Mohammed Al Bahr
Biography
Overview
Mohammed is an Omani citizen and a partner in our Construction Practice. He is also the founding partner of The Law Office of Mohammed Al Bahr Advocates and Legal Consultants.
Mohammed advises clients on all aspects of the delivery of major construction and engineering projects, from procurement and the drafting of contracts, to contract administration and dispute resolution. Mohammed has particular knowledge and experience of large scale infrastructure projects and developments that involve bespoke and other FIDIC standard-from construction contracts, including EPC, design/build and traditional lump sum, and construct-only contracts.
In dispute resolution, Mohammed advises on international arbitrations under various forums and rules, dispute adjudication boards and alternative dispute resolution. Mohammed’s experience includes advising in relation to projects concerning large scale infrastructure such as airports, expressways, water networks and large-scale hotel and real estate developments.
Before joining White & Case in 2018, Mohammed previously held the position of Senior Legal Advisor at the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs in the Sultanate of Oman. There his experience included providing in-house legal advice to the Government of Oman in relation to the procurement of major infrastructure construction contracts, contracts administration, dispute resolution and international arbitration.
Law & Finance, Bournemouth University
Bachelors of Law LLB (Hons), Leeds Beckett University
Experience
Rail Project in the Middle East (FIDIC Silver Book)
Advising a Middle Eastern client in relation to the drafting and procurement of a main contract for a rail project in the Middle East (FIDIC Silver Book).
Hospitals in the Middle East (FIDIC Yellow Book)
Advising a Middle Eastern client in relation to the drafting of main contracts for the construction of three hospitals in the Middle East (FIDIC Yellow Book).
Airport Projects in the Middle East (FIDIC Red and Yellow Books)
Advising Middle Eastern clients on claims relating to the construction of new international airports in excess of USD 2 billion (FIDIC Red and Yellow Books).
Representing Middle Eastern clients in over 6 ad hoc and ICC arbitrations relating to the development of international airports involving claims and counterclaims in excess of USD 10 billion (FIDIC Red and Yellow Books).
Representing a Middle Eastern client in an ICC arbitration relating to the development of a regional airport involving claims and counterclaims in excess of USD 200 million (FIDIC Yellow Book).
Representing a Middle Eastern client in DAB proceedings against a contractor relating to the design, procurement and installation of telecommunication, security and IT systems of an airport project. The value of the dispute was in excess of USD 70 million (FIDIC Red Book).
Highway Projects in the Middle East
Representing a Middle Eastern client in an ad hoc arbitration against a contractor relating to the construction of a road project. The value of the dispute was in excess of USD 155 million.
Representing a Middle Eastern client in an ad hoc arbitration against a contractor relating to the construction of an expressway involving claims and counterclaims in excess of USD 250 million.
Representing a Middle Eastern client in an ad hoc arbitration against a contractor relating to the construction of a multi-lane expressway involving claims in excess of USD 355 million.
Real Estate Developments in the Middle East (FIDIC Red Book)
Representing a Middle Eastern developer in an ICC arbitration against a contractor relating to the construction of an international 5 star hotel involving claims and counterclaims in excess of USD 155 million (FIDIC Red Book).
Representing a Middle Eastern developer in an ICC arbitration against a contractor relating to the construction of a mixed-use real estate development. The value of the dispute was in excess of USD 125 million (FIDIC Red Book).
Aircraft Fit Out Project (UNCITRAL)
Representing a Middle Eastern client in an UNCITRAL arbitration against a contractor relating to the fit out of an aircraft. The value of the dispute was in excess of USD 132 million.
Water Supply Network Project
Representing a Middle Eastern client in an ad hoc arbitration against a contractor relating to the construction of a major water supply network. The value of the dispute was in excess of USD 100 million.
This includes experience gained prior to joining White & Case.
