Z&Co. is pleased to announce that Sarah Gonem, Sarah Sadek and Basma Al Rasheed have been shortlisted for the Lexology Women in Law Awards 2026, recognising their professional achievements and contributions to the legal profession.
Sarah Gonem, Partner – Professional Achievement Award
Sarah Sadek, Counsel – Arbitration Lawyer of the Year
Basma Al Rasheed, Managing Associate – Senior Associate of the Year
These nominations reflect the expertise, dedication and continued contributions of our colleagues, and we are proud to see their achievements recognised among leading legal professionals across the region.
#WomenInlawAward #LexisNexis
Z&Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of Sultan Alamri to Partner and Co-Head of our Regulatory and Public Policy practice in Riyadh.
With over 12 years of experience across Saudi Arabia’s legislative and regulatory ecosystem, including his work at the Shura Council and with international law firms, Sultan brings extensive expertise in legislation, regulation, government advisory and public policy.
Since joining Z&Co., Sultan has played a key role in complex regulatory matters and major policy and institutional development initiatives across the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s new Enforcement Law marks a significant shift in the Kingdom’s enforcement landscape, with important implications for asset tracing, forensic investigations, insolvency, and cross-border asset recovery.
Join Z&Co.’s webinar for a practical overview of the new framework, the key legal developments, and what they mean for professionals operating in or advising on the Saudi market.
Date: 15 July 2026
Time: 3:00 PM (KSA)
Format: Online Webinar
Duration: 60 minutes (including Q&A)
Register here: https://t.co/ajxT3sWMNa
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has introduced a key regulatory shift, prohibiting the use of promissory notes in credit card applications.
This move reinforces responsible financing principles and reflects SAMA’s willingness to act where documentation structures create disproportionate enforcement leverage against retail customers.
Entities are now required to reassess onboarding processes, review existing portfolios, and implement corrective measures within defined timelines. Swipe left for more information.
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has introduced a revised oversight framework for payment systems, marking an important step toward enhancing regulatory clarity, strengthening risk management, and aligning with international best practices. This update reflects the Kingdom’s continued commitment to building a resilient, secure, and innovative financial ecosystem in line with Vision 2030.
As digital payments continue to evolve rapidly, frameworks like these play a critical role in ensuring stability while enabling innovation across the sector.
Read more: https://t.co/fhQwC73H30
Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity framework continues to evolve with the NCA’s issuance of NCNICC-1:2025, introducing binding controls for in-scope private sector entities operating outside critical infrastructure.
Our latest legal update outlines the key requirements and what organisations should do next to assess readiness and address compliance gaps.
اللغة العربية ليست مجرد وسيلة تواصل… بل ذاكرة أمة، وروح حضارة، وجسر ممتد بين الماضي والمستقبل. تؤكد السياسة الوطنية للغة العربية الصادرة مؤخراً بقرار مجلس الوزراء أن لغتنا هي وعاء هويتنا، وأحد مرتكزات سيادتنا الثقافية، ومسؤولية مشتركة في الحفاظ عليها وتمكينها وتعزيز حضورها في كل مجال.
#اللغة_العربية #هويتنا #لغة_الضاد #العربية
The Civil Transactions Law, at article 178, clarified the enforceability of liquidated damages provisions, subject to a number of controls to prevent excessive or insufficient damages payments.
We’re now seeing Saudi court decisions confirming these principles, subject to judicial scrutiny and proportionality control.
Our latest brief highlights key trends and practical considerations for contracting parties.
With SDAIA introducing accreditation certificates under the KSA Personal Data Protection Law, organizations now have a formal way to demonstrate strong privacy governance. This framework is expected to become a key trust signal, especially in cross-border operations and procurement decisions.
Read more here: https://t.co/ZIKXmG4SHb
Z&Co. joined the Saudi Business Law Forum 2025 as a Gold Sponsor, contributing to a day filled with valuable dialogue and meaningful connections.
Thank you to LexisNexis Middle East for bringing the region’s legal community together for an outstanding event.
#LexisNexis
كل عام، ونحن جميعا السواعد التي تبني، والعقول التي تُبدع، والهمم التي لا تهدأ.
كل عام، ونحن جزء لا يتجزأ من هذا الصرح العظيم.
كل عام، ونحن أبناء هذا الوطن الشامخ المعطاء.
كل عام، ومملكتنا قيادةً وشعبًا بخير وعز وفخر.
#اليوم_الوطني_السعودي
We’re proud to share that Z&Co. is shortlisted for three categories at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025 on Thursday 29 May:
• Law Firm of the Year (Saudi Arabia)
• Commercial Litigation Team of the Year
• Real Estate Team of the Year
هي اللغة التي باحت بمكنونات الصدور فكانت الأقرب، وأعربت عن أفكار العقول فكانت الأدق والأصوب.
هي اللغة التي تمكنت بجلاء كلماتها أن تعبر مخارج الحروف لتستقر في مكامن النفوس.
كل عام ولغتنا العربية بكل خير وكل ازدهار ✨
#اليوم_العالمي_للغة_العربية
We’re delighted to be sponsoring the #LegalPlus Arbitration Summit in #Riyadh on 7 November at the Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarters.
We look forward to connecting with industry peers and exchanging insights on key topics shaping the future of arbitration in the region.
Z&Co. has been shortlisted for KSA Law Firm of the Year at the upcoming LegalEra Middle East Awards.
Congratulations to the other shortlisted firms, and watch this space!
#LawFirmOfTheYear#Shortlisted#LegalAward2024#LegalEraAward
في اليوم الوطني ٩٤، نقف على أطلال الأمس، لنبني من تاريخنا صروح المستقبل. كأنما الوطن قصيدة تنبض بالحياة، كل شطر فيها مجدٌ، وكل بيتٍ منها عزّة.
#نحلم_ونحقق_94#اليوم_الوطني_السعودي
يهنئكم فريق الزمخشري ومشاركوه بحلول عيد الأضحى المبارك، سائلين المولى أن يعيده عليكم باليُمن والخير والبركات. كل عام وأنتم بخير
#عيد_الأضحى#الزمخشري_ومشاركوه#السعودية