Leading Individuals

Projects and energy in Bahrain

Baker & McKenzie Limited

Baker & McKenzie Limited offers unparalleled expertise in project financing in the Bahrain market, catering to a diverse client roster which spans major banks, corporates and government institutions. Practice head Ian Siddell splits his time across major economic hubs of the region, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and is supported by experienced lawyers Gavin Witcombe and Fatima Alhasan. The team specialises in advising on the most significant and large-scale projects within the region, with a proven track record in those related to water, renewable energy, transport and social infrastructure.

Practice head(s):

Ian Siddell


Other key lawyers:

Gavin Witcombe; Fatima Alhasan


Key clients

The Oil and Gas Holding Company B.S.C. (c) (nogaholding)


Bahrain National Gas Company (B.S.C.)


ABC Islamic Bank (E.C.)


Gulf International Bank B.S.C


Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation


Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba)


Bahrain Islamic Bank B.S.C


Arab Bank plc


Ahli United Bank B.S.C


The Saudi National Commercial Bank (Bahrain)


ACWA Power International


Olayan Financing Company (OFC)


Arabian Centres Company


Alawwal Bank


Samba Capital & Investment Management Company


Saudi Fransi Capital


The Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB)


Riyad Bank


NCB Capital


Metito Group


Mowah Co.


Textron Financial Corporation


Work highlights


  • Acting for a syndicate of banks led by The Saudi National Bank (through its Bahrain branch) in relation to the multi-option Islamic and trade finance facilities made available to Saudi Binladin Group.
  • Acting for an international bank, through its Bahrain-based entity, in relation to a $61,000,000 equity bridge murabaha facility granted to ACWA Power’s subsidiary in Uzbekistan.

Newton Legal

Newton Legal continues to solidify its presence as a leading firm in the Bahrain projects and energy market, regularly assisting major energy companies and public entities with supply concessions and agreements, oil and gas financing, and joint ventures within the field. Joseph Huse jointly leads the practice and has a particular focus on oil and gas, advising clients on project financing, share and business transfers, and EPC contracts in the energy sector. Aamal Al Abbasi is also a key practitioner, as is associate Maryam Kamal, whose experience includes advising major clients on a wide range of contracts.

Practice head(s):

Joseph Huse;


Other key lawyers:

Aamal Al Abbasi; Maryam Kamal


Work highlights


  • Advised an oil and gas public entity on cross-border disputes, including in a multimillion international arbitration.
  • Advised an international energy company on the construction of a rooftop solar power plant at a large commercial complex in Bahrain.
  • Advised nogaholding, the energy investment and development arm of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on its $200m syndicated revolving credit facility.