Ibrahim Alkhudair

• Advised a Saudi Government entity regarding a $1.6 billion claim from a contractor.
• Advised lenders on debt restructuring/financing of a chemical factory amount (3.7 Billion+) USD.
• Representing a financial institution in proceedings before the Specialized Chamber for Large Claims in the General Court in Riyadh - successfully defending against a (3 Billion+) SAR claim.
• Advised a Saudi Government owned company for a large-scale project involving a SAR 100 million claim by a contractor.
• ICC arbitration regarding disputes between mining contracting companies.
• Representing the defendant in a lawsuit before the Specialized Chamber for Large Claims in the General Court in Dammam - successfully defending against requests to nullify the disposal of 33 real estates.
• Successfully obtained the first urgent relief awarded from an emergency arbitrator appointed under the SCCA arbitration rules. the urgent relief was successfully enforced.
• Successfully reducing fines imposed by the Customs Authority from (30 Million+) SAR down to less than (40k) SAR before the Customs Committees.
• Advised sponsors on financing a medical company - amount (250 Million+) SAR.
• Advised lenders on financing a drilling/mining company - amount (120 Million+) SAR.

Ibrahim Alkhudair specializes in complex commercial litigation and arbitration, project finance, commercial transactions, and general corporate matters. Ibrahim has over 15 years’ experience in Saudi Arabia. Ibrahim has acted as counsel in connection with numerous KSA & GCC mergers and acquisition transactions. He frequently advises both sponsors and lenders on project finance.

Ibrahim cases are generally high-value complex commercial disputes. He represented high-net-worth individuals, corporations, financial institutions, and government entities in resolving disputes via arbitration, litigation, and mediation. He is experienced in representing clients in arbitrations before major forums, including the ICC, PAC, SCCA, and ad hoc arbitrations, as well as award enforcement. Ibrahim also regularly represents clients before Saudi courts and judicial committees at all levels of litigation including the Saudi Supreme Court.

He has notable experience in advising parties on financing high-value projects, cross-border M&A, and joint ventures. Ibrahim's practice also includes advising institutional investors on their investments in private investment funds and sponsors on fund formations. His deep experience in Saudi court rulings puts him in a unique position when advising clients on various types of transactions in Saudi Arabia.