Drafting & Reviewing Construction Contracts
- Drafting contracts in compliance with applicable law
- Adapting FIDIC-based construction contracts
- Defining scope, timelines, penalties, variations, and payments
- Identifying and addressing gaps in agreements
Construction contracts and disputes in Saudi Arabia
For your matter in Saudi Arabia: Put BaghdadiLaw behind the legal side of your construction project. We advise owners and contractors on contracts, tenders and claims, handling delay, payment and variation disputes through negotiation and representation. Founded in 1957, our firm has handled more than 20,000 cases and legal consultations across its practice. Omar Al-Baghdadi leads the team with over 30 years of legal experience.
BaghdadiLaw’s experience in construction & tender law in Saudi Arabia
BaghdadiLaw brings nearly seven decades of legal practice, since its founding in 1957, to construction and tender matters, with detailed knowledge connecting bid and contract terms to performance obligations, payment certificates and delay claims. Saudi construction and tender advice should identify whether the matter concerns bidding, an awarded public contract or a private project obligation. The listed project services focus on disputes, delay, payment and arbitration. Tender conditions and public-procurement requirements must be checked where they affect the contract or remedy.
The Government Tenders and Procurement Law applies within its scope, while private construction obligations require their relevant contract and legal framework. The project date, employer and executed documents should be identified before selecting the rules. A replacement procurement law was published on 4 September 2026 with commencement 120 days after publication; it is not yet effective on this review date. Check project timing and transition rules before applying the replacement. Distinguish the employer, engineer, main contractor and subcontractor. An instruction or payment certificate must be connected to the role and authority of its issuer.
We agree the work your matter needs: Assess the project claim, delay impact, payment balance or arbitration route according to the contract and stage. The deliverable is agreed for your file: A project-contract assessment and priorities for the relevant time, payment, technical or dispute-resolution review.
Our specialist legal team is led by Omar Al-Baghdadi, with more than 30 years of legal experience. Start online by WhatsApp or email, in Arabic or English, and stay in direct contact with the team within an agreed scope and fee. We operate in Saudi Arabia through licensed partners and lawyers. The responsible lawyer, authority and scope of local representation are agreed before work begins. Share relevant document copies through the agreed channel; keep National Single Sign-On passwords and verification codes private.
Disputes Between Contractors & Owners
- Delays in project delivery
- Non-payment of dues or bank guarantees
- Contract enforcement or termination claims
- Compensation for breaches or unjustified delays
Litigation for Construction Claims
- Representing contractors in commercial and general courts
- Legal claims for outstanding payments and work completion
- Challenging unilateral termination by the owner
- Seeking judicial enforcement or damage compensation
Public Tender & Government Contract Disputes
- Objecting to disqualification or rejection of bids
- Appealing decisions by tender committees
- Challenging illegal cancellations or unfair awarding
- Representation before oversight and procurement bodies
Financial Claims & Compensation
- Claims for additional works and scope changes
- Price variation and extension of time claims
- Delay penalties and disruption costs
- Enforcement of judgments in favor of contractors
Arbitration in Construction Disputes
- Drafting arbitration clauses in construction contracts
- Representing parties in local and international arbitration (SCCA, ICC)
- Technical arbitration for engineering disputes
- Converting awards into enforceable court decisions
Why choose BaghdadiLaw for construction & tender law in Saudi Arabia?
We combine contract, claims and arbitration experience for project owners and contractors. Our team coordinates with technical specialists where needed and follows the legal work from negotiating your rights through settlement or representation in the dispute.
A practice established in 1957, with experience carried into every matter. The firm has handled more than 20,000 cases and legal consultations combined across its history. Omar Al-Baghdadi leads the team with more than 30 years of legal experience, bringing institutional knowledge and direct professional involvement to your matter.
Advice and representation in Saudi Arabia. We operate in Saudi Arabia through licensed partners and lawyers. The responsible lawyer, authority and scope of local representation are agreed before work begins. Share relevant document copies through the agreed channel; keep National Single Sign-On passwords and verification codes private.
Start online and communicate directly with the team. Request your consultation, share documents and stay in contact through WhatsApp, email or an agreed call, in Arabic or English, without an office visit for the consultation. We confirm the work, fee and responsible professional before starting.
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Before requesting advice on construction & tender law in Saudi Arabia
Why distinguish a government project from a private project?
Public-procurement rules can affect contracting, approvals and dispute analysis. A subcontract on a public project also needs its own party and contract review; the project’s public character does not answer every relationship.
Is a standard contract enough for advice?
Provide the signed amendments and schedules too. They may change notice, payment, scope and dispute provisions.
Can urgent notices be assessed before the whole claim is valued?
The immediate contractual question can be assessed from the relevant clause and event records while the fuller cost or delay evidence is assembled.
How are fees scoped, and which additional costs should be clarified?
The estimate depends on the claims, project records and need for delay, quantity or defect analysis. Legal review does not automatically include an engineering report; scope, technical work, negotiation or representation and their costs are clarified before engagement.
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Your next legal step starts with a conversation
Need online advice or legal representation for construction & tender law in Saudi Arabia? Contact BaghdadiLaw by WhatsApp or email. Our team discusses your matter and agrees the work and fees with you; our licensed partners and lawyers provide local representation within the agreed engagement.