Ahmed Hassan

Biography

Ahmed Hassan is a Senior Associate based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, specializing in maritime law and international dispute resolution. Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales, he provides a blend of English and local law advice to a global clientele, including shipowners, insurers, and publicly listed entities.

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Recent Experience

Dispute Resolution

• Cargo & charterparty Claims: Managing LMAA arbitration proceedings for significant cargo damage claims and drafting advices on early termination and re-delivery disputes.
• Offshore & construction: Advising a publicly listed company on disputes arising from a multi-million dollar offshore dredging and seabed remediation contract.
• Debt recovery: Successfully recovered 100% of a USD 8.6 million debt plus costs for a shipyard, involving vessel arrests in Singapore and High Court proceedings.
• Advised shipowners on the legal implications of vessel entrapment in Ukraine following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Transactional & Advisory

• Vessel S&P: Led sale and purchase transactions worth in excess of USD 500 million, conducting over 70 closings across global jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Netherlands.
• Newbuilds & finance: Managed the acquisition of four Hyundai newbuilds (USD 100m+) and the financing and registration of seven chemical tankers (USD 90m+).
• Regulatory & PPP: Provided detailed advice on PPP laws and port concession agreements, specifically reviewing change of control and termination provisions during major international M&A.
• Compliance frameworks: Drafted group-wide anti-bribery, AML, and KYC policies for major ship operators and conducted training seminars on evolving sanctions regimes.
• Aviation: advising on a number of large transactions involving the sale and leasing of aircraft.