Euan Lloyd

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

This month’s Law Update shines a spotlight on Saudi Arabia, where legal and regulatory reforms under Vision 2030 are reshaping key industries, including construction, real estate, and corporate governance.

We feature an in-depth case study on subcontractor rights in public procurement, a critical area as public projects drive the Kingdom’s growth.

The edition also explores the Saudi and Kuwaiti Civil Codes and Companies Laws, comparing core principles of corporate structures, company formation, and subcontractor arrangements to provide practical insights for businesses operating across borders.

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Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.

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Euan Lloyd

Partner, Head of Construction and Infrastructure

Biography

Euan leads Al Tamimi & Company’s construction & infrastructure practice. Euan is admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales and New South Wales and has practised in a variety of civil and common law jurisdictions across Europe, the Middle East as well as Asia Pacific (where he was the Group General Counsel of a global construction and engineering company for over 4 years).

Euan has advised different stakeholders on various high value concession agreements, construction contracts, O&M contracts and consultant services agreements in respect of a variety of power, utilities, infrastructure, building and development projects.

Euan also has significant construction claims and contentious construction experience (including in the form of arbitration, court proceedings, expert determination and mediation/conciliation).

Euan speaks at various construction industry events and regularly publishes topical articles. He is also the secretary of the Abu Dhabi branch of the Lighthouse Club.

Recent Experience

Drafting and negotiating numerous construction related contracts (both in FIDIC and bespoke forms) for a wide range of projects (including power, infrastructure, buildings and leisure facilities).
Advising in respect of various PPP projects (including in respect of roads, hospital and schools).
Drafting and negotiating several O&M and FM contracts, including for sports stadia, industrial facilities, hospital and commercial developments.
Drafting suites of construction related templates for governments, developers and contractors across the GCC.
Advising in respect of numerous ‘problem projects’ and facilitating commercial settlements.
Acting in respect of several arbitrations, including in relation to two multi-billion dollar power plants.