Hassan Radhi & Associates' disputes practice is retained by clients in a number of commercial, shareholder, financial, and regulatory disputes, and fields a track record in appearing before the ICC, LCIA, and other bodies. Mohsin Al Alawi heads the team, bringing expertise in acting for clients at the appellate level, including the Cassation and Constitutional Court. He is ably assisted by Mohamed Shaban, who boasts broad experience in commercial disputes, including contractual, insolvency, and claims disputes.
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  • ‘Hassan Radhi & Associates is one of Bahrain’s leading law firms, known for combining deep local expertise with international standards. The team is composed of highly experienced lawyers recognized for precision, responsiveness, and strategic advice across banking, corporate, and litigation matters.'
  • ‘The lawyers at Hassan Radhi & Associates stand out for their deep legal knowledge, precision, and professionalism. Each combines strong academic backgrounds with practical experience across Bahrain’s key industries.'
  • 'Partners are known for hands-on involvement, strategic foresight, and integrity, which inspire confidence in clients and colleagues alike.'
  • ‘One of the Firm’s key competitive advantages is its deep knowledge of local regulations and the practical, actionable advice it provides to clients as trusted local partners.’
  • ‘We have worked with the Firm on various legal matters and consistently received the same high level of professional expertise throughout.'
  • ‘Deep knowledge of litigation and contractual matters and Bahraini Law along with Islamic Banking and Finance which other firms lack given that Islamic banking is quite complex in terms of documentation.’

Key clients

  • YYT food courts
  • YYT restaurants and café management
  • YYT Holding.
  • Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait
  • Alsalam Bank
  • The Commercial Real Estate Development W.L.L
  • Bahrain Development Bank and Bahrain Business Incubator Center
  • DELOITTE (Taib Bank's liquidators)
  • Haji Hassan Group
  • Alduaisi sons
  • Al-Tijaria
  • Bahrain Islamic Bank

Work highlights

Advised Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait on protecting secured creditor rights in the USD53m liquidation of Awal Gulf, one of Bahrain’s largest industrial bankruptcies.
Represented Al Salam Bank in a precedent-setting Islamic finance bankruptcy, securing court approval to terminate an Ijara agreement and reclaim property, while maintaining creditor status under a Murabaha facility.
Advised Bahrain Development Bank and Bahrain Business Incubator Center on enforcement and bankruptcy litigation, holding over 85% of claims against a defaulting commercial tenant, navigating both judgment enforcement and debtor-initiated reorganisation.
Practice head

Mohsin Al Alawi

Other key lawyers

Mohamed Shaban