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Not only has Bahrain become the fastest growing financial centre in the Gulf, it has also become known as one of the easiest places to do business and increased its labour productivity at a faster pace than any of its neighbours over the last eight years.

The booming economy is keeping the country’s lawyers busy. Norton Rose (Middle East) LLP, which has been heavily involved in Bahrain’s legal market since opening its office in 1979, continues to be one of the most active firms in the region, while Trowers & Hamlins also has a strong presence, and considers its Bahrain office to be one of its flagship overseas offices. Baker & McKenzie Limited’s office works in close concert with the firm’s Riyadh office, often acting for major Saudi corporates.

In 2007, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP and Charles Russell LLP opened offices in Bahrain, both aiming to build on existing relationships with the Government of Bahrain and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain, respectively.

Though the international firms have cornered their fair share of the market, the country boasts a number of excellent local firms such as Hassan Radhi & Associates, Hatim S. Zu’bi & Partners
and Haya Rashed Al Khalifa Attorneys at Law & Legal Consultants. Local firms handle work in their own right, as well as regularly partnering with international firms like Clifford Chance and Allen & Overy LLP to handle the local aspects of major transactions. Furthermore, local firms are responsible for the majority of the dispute resolution work undertaken in Bahrain. Due to rights of audience, only Bahraini lawyers have the right to appear before the courts. International firms will offer the clients advice on disputes but must pair with local firms to handle the matters.

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  • Acceptance of trademark applications in classes 42-45

    As from 1 July 2005 the Bahraini Trade Mark Office will accept applications for services that fall into classes 42 to 45 in accordance with the Eighth Edition of the Nice Classification of Goods and Services.
    - A&L Goodbody

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  • KF Fastigheter develops the trade area Mobilia in Lund

    KF Fastigheter has acquired parts of the trade area Mobilia in Lund, and will together with Arne Paulssons Byggnads AB develop the area, including i.a. a Coop supermarket. KF Fastigheter has in connection herewith sold a larger property in central Lund to Paulssons. Mannheimer Swartling advised KF Fastigheter.
    – Mannheimer Swartling

  • Kaul and Capol sold to Riverside

    Mannheimer Swartling has advised the owners in the sale of Kaul GmbH and UK-affiliate, Capol UK Ltd., to The Riverside Company.
    – Mannheimer Swartling

  • Proventus establishes vehicle for investments in corporate loans and bonds

    Mannheimer Swartling has advised Proventus in connection with the establishment of Proventus Capital Partners – a co-investment vehicle focusing on corporate loans and corporate bonds. The investment strategy for this vehicle also allows direct loans to companies and the ambition is to contribute with financing to mid-sized companies in need of capital for growth or restructuring when these companies are unable to secure traditional bank financing.
    – Mannheimer Swartling

  • Protego Real Estate Investors selling Swedish retail properties

    Protego Real Estate Investors has been advised by Mannheimer Swartling on the sale of twelve retail properties situated throughout Sweden for a total value of approximately SEK 210 million.
    – Mannheimer Swartling

  • Teracom divests its broadband business

    Mannheimer Swartling has advised the Teracom Group in the divestiture of its subsidiary Comet Networks to CSIT. Comet Networks operates the Group's broadband business, currently reaching more than 650,000 households and 80,000 businesses in approximately 50 municipalities in Sweden.
    – Mannheimer Swartling

  • Södra Timber acquires Trivselhus

    Mannheimer Swartling has advised Södra Timber in connection with its acquisition of Ittur Prefab Industrier AB, the parent company of the Trivselhus Group, one of Sweden’s leading producers of prefabricated homes. Closing is expected to take place on 1 October 2009. The transaction is subject to inter alia competition clearance.
    – Mannheimer Swartling

  • Varian Medical Systems selected for new proton therapy centre

    Mannheimer Swartling has assisted Varian Medical Systems in entering into agreements for delivery of a proton therapy system to Skandionkliniken. The agreements include supply of an estimated USD 60 million in products. Varian Medical Systems will also have a five year service agreement valued at approximately USD 25 million. Skandionkliniken is the first clinical centre for proton therapy in Scandinavia and will have a capacity of treating 1,000 – 2,500 cancer patients per year. Varian Medical Systems is the world’s leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer.
    – Mannheimer Swartling

  • Wallhamn, Sweden’s largest private port, gains approvals for expansion

    Mannheimer Swartling has advised Wallhamn AB on matters related to gaining approval for expansion of the port’s fairway to facilitate access for larger cargo ships. The port, owned by the Italian-based Grimaldi Group, is used for RoRo cargo, mainly in relation to the import and export of vehicles. The matter involved negotiations and permitting approval from, among others, the Swedish Transport Agency as well as other authorities and concerned parties. The firm recently also advised the Grimaldi Group on its acquisition of 50 per cent of port Wallhamn from EUKOR Car Carriers Inc, making the Grimaldi Group the sole owner of port Wallhamn.
    – Mannheimer Swartling

  • Stena Bulk in joint venture with Asahi Tankers

    Mannheimer Swartling has advised Stena Bulk AB in its new joint venture with Japanese shipping company Asahi Tankers. The joint venture company, Asahi Stena Tankers, will be owned 50/50 by the parties and will invest in tonnage of varying sizes, initially focusing on Suezmax tankers for global transportation of crude oil.
    – Mannheimer Swartling

  • Skandia Liv signs asset management agreement with DnB NOR

    Mannheimer Swartling has advised Skandia Liv on an agreement with DnB NOR to manage a portfolio of assets valued at approximately SEK 80 billion. The agreement replaces a previous asset management agreement between the parties and covers DnB NOR’s continued management of a portfolio of Swedish shares and interest and includes a number of special mandates, amongst others in tactical allocation and advice on “socially responsible investing.”
    – Mannheimer Swartling
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