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Child Custody Before Saudi Courts

The best interests of the child are established by evidence, not accusations. When a parental disagreement becomes a custody dispute, each party may believe the primary task is to prove that they are better, or that the other party has made mistakes making them unfit for custody. Legally, however, the matter is broader

One Procedural Error Can Close the Door to Appeal Entirely

In commercial litigation, a party may have strong substantive grounds, objections to documents and calculations, and even a request for an expert review; yet the Court of Appeal may never reach them.

From Amicable Demand to Litigation

From amicable demand to litigation: when do invoices become a strong basis for a commercial claim? A CounselO legal article on preparing evidence before filing.

Is Depositing Money Into an Account Enough to Prove Liability?

Is depositing money into an account enough to prove liability? In financial disputes, a bank statement may appear decisive, but it does not by itself establish unlawful receipt, retention of funds, or actual loss.

When Is Settlement Better Than Continuing Litigation?

Compare settlement and litigation through evidence, recovery prospects, cost, timing and enforceability before choosing how to resolve a commercial dispute.

When Is a Commercial Broker Entitled to Full Commission?

Assess a broker’s commission claim by separating the agreed rate, payment trigger, completed work and proof of the underlying transaction.

Not Every Claimed Amount Is Awarded: How to Break Down Commercial Claims Before Building a Defense

Break a Saudi commercial claim into its contractual basis, calculations, evidence and alleged loss before assessing liability and preparing a defence.

When Admission Is Stronger Than Denial

How admissions, sale documents and restrictions on title transfer affect the handling of a Saudi property dispute and the relief requested.

When Does Exercising a Right Become Abusive Under Saudi Law?

Understand the Saudi Civil Transactions Law’s limits on exercising rights and the facts that may distinguish legitimate use from abuse.

When Is a Saudi Petition for Reconsideration Accepted?

A review of the cited Saudi rulings on reconsideration, decisive documents and the limits of presenting new evidence after judgment.

How CounselO Won a SAR 754,177 Contract Claim

CounselO successfully turned a multi-party contractual dispute into a clear claim based on three evidentiary pillars: the contract, site handover, and balance confirmation. By analyzing standing and limiting the claim to the strongest amount documented, the case ended with judgment for the claimant for the full claimed amount of SAR 754,177.

Saudi Arabia

Who Has the Stronger Custody Claim?

This study examines a custody dispute in Saudi Arabia that ended with a final judgment in favor of the father. CounselO’s team focused on transforming a family dispute based on competing allegations into an organized evidentiary file linking the facts and documents to the child’s best interests and stability. The work included analyzing prior judgments, reviewing educational and medical records, and organizing evidence according to its judicial value, in coordination with the legal representative who handled advocacy and proceedings before the court. The result was confirmation of the client’s legal position and the issuance of a final custody judgment in his favor.

Saudi Arabia

From Default to Judgment: Recovering SAR 1.6 Million

CounselO handled a financial claim arising from a subcontract after payment of monthly invoices became overdue while the works continued. Following the exhaustion of amicable settlement efforts, CounselO, in cooperation with the legal representative, built a claim file based on the contract, received invoices, and correspondence, without relying solely on the defendant’s absence. The case concluded with a judgment for the full value of the outstanding invoices, amounting to SAR 1,639,353.75, with the result upheld on appeal according to the file records.

السعوديه

Saudi Financial Claim Dismissed Despite Bank Transfers

A client faced a substantial financial claim based on bank transfers and an accounting report that the company treated as evidence of its entitlement. Counselo rebuilt the matter legally and financially, linking the transfers to operational documents and a financial release, which led to the claim being dismissed in full and established that the client had no outstanding liability.

Saudi Arabia

How CounselO Recovered SAR 300,000 Through a Judicial Settlement in a Commercial Dispute

This case study examines how CounselO handled a commercial dispute concerning the recovery of SAR 300,000 paid for an investment contribution that did not materialize. By analysing the documents and assessing jurisdictional and evidentiary risks, the strategy led to a judicial settlement that returned the claimant’s full capital, regulated the parties’ mutual positions, and brought the dispute to a final conclusion.

