Saud F. Al Goufi

Saud is an IP and technology lawyer with a strong track record advising clients across sectors on regulatory, data, and commercial issues in Saudi Arabia. He helps international and local businesses navigate complex legal frameworks, supporting them through market entry, compliance, and strategic legal risk. Clients rely on Saud for pragmatic, forward-thinking counsel in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Saud is an IP and technology lawyer with a strong track record advising clients across sectors on regulatory, data, and commercial issues in Saudi Arabia. He helps international and local businesses navigate complex legal frameworks, supporting them through market entry, compliance, and strategic legal risk. Clients rely on Saud for pragmatic, forward-thinking counsel in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Saud advises on a wide range of legal matters including data localization compliance, cloud regulatory frameworks, franchising, and commercial transactions. He works closely with Saudi regulatory bodies such as the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), and Monsha’at (the Franchise Authority) to provide clients with clear, actionable insights.

In addition to client work, Saud contributes to the firm’s leadership by supporting strategic initiatives that strengthen our long-term presence and capabilities in the region. His work reflects a commitment to building sustainable legal solutions that support both client objectives and the firm's regional goals.

Key areas of expertise include:

• IP, technology, and commercial advisory
• Data localization and cybersecurity regulation
• Franchise law and regulatory compliance
• Strategic legal planning and regulatory advocacy
• Cross-border legal coordination and client support

Saud combines legal precision with commercial awareness to help clients navigate complex legal landscapes and achieve their objectives confidently.