What we say about the firm's legal practice in Bahrain
Banking and finance
Within Banking and finance, Hatim S. Zu'bi & Partners is a third tier firm,
‘Long-term brand name’ Hugh Stokes of Hatim S. Zu’bi & Partners is one of the most experienced lawyers in Bahrain. His team has a long history of providing advice on both local and international matters. The five-lawyer team was recently involved in a multi-jurisdictional IPO, acting on behalf of Aluminium Bahrain. Hatim Zu’bi is also a name in the market.
Corporate and M&A
Within Corporate and M&A, Hatim S. Zu'bi & Partners is a third tier firm,
Hatim S. Zu’bi & Partners can draw on the services of the unique figure of Hugh Stokes, whose roots in the jurisdiction are unmatched. The firm has a track record in complex international joint ventures and corporate acquisitions.
Dispute resolution
Within Dispute resolution, Hatim S. Zu'bi & Partners is a first tier firm,
Although Hatim S. Zu’bi & Partners saw the departure of Ma’awia Taher el-Nayal to establish his own practice, the firm retains experience in litigation, representing national and multinational banks in all Bahraini courts.
Legal market overview
Within Legal market overview,
On the local level, the landscape is expected to shift with the anticipated merger between domestic heavy-hitters Hatim S. Zu’bi & Partners and Qays H. Zu’bi, Attorneys & Legal Consultants.
Project finance
Within Project finance, Hatim S. Zu'bi & Partners is a third tier firm,
‘Name in the market’ Hatim S. Zu’bi & Partners acted as Bahraini counsel for a syndicate of lenders in connection with the financing of a sewage plant in Muharraq. Another highlight saw the team instructed as local counsel to BG North America in relation to its bid fee of $1bn to Bahraini LNG Terminal Project.