Corporate Governance 2026

BAHRAIN Law and Practice Contributed by: Noor Radhi, Fatima Alali, Saifuddin Mahmood and Hasan Sanad, Hassan Radhi & Associates

Hassan Radhi & Associates (HRA) is one of the larg - est and most reputable leading law firms in Bahrain and the Gulf region. The firm was founded in 1974 by senior partner Dr Hassan Ali Radhi. HRA has more than 50 years of experience in the legal sector, es - pecially in banking, finance and corporate law. The firm has a team of highly qualified lawyers, supported by a dedicated and professional administrative team

that provides exceptional legal services, locally and internationally, in Arabic and English. HRA, the only member of the Lex Mundi global network in Bah - rain, can provide its clients with access to more than 22,000 lawyers with in-depth experience in 125-plus countries worldwide, all from a single point of con - tact.

Authors

Noor Radhi is the deputy senior partner and head of the banking and finance group at Hassan Radhi & Associates. She manages the banking team with her extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the rules

Saifuddin Mahmood is a senior legal consultant at Hassan Radhi & Associates with ample experience in banking and finance law, investment management, company law, commercial law, labour law, maritime

and regulations governing the banking and financial services industry in Bahrain. Noor has engaged in many due diligence projects, financing projects, mergers and acquisitions, liquidation procedures and dispute resolutions, in addition to advising on various legal issues relating to contracts, civil aviation, corporate, copyright and employment. She has been recognised internationally for her expertise in corporate finance and dispute resolution. Fatima Alali is a partner heading the corporate and M&A team at Hassan Radhi & Associates, and a certified arbitrator. She provides legal advice on various matters and has led a number of due diligence projects. She has also acted in the incorporation of various types of companies, including financial institutions licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, and in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and liquidation projects, in addition to her work in dispute resolution (including local and international arbitration). Fatima has published works including Doing Business in Bahrain, as well as works on foreign direct investment and consumer protection.

law and international arbitration. Saifuddin is the co-author of a Doing Business in Bahrain chapter, a project of The World Bank, and has written many legal articles and participated in legal research.

Hasan Sanad is an associate at Hassan Radhi & Associates admitted before the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs in Bahrain. He advises on corporate and banking matters, including corporate structuring,

regulatory compliance and banking transactions. Hasan has assisted with due diligence, mergers and transaction documentation. He also drafts and reviews commercial agreements and supports civil litigation matters as part of the firm’s corporate team. Hasan is a co-author of Doing Business in Bahrain.

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