Strategic Legal Counsel for Bahrain’s Construction & Engineering Sector

Essential documents include a legally binding construction contract (preferably FIDIC-based), building permits, environmental approvals, power of attorney if required, and official registration of land titles or lease agreements. We ensure all documents are properly drafted, reviewed, and notarized for full legal compliance in Bahrain.

Yes. Our legal team has extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and localizing FIDIC-based contracts, ensuring they are enforceable under Bahraini laws while addressing specific project needs and risk allocations.

We draft precise clauses addressing delays, variations, force majeure, and extensions of time. In case of disputes, we provide early intervention, negotiate resolutions, and represent you in arbitration or court to mitigate or eliminate penalty exposure.

Typical permits include approvals from the Ministry of Works, Urban Planning & Development Authority, Electricity & Water Authority (EWA), and environmental clearance. We guide you through the entire process to ensure timely approvals and regulatory compliance.

Yes. We represent clients in disputes involving breach of contract, non-performance, payment issues, or defective works. We pursue negotiation, mediation, or litigation depending on the case's complexity and urgency.

CAR insurance protects against damage to works, construction equipment, and third-party liabilities. We help ensure your policy is legally comprehensive and support claim filing, dispute resolution, and insurer negotiations when issues arise.

We assess the contractual termination clauses and applicable Bahraini law to determine valid grounds. Then, we prepare official termination notices, document evidence, and handle legal defense if challenged.

Yes. Projects involving land use, emissions, waste, or infrastructure development must comply with Bahrain’s environmental regulations. We assist in preparing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and securing required approvals.

Absolutely. We support bid preparation, legal compliance, documentation review, and submission strategy. We also represent clients in filing appeals or objections for rejected or mishandled tenders.

We structure JV agreements that outline capital contributions, profit sharing, risk allocation, dispute resolution, and exit strategies — all in accordance with Bahraini corporate and commercial law.

Common issues include wage disputes, occupational injuries, termination conflicts, and contract breaches. We draft compliant employment agreements, manage disciplinary actions, and represent clients in labor court if needed.

Yes. If your bid was unfairly rejected, we file official objections with the relevant authority and initiate legal proceedings if needed, ensuring that your rights are upheld under Bahrain’s public procurement law.

Yes. Our Private Notary, Mrs. Manal Dhahi, can notarize bid bonds, bank guarantees, power of attorney, and other legally required documents for bidding and construction contracts.

We represent clients in local and international arbitration forums (DIAC, BCDR, ICC), draft arbitration clauses, and guide proceedings from claim submission to final award, saving time and protecting confidentiality.

Yes. We initiate demand notices, negotiate settlements, and file commercial claims in Bahraini courts to recover outstanding payments, including interest and legal fees where applicable.

Proceeding without verifying land ownership or encumbrances can lead to contract invalidity, construction delays, or legal disputes. We conduct due diligence and register land transactions with the SLRB to prevent such risks.

We assist in preparing technical documents, reviewing compliance forms, attending regulatory meetings, and handling legal issues that may arise from non-compliance, delays, or inspection failures.

Yes. We conduct legal audits to verify contract compliance, labor law adherence, safety documentation, and licensing. These audits help prevent future legal issues and prepare for inspections or disputes.

We draft comprehensive partnership, shareholder, JV, and EPC contracts that allocate risks, define responsibilities, and include exit or dispute mechanisms aligned with Bahraini and international law.

Absolutely. We consistently monitor legal updates in construction, environmental, labor, tax, and commercial regulations to ensure your contracts and operations remain fully compliant.

Timelines depend on the authority, but with our proactive legal support, document accuracy, and direct agency follow-up, we significantly reduce approval delays and help you meet project milestones.