About Alalim Legal
Alalim Legal (AAL) is an internationally oriented law firm headquartered in The Hague, offering tailored legal counsel across Europe, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, and beyond. We operate at the intersection of law, policy, and commerce—helping clients navigate legal challenges across jurisdictions and cultures.
The Team
The team includes lawyers qualified in the Netherlands and other jurisdictions, combining different legal traditions with deep regional expertise. This international profile allows Alalim legal to support clients with cross-border interests, global strategies, and complex multi-jurisdictional matters.
Practice Areas
- Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships
- GCC Mega Projects
- Entity Formation & Market Entry Support
- Dispute Resolution
- Representation of Sovereign Entities
- Public International Law (PIL)
- Commercial Advisory
Alalim Legal: Strategic Counsel for Complex Jurisdictions
Alalim legal specializes in helping companies—particularly those operating in energy, infrastructure, and regulated sectors—navigate the legal, regulatory, and political complexities of the EMEA region. With a strong base in the Middle East, Alalim legal practice is built on discretion, cultural fluency, and a track record of delivering practical solutions where formal processes fall short.
Alalim legal’s approach combines legal accuracy with strategic foresight. We are often retained not only for our litigation or arbitration expertise, but for our ability to quietly resolve disputes, unlock stalled negotiations, and anticipate political and regulatory shifts before they become obstacles. We advise both public and private clients, having sat on all sides of the table—as external counsel, as in-house advisors, and as arbitrators and mediators.
Resolving Conflicts
While proficient in international arbitration and mediation, AAL often resolves high-stakes disputes without initiating formal proceedings. In many jurisdictions—particularly in the Gulf—outcomes hinge less on legal rights and more on knowing how to engage the right decision-makers, manage cultural expectations, and build trust.
Alalim legal helps clients:
- Identify key influencers and gatekeepers behind government and corporate decision-making
- Navigate political sensitivities and bureaucratic nuances
- Intervene early and effectively to avoid escalation
- Preserve commercial relationships while protecting business interests
Our goal is to resolve problems quickly, quietly, and sustainably.
Transactions, Acquisition, and Strategic Negotiations
In parallel, Alalim legal supports complex transactions across frontier and established markets. From negotiating joint ventures and supply agreements in the oil & gas sector, to guiding acquisitions in regulated industries. Alalim legal works at the intersection of business and government.
Our transactional support includes:
- Regulatory approvals, permits, and licensing
- Public-private partnerships and upstream sector advice
- High-stakes cross-border M&A and risk-sensitive due diligence
- Negotiation support with governments and state-linked entities
Where Alalim Legal Works
Alalim legal have advised clients across 40+ jurisdictions, with deep experience in: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Iraq (including Kurdistan), Yemen, Libya, Oman, Lebanon, Syria, South Africa, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Italy, China, Kazakhstan, Brazil, Indonesia, the U.S., and Canada.
Whether entering a new market or managing crisis response, clients rely on Alalim Legal for predictability in unpredictable settings.