Legal Defense for High Risk Industries

We offer specialized dispute resolution services that are tailored for companies operating in Bahrain’s high-risk sectors

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At Manal Dhahi Legal Consultants, we know that in the world of construction, contracting, and real estate, disputes are not an exception  they are part of doing business. With large sums of money, tight project schedules, and multiple stakeholders, conflicts over delays, payments, workmanship, and contract execution are almost guaranteed. That’s why dispute resolution isn’t a backup plan it’s a core legal strategy.

We offer specialised dispute resolution services that are tailored for companies operating in Bahrain’s high-risk sectors, including infrastructure development, property investment, engineering consultancy, and contracting services. Whether you're facing arbitration, mediation, court litigation, or multi-party negotiation, our firm protects your interests with legal clarity, speed, and precision.

From defending claims related to FIDIC contracts and liquidated damages to resolving shareholder disputes and property conflicts, we ensure your legal rights and commercial reputation remain intact.

Our legal practice is built on a deep understanding of how disputes arise, evolve, and are resolved in the construction, contracting, engineering, and real estate sectors. We have represented:

  • Main contractors and subcontractors in delay, defect, and payment disputes
  • Developers in high-stakes arbitration involving off-plan sales and project abandonment
  • Real estate firms in lease disputes, eviction claims, and title conflicts
  • Engineering companies in negligence and liability cases tied to design or project supervision
  • Joint ventures and consortia in shareholder disagreements, partner defaults, and misappropriation

Our firm provides comprehensive legal services to construction, contracting, engineering, and real estate companies involved in disputes. Whether you're initiating legal action or defending your position, we offer a complete legal shield from advisory and negotiation to full litigation and arbitration representation.

  1. Construction Disputes: Delay, Defect & Termination -  Expert legal and technical support for construction claims, specializing in delay analysis, defense against termination and defective work allegations, and pursuing EOT, variation order, and liquidated damages claims.
  2. Payment and Retention Disputes -  Dispute resolution and legal claims for payment matters, including the recovery of unpaid invoices and retention, the enforcement of payment clauses in contracts, and challenging unjustified deductions or delayed certifications.
  3. Subcontractor and Supply Chain Conflicts -  Legal and strategic resolution of disputes involving subcontractor performance, material supply breaches, and contractual risks, including those arising from delays, quality issues, and back-to-back/cascading liabilities.
  4. Real Estate Disputes: Sale, Lease & Development -  Representation and litigation for diverse real estate disputes, including breach of contract claims in off-plan sales and investment agreements, matters concerning land boundary, title deeds, and ownership registration, as well as lease disputes, evictions, rent collection, and claims of misrepresentation or fraud in documentation.
  5. Arbitration Services: Local and International -  Providing end-to-end arbitration services, including the full preparation and submission of claims under BCDR, ICC, DIAC, or UNCITRAL rules, managing the appointment of arbitrators and tribunal coordination, conducting representation at hearings (including cross-examination and expert presentations), and leading the enforcement of arbitral awards in Bahrain courts.
  6. Mediation and Negotiated Settlements -  Providing comprehensive dispute resolution services through formal mediations and conciliation proceedings, leading private negotiations to de-escalate and avoid litigation, and meticulously drafting enforceable settlement agreements that protect future rights.
  7.  Construction Insurance Disputes -  Handling Construction Insurance Disputes, including complex issues over Contractor's All Risk (CAR) policy coverage and providing legal support for denied workplace injury or property damage claims, often involving collaboration with forensic adjusters and insurers for efficient resolution.
  8.  Professional Negligence and Liability Claims -  Handling Professional Negligence and Liability Claims, including pursuing claims related to engineering design errors, architectural faults, or project mismanagement, providing defense of professionals and consultants in regulatory or court proceedings, and managing the resolution of liability allocation across multiple project parties.

