Ahmed Hassan

Biography

Ahmed Hassan is an Associate within the Transport and Insurance practice group of Al Tamimi & Company in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to joining Al Tamimi & Company, Ahmed worked for an international maritime law firm in London where he gained a wealth of experience working with shipowners, charterers and insurers across a range of maritime disputes governed by English law. Ahmed was also a member of that firm’s sanctions team, where he advised on the application and interpretation of UK and EU sanctions.

Ahmed also spent over 5 years in-house with a leading ship owner and operator in London, working on the full spectrum of shipping issues, including sale and purchase transactions, projects, insurance and claims.

Recent Experience

Nominated as a delegate by a state to attend the International Maritime Organisation’s Sustainable Maritime Transport Training Programme for the implementation of the IMO’s GHG Strategy.
Acting as the sole Associate assisting a Partner in a matter heard in the Supreme Court of England and Wales. RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV concerned the interpretation of a force majeure clause in a contract of affreightment.
Advising shipowners, charterers and cargo interests on matters relating to the trapping of vessels in Ukraine following the outbreak of war.
Advising a fund on claims arising from the termination of sale and purchase agreements due to the imposition of sanctions.
Advising insurers on potential coverage issues, including the interpretation of various clauses in insurance policies.
Advising a shipowner on a matter involving the loading of iron ore with moisture content in apparent excess of its transportable moisture limit.
Acting for a range of clients in disputes heard in LMAA arbitration.
Advising on and completing numerous sale and purchase transactions