AlRajhi Global Franchise (RGF) Announces Strategic Partnership with MOHAMMED ALAQEEL & Co Law Firm.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — November 16, 2025

Partnership strengthens AlRajhi Global Franchise (RGF)’s legal arm to provide robust local and international legal protection for business owners, including investors and franchisors, accelerating scalable growth in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030

AlRajhi Global Franchise (RGF), a one-stop solutions provider for growth, expansion and franchising, today announced a strategic partnership with MOHAMMED ALAQEEL & Co Law Firm (MA&Co). The collaboration will strenghths RGF’s legal capabilities, delivering integrated legal, regulatory and transactional services to RGF clients across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in international markets, enabling brands to scale with confidence and compliance.

This partnership brings together RGF’s deep franchising, operational and commercial expertise with MA&Co’s well-established legal practice and track record advising major local and international projects since 2010. Together the two firms will offer comprehensive end-to-end legal support covering corporate structuring and incorporation, regulatory compliance, franchise agreements and disclosure documentation, intellectual property protection, commercial contracting, mergers & acquisitions, due diligence, licensing, and dispute resolution including arbitration and cross-border enforcement.

“Partnering with MOHAMMED ALAQEEL & Co is a strategic milestone for RGF,” said Eng. Faris Mansour AlRajhi, Founder and CEO of RGF. “As Saudi and global markets evolve rapidly, our clients need legal partners who understand the commercial realities of franchising and the regulatory landscape. This alliance strengthens our capacity to protect brands, streamline market entry, reduce legal risk, and unlock scalable investment opportunities, all in direct support of Vision 2030’s goals for private-sector growth, SME empowerment, and international economic integration.”

Key features and benefits of the strategic partnership include:

  • Local and cross-border protection: specialized counsel on Saudi regulatory requirements, foreign investment rules, licensing and international franchise law frameworks.
  • Risk mitigation & compliance: tailored compliance programs, contract standardization and advice on corporate governance to protect franchisors, franchisees and investors.
  • IP protection & commercialization: registration strategies, enforcement and licensing to safeguard brand assets during expansion.
  • Transaction support: M&A advisory, joint ventures, franchise arrangements and capital structuring for domestic and international growth.
  • Training & capacity building: workshops, legal and knowledge transfers for RGF clients and franchise partners to promote best practices and governance.

Mohammed Al-Aqeel, Managing Partner at MOHAMMED ALAQEEL & Co, commented: “We are proud to join forces with RGF. Our firm’s experience in complex commercial transactions and regulatory advisory complements RGF’s hands-on franchising practice. Together we will provide clients with pragmatic, business-focused legal solutions that enable safe, compliant and rapid expansion, whether they are scaling across Saudi Arabia or entering new international markets.”

The partnership is designed to serve a broad range of clients, from Saudi entrepreneurs transforming brands into franchisable businesses, to multinational groups seeking local partnerships and compliant market entry strategies. It also supports the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 by enabling private-sector-led growth, increasing the competitiveness of Saudi brands abroad, and creating new jobs through scalable franchise networks.

About AlRajhi Global Franchise (RGF)

AlRajhi Global Franchise (RGF), a subsidiary of AlRajhi Group, is a one-stop solution for growth, expansion and franchising requirements. RGF employs a team of dedicated professionals and specialists, including strategists, franchise legal advisors, marketing consultants and operations experts with decent number of experience in the coroporate industry, to deliver tailored growth, expansion and franchising solutions that transform ideas into thriving enterprises. RGF is committed to empowering businesses to unlock their full potential through innovative, results-driven franchise strategies and sustainable growth. RGF is led by Eng. Faris Mansour AlRajhi, whose 25+ years of industrial and commercial leadership guide the company’s strategic vision.

About MOHAMMED ALAQEEL & Co Law Firm (MA&Co)

MOHAMMED ALAQEEL & Co (MA&Co) is one of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s leading law firms, providing legal services since 2010. With extensive experience advising on major projects and business ventures for both local and international clients, the firm is recognized for its professionalism, adherence to international standards, and leadership in the legal sector. Mohammed Al-Aqeel, Managing Partner, brings deep expertise in commercial transactions, mergers & acquisitions and corporate governance, supported by local and international certifications and memberships.