Saudi Arabia has signed DLA Piper to a nine-month $450K contract to cement its ties with the US.
In its engagement letter to Adel Al Jubeir (pictured), the Kingdom's US Ambassador, DLA Piper said it will work to help strengthen the ability of Saudi Arabia and US to "advance mutual security interests."
The firm notes both countries "confront a confluence of ongoing events" that heighten security concerns."
DLA adds, "Both nations have benefitted from an enduring strategic alliance."
The firm's agreement includes a "conflicts waiver" clause, which states DLA Piper "may, now or if the future, represent other persons or entities on matters adverse to you."
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