  • Successfully represented major construction firms in high-value arbitration cases related to project delays, liquidated damages, and contractor termination
  • Resolved multimillion-dollar payment disputes through pre-litigation settlements, preserving client relationships and avoiding costly trials
  • Protected engineering consultancies against unjust professional negligence claims by dismantling faulty technical allegations through strategic legal-defense tactics
  • Achieved enforcement of complex arbitral awards issued by international tribunals, including under the BCDR and ICC frameworks, against non-paying developers and foreign entities
  • Negotiated favorable resolutions in shareholder and joint venture disputes involving Bahraini and GCC-based real estate ventures
  • Defended real estate companies in property misrepresentation cases, restoring investor trust and reputation in the market
  • Guided contractors and subcontractors through claims of wrongful termination, delay penalties, and variation order disputes, recovering withheld payments and defending against performance claims
  • Enabled clients to avoid lengthy litigation by initiating successful mediation and conciliation through the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) and private channels


Ready to Resolve Your Dispute with Confidence?

Whether you are a contractor navigating a complex payment dispute, a real estate developer facing arbitration, or a construction consultant defending against professional liability claims Manal Dhahi Legal Consultants is your trusted partner in legal resolution.

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Our legal approach 

1
Technical Collaboration

We partner with engineers and sector specialists to align legal terms with operational requirements and deliverables.

2
Risk Forecasting

Our contract strategies proactively identify and mitigate legal and financial risks before they arise.

3
Rapid Legal Response

From cease & desist letters to urgent court filings, we act quickly to defend our clients’ interests.

4
Transparent Client Experience

We maintain open, honest, and direct communication throughout every phase — from consultation to resolution.

Dispute resolution in construction law refers to the legal processes used to resolve conflicts over delays, defects, payments, or contract breaches in building and infrastructure projects.

Frequent disputes include delays in project completion, payment noncompliance, quality issues, variation order disagreements, and wrongful termination of contracts.

Litigation involves court proceedings; arbitration is a private, faster, and often more confidential method where disputes are settled by appointed arbitrators under agreed rules.

Yes. Bahrain is a signatory to the New York Convention, and arbitral awards from recognized institutions (like ICC or BCDR) are enforceable through Bahraini courts.

FIDIC contracts, engineering consultancy agreements, real estate development agreements, and international supply contracts often include mandatory arbitration clauses..

The BCDR is a leading arbitration and mediation center in Bahrain, specializing in commercial and construction-related disputes.

 Yes. Mediation is a cost-effective, confidential method to settle disputes early, often preserving business relationships and avoiding litigation.

Mrs. Manal Ali Abbas Dhahi, a certified mediator registered with the Ministry of Justice, leads all mediation engagements for civil and commercial disputes.

Yes, if awarded by the tribunal or judge, legal costs and damages may be recovered under Bahraini law or contractual provisions.

You may still initiate legal proceedings, but your options (litigation or arbitration) depend on the contract type and applicable law.

We analyze all legal relationships and coordinate a clear strategy to manage cross-claims, indemnities, and defense coordination.

 Yes. Foreign entities with contracts governed by Bahraini or international law can initiate arbitration locally or through international institutions.

Absolutely. We collaborate with delay analysts, engineers, accountants, and quantity surveyors to strengthen your case.

We follow proper filing procedures. If they ignore arbitration clauses, courts may compel participation or enforce default awards.

Mediation is a facilitated negotiation without binding rulings, while arbitration results in a binding decision by appointed arbitrators.

Yes. Investors may bring claims for misrepresentation, breach of sale terms, handover issues, or non-compliance with RERA regulations.

Only if a bilateral treaty or convention exists. Arbitration awards have stronger international enforcement due to the New York Convention.

They are pre-agreed penalties for delay. We can challenge or defend such claims based on causation, mitigation, and contract fairness.

 Extension of Time (EOT) is a formal request by a contractor to extend the project timeline due to external causes (e.g., change orders, force majeure).

Yes. For example, in fraud, theft, or forgery cases, both civil damages and criminal prosecution may proceed simultaneously.

Simply contact us via phone, email, or our website. We offer initial consultations to assess your case and outline the best legal path forward.