Muhammad El Haggan

Ahmed El Far, a senior associate in the London office of Three Crowns LLP, has co-authored the “Subcontracts and Multiparty Arbitration in Construction Disputes” chapter with Stavros Brekoulakis of 3 Verulam Buildings and National University of Singapore in the sixth edition of Global Arbitration Review’s The Guide to Construction Arbitration. Major construction projects typically involve several parties and interrelated contracts, including subcontracts. While the provisions of the main contract between the employer and the contractor do not usually become a part of the subcontractor’s agreement, a dispute arising out of the main contract may give rise to claims and disputes under the subcontract and vice versa. The chapter explores the use and importance of subcontracts in construction law, as well as their relationship to main contracts. The authors also discuss the circumstances that give rise to multiparty arbitration in construction disputes. In doing so, particular attention is given to the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) conditions of contract and subcontract for construction. To read the chapter online, please click here: https://lnkd.in/ePmpDx4n To find out more, click below:

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Kirkland & Ellis entered the Saudi market in 2023, opening a Riyadh office under a regional headquarters license shortly after the Kingdom loosened regulations for foreign legal practices. Kamran Bajwa, Riyadh partner and founder, leads the firm’s only Middle East office and has built a team of 20 lawyers handling cross-border deals and projects. Key clients include subsidiaries of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which manages over $1 trillion in assets. The team also launched a construction practice that supports the firm globally. Before rejoining Kirkland in 2011, he spent eight years in Dubai and Cairo, including working as chief legal officer at a MENA investment bank. In this interview with LDCI's Dario Sabaghi, Bajwa discusses the firm’s work in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the scale and focus of its operations: https://lnkd.in/ezccJX_y

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New issue | October 2025: Kamran Bajwa is leading Kirkland & Ellis' bold Saudi expansion with purpose. Saudi Arabia’s legal market has undergone seismic shifts in the past two years, with new regulations unlocking opportunities for foreign firms willing to make the investment. The October 2025 edition of Law Middle East explores leadership, legacy, and legal transformation in the Kingdom. From Kirkland’s bold Saudi expansion to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer’s recent leadership reshuffle, our stories this month reflect a region coming into its own—and the lawyers shaping its future. Also within this issue are write-ups of our recent M&A Summit 2025 and thoughts on the region's market and future outlook from Baker McKenzie UAE managing partner Mohammad Al Rasheed. Editorial: Aishah Hussain Design: Tofiq S Memon Creative: Angitha Pradeep Photography: Ajith Narendra for ITP Media Group Production: Anand Sundaram Read the digital edition: https://lnkd.in/eFnbTKGy

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Eversheds Sutherland Advised Saudi Power Procurement Company On SAR 31 Billion Renewable Energy Deal The Eversheds Sutherland team was led by Ashley Halewood, supported by Adite Aloke, Saed Obeidat, Sama M. Ali, and Mohamed Al-Ali. The Mohammed AlDhabaan & Partners Eversheds Sutherland team was led by Abdulatif Al Heraish, with support from Leen Al Moaiqel and Ali Al Araifi . Link to read full News: https://lnkd.in/dv4WpMKj #evershedssutherland #sppc #saudiarabia #renewableenergy #solarpv #windenergy #energytransition #dealnews #legaladvisory #cleanenergy #infrastructure

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✨New Tide for Arbitration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia✨ With its commitment to continue to strengthen the fundamental infrastructure for #disputeresolution, the #KSA introduced last month the 2025 Draft Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law for public consultation which seeks to modernize the 2012 Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law. With a little less than a month to go before the public consultation period expires, below are some of the key amendments proposed: 💡Arbitration-Friendly Article 10(2) of the 2012 Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law that stipulated that Government Bodies may not enter into arbitration agreements without the approval of the Prime Minister unless allowed by a special provision of law has been proposed to be struck down. 💡Securing Expertise Article 14(3) of the 2012 Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law that mandated that the sole arbitrator or chairman be a holder of at least a university degree in #Sharia or #Law has been proposed to be struck down. Additionally, the 2025 Draft Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law has proposed to amend the position to also clarify that an arbitrator need not be of a particular nationality unless the Parties agree otherwise. 💡The 'Odd' Tussle Article 13 of the 2012 Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law that rendered an arbitration void should the number of arbitrators not have been #Odd has been proposed to be amended. The 2025 Draft Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law now provides in Article 19(2) that an arbitration agreement shall not be void if it provides for an #Even number of arbitrators and the number should be #completed by the appointment of an #additional arbitrator. 💡Res Judicata also applicable to Foreign Awards Article 52 of the 2012 Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law that allowed #domesticawards to have the authority of a #judicialruling of #KSA has been proposed to be amended to also grant such status to #foreignawards under Article 63 of the 2025 Draft Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law. 💡Disqualification of Arbitrator ≠ Suspension of the Proceedings Article 17(3) of the 2012 Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law that resulted in the #automaticsuspension of the arbitral proceedings upon submission of a disqualification petition of the arbitral tribunal has been proposed to be amended by Article 24(2) of the 2025 Draft Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law to #not result in such automatic suspension. Instead, and in line with the international best practices, the proceedings may be continued till the decision on such a petition is made by the arbitral tribunal including the arbitrator sought to be disqualified. While each of these amendments are set to revolutionize the #arbitrationlandscape in #KSA, it remains to be seen which of these changes will make it to the final cut of the 2025 Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law.  Pleased to share my English translation of the 2025 Draft Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law along with the official Arabic version below. #Arbitration #InternationalArbitration #ADR #Reform #LegalUpdate #KSA #FutureofArbitration

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As part of the Egypt Arbitration Days, AMERELLER partners Sherif El Saadani and Kilian Bälz will be speaking at the landmark conference “The Egyptian Arbitration Law after Thirty Years: A National Journey through a Comparative Lens,” organized by The Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) in collaboration with the Ciarb Egypt Branch. 📅 15 October 2025 (Wednesday) 📍 CRCICA Auditorium, Cairo Event details: https://lnkd.in/dduhea3k The conference offers an in-depth reflection on the evolution, practice, and impact of Egypt’s arbitration framework. The sessions will explore reform experiences across different legal systems, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and policy dialogue on harmonizing regional practices with international standards. Panel 1: 𝗘𝗴𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Sherif El Saadani, Partner, AMERELLER “Judicial and Institutional Activism in the Absence of an Updated Law” Panel 3: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘀 Kilian Bälz, Partner, AMERELLER “Arbitration Law Reform – the German Perspective” We are pleased to contribute to this event, reflecting on how the Egyptian Arbitration Law has evolved, and the pathways for modernization and alignment with global best practices. #EgyptArbitrationDays #CRCICA #Ciarb #Arbitration #DisputeResolution #InternationalLaw #Cairo #LegalReform #MENA

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