In a significant move to streamline lawyer-client agreements, Saudi Arabia has introduced a unified contract for attorney fees, a step aimed at ensuring clarity and reliability in legal dealings. The new initiative, launched by the Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Saudi Bar Association, Dr. Walid Al-Samaani, is designed to foster transparency within the legal sector and improve the overall standard of legal agreements.
This contract, available through the Nafith contract creation platform, holds legal enforceability and can be processed electronically via the Najiz.sa portal, eliminating the need for lengthy court proceedings. It encompasses a range of specialized legal services, from litigation and consultations to document preparation, making it a comprehensive tool for both lawyers and clients.
Notably, the contract ensures meticulous documentation of all transactions, including payments, exchanges of documents, and formal notifications. It also mandates that law firms return all client assets once fees are settled and reinforces the importance of adhering to agreed-upon payment terms.
As part of broader efforts to strengthen preventive justice, this new framework is designed to reduce disputes and enhance fairness in legal agreements, providing a modern, efficient approach to legal service contracts in Saudi Arabia.
