RIYADH — The Public Investment Fund (PIF) hosted the second edition of its Legal Forum in Riyadh on Wednesday, bringing together more than 600 senior legal professionals from PIF, its portfolio companies, leading law firms, and regulatory authorities to strengthen collaboration across the Kingdom’s legal ecosystem.

Building on the success of the inaugural 2024 forum, this year’s event focused on partnering with portfolio companies’ legal departments, exchanging legal knowledge, and promoting operational efficiency.

Participants also discussed legal dynamics of parent-subsidiary relationships, construction law, board responsibilities, government relations, and cross-border dispute resolution.

Held under the theme “Charting Legal Horizons: Innovation, Governance, and Global Practice,” the forum featured regional and international experts exploring emerging legal trends, governance standards, and the role of legal frameworks in driving value creation across fast-growing sectors.

Brian Gillespie, General Counsel and Head of the Legal Affairs Division at PIF, said: “The legal profession is at the heart of enabling real economic growth and transformation. We have a responsibility to act not just as advisors – we must be trusted partners, strategists, and innovators in our businesses.”

PIF also highlighted its global standing, having tied for first place in governance, sustainability, and resilience performance on Global SWF’s 2025 GSR Scoreboard, achieving a score of 100% among 200 sovereign investors worldwide. — SG