills, all developed from handling thousands of cases at both electronic and in-person litigation stages.

Any legal problem requires the engagement of specialized lawyers with the appropriate scientific and professional expertise to find suitable solutions in line with the laws and regulations in place. Rest assured that we strive to recover and protect your rights in the correct manner.

At Sahil Law Firm, we put our utmost efforts into offering various legal services, including litigation in different cases, no matter their complexity. We promise you peace of mind, confidence, and assurance that we will do our best to get the best result possible for you.