Wael Elgouhari

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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We feature an in-depth case study on subcontractor rights in public procurement, a critical area as public projects drive the Kingdom’s growth.

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Biography

Wael Elgouhari is a Senior Associate in the Transport & Insurance team in Al Tamimi & Company. Wael has many years of experience advising on shipping and aviation. He has particular expertise in cargo claims, B/Ls related disputes, logistics, charter-parties, cargo mis-delivery claims, maritime and land transport.

Wael also specialises on aviation liability practice with focus in defending airlines and their insurers. He mainly assists airlines in baggage, cargo and personal injury claims. His major clients in UAE include Emirates and Dnata.

Prior joining Al Tamimi & Company, Wael worked with a UAE law firm with particular exposure to criminal, breach of trust and bounce cheques cases. Additionally, he worked as in-house legal at a multinational company in oil & gas sector in Qatar. Wael has experience in working on contentious and non-contentious matters.