Farhan Al-Marri is a bilingual Saudi Associate at SuhailPartners, leading in dispute resolution, financial restructuring, insolvency, and inheritance. With a solid track record in complex commercial litigation, Farhan represents high profile clients before various judicial committees and courts in Saudi Arabia, including the Commercial Courts, the Banking Committee, and the Committees for Resolution of Securities Dispute.

Farhan’s expertise extends to advising on cross-border disputes, liquidation procedures, and wealth transfer matters under Shari’ah and civil law. He has led cases involving multimillion-dollar damage claims, regulatory enforcement, and administrative liquidation, and has secured favorable outcomes.

Representative Experience

  • Represented a major real estate fund in a SAR 2 billion dispute, securing a partial summary judgment awarding damages exceeding SAR 400 million in a complex commercial litigation before the Capital Market Authority Committees.
  • Successfully defended a fund manager before the Committee for the Resolution of Securities Disputes in a claim brought by the unit holders, resulting in the complete dismissal of the case and safeguarding the fund’s regulatory standing.
  • Advised a Saudi-listed company on its financial restructuring proposal and delisting process, including engagement with regulatory authorities and preparation of internal governance frameworks.
  • Led the legal strategy for administrative liquidation proceedings of distressed entities, representing clients before competent authorities and managing creditor claims under the Bankruptcy Law.
  • Acted on behalf of Saudi heirs to dissolve a BVI registered investment fund, coordinating with international counsel to recover assets and close the estate under both Shari’ah and common law principles.
  • Regularly represents financial institutions in disputes before the Banking Disputes Committee, including enforcement of loan agreements, guarantees, and security interests.

Areas of Expertise

  • Dispute Management
  • Bankruptcy and Judicial Insolvency
  • Regulatory and legislative drafting.
  • Commercial Advisory.

Honors and Accolades

  • Recognized by Legal 500.