Abdulrahman AlBassam | People

Biography

Abdulrahman is an associate in Baker McKenzie’s Real Estate practice, advising across both the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia offices. Abdulrahman is licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia.

Representative Legal Matters

Advised on the development and structuring of a mixed-use development agreement model for a real estate investment fund, including the allocation of development rights, governance mechanisms, and risk allocation provisions.
Advised on the development of an innovative waste treatment and environmental infrastructure project to be undertaken through a joint venture between two state-owned companies. Drafted and negotiated the principal transaction documents and direct agreement incorporating project finance and lender-protection concepts.
Advised on the establishment and structuring of a real estate investment fund focused on development and construction projects, including regulatory, governance, and transactional considerations.
Drafted and negotiated a SAR 1.7 billion construction contract for a landmark mixed-use development project in Makkah, including bespoke provisions relating to project delivery, risk allocation, and contractor obligations.
Led the drafting and negotiation of a comprehensive development agreement for a large-scale mixed-use destination comprising branded residences, hospitality, and retail components. Integrated brand operator requirements into the development framework, including design review mechanisms, operational standards, handover obligations, construction controls, and ongoing asset management provisions to ensure compliance with international operator requirements and project objectives.
Advised government entities on the review, update, and implementation of construction, development, and real estate contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance requirements.
Drafted six large-scale, multi-billion-SAR construction contracts for a major public-sector project, combining international standard forms with local procurement requirements. Structured bespoke provisions relating to sectional completion, temporary use, and risk allocation to support accelerated delivery timelines.
Advising on a USD 63 billion public-private partnership project and surrounding mixed-use development, including the negotiation of development and operation agreements, structuring long-term land arrangements and revenue-sharing frameworks, and advising on procurement and privatization matters.
Led the market entry strategy for a leading international environmental and carbon-reduction company, advising on regulatory requirements, corporate structuring, licensing, compliance, and government engagement matters in Saudi Arabia.
Developed a standardized short-form construction contract based on internationally recognized industry standards for use by a major real estate developer across its development projects.
Advised on a highly sensitive international dispute involving claims against the Saudi government before an international organization, providing strategic legal and diplomatic advice and preparing submissions for various government stakeholders.
Advised on the establishment of joint venture companies between government-owned entities, including corporate structuring, governance arrangements, and transaction documentation.

Admissions

Saudi Arabia (2025)

Education

King Abdulaziz University (Bachelor of Laws (LLB))

Languages

Arabic
English
French