The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Law Office of Hassan Mahassni is a second tier firm,

Law Office of Hassan Mahassni demonstrates ‘in-depth knowledge of the project finance sector, a high ability to meet deadlines, and an excellent understanding of clients’ needs’. Led by the ‘highly experienced, professional’ Basel Barakat, the team advised Saudi Binladin Group on the SAR6bn sharia-compliant financing of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.

Within Corporate and M&A, Law Office of Hassan Mahassni is a third tier firm,

Law Office of Hassan Mahassni provides ‘very good, timely advice’, and in 2010 acted for Aviation Sciences Company Limited on establishing the Saudi Aviation Flight Academy, and for State Bank of India on corporate and other aspects of establishing a branch in Jeddah. Zid Mahayni, Basel Barakat and Rahul Goswani are valued for their ‘professionalism and concise responses’.

Within Dispute resolution, Law Office of Hassan Mahassni is a first tier firm,

One of the oldest litigation practices in the Kingdom, Law Office of Hassan Mahassni has become renowned for the breadth and depth of its partner base. Hassan Mahassni, Zaid Mahayni, and Rahul Goswani are highlighted by clients for their ‘cross-border capability’, as demonstrated by the practice’s advice on a $2bn banking dispute instigated in the US courts by Saudi Arabian parties.

Within Projects and energy, Law Office of Hassan Mahassni is a second tier firm,

Law Office of Hassan Mahassni continued to play a key role on major infrastructure and energy transactions in the region, acting for clients including Saudi Binladin Group, Al-Rajhi Banking and Investment Group. The well-respected Basel Barakat heads the team, which advised ACWA Power Projects and Korea Electric Power Corporation on the $2.5bn Rabigh independent power project.