Managing Partner

Mohammed Aldowish

Languages

Arabic
English

Mohammed is the Managing Partner of CMS office in Riyadh and a Partner in our ICE Disputes team based in Riyadh. He has extensive experience in disputes and regularly represents clients before the Saudi Arabian Courts, judicial tribunals and in arbitration. Mohammed advises clients on matters involving infrastructure and construction disputes and commercial disputes.

Mohammed acts for clients in arbitration proceedings including SCCA, ICC and ad hoc arbitrations. He also frequently advises on construction contracts for major projects relating to the Saudi Government Tenders and Procurements Law.

He also acts as a foreign expert in Saudi Arabian law in a number of foreign proceedings including the Commercial Court in London. Mohammed is a Saudi Arabian qualified lawyer with full rights of audience before the Saudi Arabian Courts. He is also recognised in both Chambers and Legal 500.

Awards & Recognitions

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"Mohammed Aldowish is an absolute delight to work with. He really goes above and beyond for the client."

Chambers Global
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"Mohammed Aldowish is very supportive and approachable."

Chambers Global
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“His unwavering commitment to excellence and his exceptional legal acumen set him apart as a truly outstanding lawyer.”

Chambers Global, 2025
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“His attention to detail and meticulous approach instil confidence.”

Chambers Global, 2025

Relevant experience

A Korean contractor on the wrongful termination of a USD 590 million EPC contract by a Saudi Arabian and American joint venture relating to an aluminium rolling plant in Saudi Arabia.
A Korean conglomerate on disputes with its Saudi Arabian partners relating to the financing of a USD 40 million polysilicon plant in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
A German-led joint venture on the USD 2 billion redevelopment of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
A Korean contractor in a Commercial Court proceeding brought by a Saudi Arabian subcontractor relating to an USD 8 billion petrochemical complex in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.
A Turkish contractor on the USD 2 billion construction of two flagship railway stations in Makkah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
A Korean contractor on a dispute arising out of the construction of a SAR 1.5 billion reverse osmosis desalination project in Saudi Arabia.
An Italian contractor providing expert evidence for an ICC arbitration seated in Geneva regarding a joint venture dispute to do with the Riyadh Metro Project.
A consortium of international and local contractors on the construction of the Riyadh Metro Project.
A UNCITRAL arbitration seated in Jeddah brought by a Korean subcontractor relating to a USD1.5 billion power plant in Saudi Arabia.
An Italian contractor providing expert evidence for an ICC arbitration seated in Geneva regarding a joint venture dispute relating to a major construction project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A Saudi contractor in relation to extension of time and associated cost claims against the owner of a USD1.5 billion telecommunications complex in Riyadh.
An Italian construction company in multiple disputes brought by subcontractors in relation to the Diriyah Square development project in Saudi Arabia.
A Korean contractor in a Banking Disputes Committee proceeding regarding the wrongful renewal of a USD 100 million performance bond.
A German contractor in an ICC arbitration seated in Dubai defending claims brought by an American designer against a joint venture.
An international contractor on an ad hoc arbitration seated in Riyadh arising out of the construction of a tower owned King Abdullah Financial District.
A Chinese contractor regarding complex defects claims arising out of the construction of a 1,400-unit villa residential development in the Eastern Province.

Memberships & Roles

Saudi Bar Association.

Education

2012 – LLM, Dedman School of Law, Southern Methodist, Dallas.
2009 – LL.B, King Saud University, Riyadh.

Practice Areas

Commercial Dispute Resolution

sectors

Infrastructure & Projects

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