Cross-border

Reducing a Commercial Commission Claim from SAR 3.48 Million to SAR 584,131

CounselO analysed a commission undertaking and separated its payment conditions. The claim was reduced from SAR 3,480,000 to SAR 584,131, approximately 83.2%, with the judgment upheld on appeal.

Saudi Arabia

How CounselO Reduced a SAR 500,000 Claim to SAR 227,000

CounselO was presented with a commercial claim in which the claimant sought SAR 500,000. After reviewing the case and analysing the documents, CounselO developed a defence strategy based on breaking down the claim and separating established amounts from compensation and damages requiring independent proof. In cooperation with the defendant’s legal representative, the case concluded with a judgment awarding only SAR 227,000—reducing the claim by SAR 273,000, or approximately 54.6%. The outcome was subsequently upheld on appeal.

Saudi Arabia

How CounselO Defeated a Sale Contract Rescission Claim

This case study concerns a sale contract dispute in which the claimant sought rescission, recovery of SAR 3 million, and substantial compensation of SAR 12,000,000. CounselO’s strategy focused on proving that the claimant was not unaware of the subject matter of the sale: the claimant had received and benefited from the assets, transferred some employees and contracts, and operated the complex after contracting. The strategy highlighted the contradictions in the claimant’s position and the weakness of its evidence. The claim was dismissed in full, and the judgment was finally upheld by the Court of Appeal.

Saudi Arabia

Opinion on Syria’s Mediation Law Bill: 10 Gaps

Baghdadi Lawyers considers the Syrian Mediation Law Bill an important and necessary legislative step toward developing out-of-court dispute-resolution mechanisms. Its importance, however, lies not merely in adopting mediation, but in building an integrated framework that balances the flexibility of consensual settlement with the strength of its legal effects. The Bill gives a settlement agreement, once judicially ratified, an effect close to that of an enforceable instrument, but does not provide sufficient safeguards concerning the applicable legal framework, mediator qualifications, the mediator’s role, and protection of the parties’ will. The principal criticisms are that the Bill does not clearly identify the legal rules governing mediation, particularly in disputes involving a foreign element. It also does not adequately regulate the position of a private mediator outside the mediators’ register, nor does it require a clear professional system for training and accreditation. The text further needs to define the limits of a mediator’s expression of an opinion, so that the mediator does not provide a legal assessment beyond the scope of the role; regulate the language and translation of mediation in international disputes; and strengthen the parties’ right to obtain legal advice before signing an agreement that may become an enforceable instrument. The opinion also notes the need to restrict mandatory mediation so that it does not become an obstacle to the right of access to justice, and to give the court broader authority to prevent its abuse for delaying purposes. It further recommends expanding judicial review of settlement agreements to cover the parties’ capacity, the validity of consent, the validity of representation, and compliance with mandatory rules. In addition, mediation with criminal-law effects requires separate and precise regulation, while mediation centres—whether established, new, or foreign—should be subject to a unified system of licensing, supervision, and transparency. The final conclusion is that the Bill deserves support in principle, but requires serious legislative review before adoption. When mediation produces an agreement enforceable with the force of law, it cannot remain a flexible procedure with limited safeguards. The governing principle should be: the closer the effect of a settlement agreement is to that of a judicial judgment, the closer the safeguards for reaching it must be to the safeguards of justice.

سوريا

CounselO’s Support in a Cross-Border Dispute

This case study highlights how CounselO supported a Saudi company in a cross-border commercial dispute against a foreign company based in Bahrain by analyzing documents, developing a clear claims strategy, and coordinating with local counsel. The matter concluded with a judgment in favor of the Saudi company ordering the defendant to pay the amount due, interest, and costs.

Cross-Border