Hassan Radhi & Associates

Hassan Radhi & Associates

About the Firm

Established in 1974 by Dr Hassan Ali Radhi, Hassan Radhi & Associates (HRA) is one of Bahrain's longest-established and leading full-service law firms. For more than five decades, the firm has advised local, regional and international clients on complex transactions, disputes, regulatory matters and strategic projects across the principal sectors of the Bahraini economy.

The firm began as Hassan Radhi Law Office – Attorneys and Legal Consultants, with Dr Hassan Ali Radhi practising as its sole advocate. During its early development, the practice entered into an eight-year association with the international law firm Coudert Brothers, operating as Coudert Brothers in Association with Hassan Radhi. This collaboration enhanced the firm's experience in international and multi-jurisdictional legal practice, particularly in commercial law, banking and insurance. Following the admission of additional partners, the firm adopted its present name, Hassan Radhi & Associates – Attorneys and Legal Consultants, in 1994.

Today, HRA is recognised for combining deep knowledge of Bahraini law with international standards, delivering practical and commercially focused legal advice to businesses, financial institutions, investors, government-related entities and private clients.

Partnership

The firm's partners are:

• Dr Hassan Ali Radhi – Founder and Senior Partner

• Noor Hassan Radhi – Deputy Senior Partner

• Sayed Jaffer Mohammed – Partner and Chief Executive Officer

• Fatima Hussain Al Ali – Partner

• Sayed Mohsin AlAlawi – Partner and Private Notary

• Sayed Hassan Ali Al-Nawah – Partner and Private Notary

• Qassim Mohammed Alfardan – Partner and Private Notary

Clients

HRA advises a diverse client base including:

• Banks and financial institutions

• Islamic financial institutions

• Investment firms and investment funds

• Insurance and reinsurance companies

• Government-related entities

• Listed and privately held companies

• Multinational corporations

• Family businesses

• Construction and infrastructure companies

• Manufacturing and industrial companies

• Aviation, logistics and maritime businesses

• Universities and educational institutions

• Professional services firms

• High-net-worth individuals and private clients

Practice Areas

The firm's principal areas of practice include:

• Banking and Finance

• Islamic Finance

• Corporate and Commercial

• Mergers and Acquisitions

• Capital Markets

• Investment Funds

• Investment Management

• Project Finance

• Structured Finance and Securitisation

• Insurance and Reinsurance

• Dispute Resolution

• Domestic and International Arbitration

• Restructuring and Insolvency

• Construction and Infrastructure

• Employment

• Real Estate

• Intellectual Property

• Technology and Telecommunications

• Aviation, Logistics and Maritime

• Company Formation

• Regulatory and Compliance

Corporate, Commercial and Finance

HRA advises clients throughout the lifecycle of an investment or business. The firm's lawyers regularly advise on market entry, company formation, corporate structuring, joint ventures, shareholders' agreements, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganisations, financing arrangements, commercial contracts, securities, regulatory compliance and cross-border transactions. The team works closely with international law firms, financial advisers and other professional advisers on complex domestic and international matters.

Banking and Financial Services

The firm's Banking and Finance practice advises conventional and Islamic financial institutions, investment firms, borrowers, sponsors and corporate clients on bilateral and syndicated lending, acquisition finance, project finance, trade finance, debt capital markets, sukuk, structured finance, guarantees, security arrangements, banking regulation and financial restructuring. The team also represents clients in banking litigation, debt recovery and enforcement proceedings.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

HRA has one of Bahrain's established dispute resolution practices, representing clients before all levels of the Bahraini courts, including the Court of Cassation and the Constitutional Court, as well as before domestic and international arbitral tribunals.

The team advises and represents clients in commercial, banking, shareholder, insurance, construction, employment, insolvency and regulatory disputes. Its experience extends to urgent applications, appeals, enforcement proceedings, asset recovery and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards.

Members of the firm have also served as arbitrators and have participated in regional and international arbitration institutions and professional initiatives.

