Khalid Hamed > Watson Farley & Williams > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile
Watson Farley & Williams Offices
Office 1702, Level 17, Index Tower, West Entrance
Dubai International Financial Centre
PO Box 506896
United Arab Emirates
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Khalid Hamed
Work Department
KHALID IS A PARTNER IN THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION GROUP
Position
Khalid has over 30 years’ experience advising multinational shipping, financial, insurance, manufacturing and trading companies throughout the Middle East. He specialises in marine and non-marine insurance coverage disputes before the UAE local courts, particularly for hull and machinery and mariner cargo insurers.
His practice involves advising on disputes involving maritime, yacht, property, energy, trade credit and political risks and financial lines insurances. He also advises on non-marine insurance policy disputes, including construction and engineering matters, before all courts in the UAE and across the Middle East.
More broadly, his expertise extends to assisting shipping and corporate clients on commercial, maritime, civil, corporate, investment, employment, criminal and intellectual property cases.
Memberships
Egyptian Bar Association
Lawyer Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
Watson Farley & Williams has further strengthened its disputes offering through the hire of Natalie Jensen and Khalid Hamed from Ince & Co in March 2024, with the duo bringing extensive expertise in insurance and maritime disputes. The team is headed by Charlotte Bijlani who is praised as an ‘outstanding lawyer that goes the extra mile to make sure that her clients are satisfied, covered and properly informed and advised.’ Haya Al Bawab is valued by clients for her expertise in cybercrime and tech disputes.
United Arab Emirates > Shipping
Watson Farley & Williams‘ team excels in handling complex, cross-border shipping disputes, including vessel construction, charter party, and international trade matters, with a strong focus on litigation and arbitration. The firm represents a broad scope of clients, including P&I clubs, shipowners, charterers, insurers, and offshore operators across the UAE and beyond. Charlotte Bijlani, head of the Dubai Maritime Dispute Resolution team, is recognised for her expertise in shipping litigation and international arbitration, with a particular focus on high-value disputes. New additions Natalie Jensen and Khalid Hamed bring significant experience in arbitration, adding further depth to the firm’s capabilities in resolving maritime issues.
Lawyer Rankings
- Shipping United Arab Emirates
- Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation United Arab Emirates