2105 ALMOAYYED TOWER, PO BOX 18259, SEEF DISTRICT, BAHRAIN
What we say about the firm's legal practice in Bahrain
Corporate and M&A
Within Corporate and M&A, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is a first tier firm,
As the go-to firm for the Bahraini government, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer commands a unique position in the market. Able to draw on deep resources in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Harnek Shoker’s team combines wide-ranging government work with large projects for investment banks. It is currently acting on a $1bn regional sovereign bond offering as well as several major restructurings. New clients include Lloyds TSB, Batalca and Astra.
Legal market overview
Within Legal market overview,
The year’s extraordinary events had a severe impact on a planned slew of privatisation work which began well enough with Aluminium Bahrain’s $339m region-wide IPO. In that deal, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP – led by the ‘robust, commercial, solution-driven’ Pierre-Marie Boury – acted for the issuer, with Allen & Overy LLP and Linklaters LLP also involved on the bank side. Baker & McKenzie Limited, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Norton Rose (Middle East) LLP and Trowers & Hamlins remain the major international firms in the jurisdiction.
Project finance
Within Project finance, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is a first tier firm,
With a strong market presence, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s close contacts with the Bahraini government ensure that it is at the forefront of projects work advancing in Bahrain. Harnek Shoker is assisted by Joseph Huse’s regular visits to the jurisdiction. The firm has advised the government on a wealth of energy matters.
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