Insurance and Reinsurance

The firm advises insurers, reinsurers, policyholders and intermediaries on policy drafting and interpretation, coverage disputes, exclusions, indemnity, professional liability, property damage, motor insurance, subrogation, recovery actions, regulatory matters and insurance litigation.

Employment

HRA advises employers and employees on employment contracts, workplace policies, remuneration, benefits, termination, confidentiality, restrictive covenants, labour disputes and the practical application of Bahraini employment legislation. The firm regularly represents clients before the competent courts and authorities.

Company Formation and Corporate Services

The firm provides comprehensive legal support to clients establishing or restructuring businesses in Bahrain. This includes advising on appropriate legal structures, preparing constitutional documents, obtaining regulatory approvals, incorporating companies, corporate secretarial services and ongoing corporate compliance.

Bilingual Legal Services

HRA provides legal advice and prepares legal documentation in both Arabic and English. The firm's lawyers have extensive experience drafting and reviewing bilingual contracts, legal opinions, pleadings, notices and transactional documents where compliance with Bahraini legal and regulatory requirements is essential.

International Network

Since 2000, HRA has been the exclusive Lex Mundi member firm in Bahrain.

Through Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms, HRA provides clients with access to more than 22,000 lawyers across 150+ countries, enabling seamless coordination of cross-border matters while remaining the principal point of contact for Bahraini law.

Knowledge and Thought Leadership

HRA maintains an extensive legal library comprising more than 5,000 books, journals and legal reference materials in Arabic and English, supporting the firm's legal research and knowledge management capabilities.

The firm's lawyers regularly contribute to leading international legal publications and comparative guides covering Bahraini law, including Chambers Practice Guides, International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG), Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides, Lex Mundi publications and other internationally recognised legal resources.

HRA is also committed to legal education and professional development through training programmes, publications and knowledge-sharing initiatives that contribute to the development of Bahrain's legal profession.

Recognition

HRA has maintained a consistent presence in leading international legal directories and industry publications, including The Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, IFLR1000, Islamic Finance News (IFN) and other recognised legal ranking organisations.

Recent recognitions include:

• Bahrain Corporate & Finance Domestic Law Firm of the Year 2026 – Chambers Middle East Awards

• Bahrain Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year 2025 – Chambers Middle East Awards

• IFN Deal of the Year 2025 (Bahrain) – Bahrain Steel US$450 million ESG Financing

Why HRA?

Clients choose Hassan Radhi & Associates for its combination of longstanding local experience, international connectivity and commercially focused legal advice. The firm's key differentiators include:

• Established in 1974, with more than 50 years of continuous legal practice

• One of Bahrain's leading full-service law firms

• Representation before all Bahraini courts and tribunals, including the Court of Cassation and the Constitutional Court

• Extensive experience in domestic and international arbitration

• Recognised expertise in banking and finance, Islamic finance, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution and insurance

• Exclusive Lex Mundi member firm in Bahrain since 2000, providing access to more than 22,000 lawyers across 150+ countries

• Consistently recognised by leading international legal directories and ranking organisations, including The Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, IFLR1000 and IFN

• Extensive legal research capabilities supported by an internal library of more than 5,000 legal books and reference materials

• A dedicated team of experienced partners, lawyers and legal professionals providing bilingual legal services in Arabic and English

• Trusted by local, regional and international clients, including financial institutions, multinational corporations, government-related entities, insurers, investors and family businesses

• Comprehensive Professional Indemnity Insurance, providing additional assurance and risk protection for clients

• An established commitment to legal excellence, knowledge sharing and the development of Bahraini law through international legal publications and professional contributions

Hassan Radhi & Associates

50+ Years of Legal Excellence | Trusted Since 1974

For more than five decades, Hassan Radhi & Associates has combined deep knowledge of Bahraini law with international standards to deliver practical, commercially focused legal solutions for clients operating in Bahrain and across the wider region.