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Norton Rose (Middle East) LLP

48th FLOOR, WEST TOWER, BAHRAIN FINANCIAL HARBOUR, MANAMA, BAHRAIN

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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Bahrain

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, Norton Rose LLP is a second tier firm,

Despite Dominic Harvey’s departure to Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.’s Dubai office, Norton Rose (Middle East) LLP remains a recognised brand. The firm is the preferred port of call for Bahraini government entities, including the Ministry of Finance, and is advising the Ministry of Works on the development of a wastewater plant in the Muharraq region. Associate Mark Adams is the contact on the ground, with Dubai-based partner Mohammed Paracha another contact in the region.

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, Norton Rose LLP is a second tier firm,

Although it saw various departures during 2011, Norton Rose (Middle East) LLP remains prominent in the jurisdiction, with its practice spearheaded by ‘very capable and diligent’ of counsel Adrian Woodcock. The team advised a large financial institution on its capital restructuring and spin-out of non-core assets, and also acted on the establishment of a representative office in Bahrain for AMP Capital Investors.

Islamic finance

Within Islamic finance, Norton Rose LLP is a second tier firm,

Norton Rose (Middle East) LLP’s various departures were offset to some degree by Dubai-based Mohammed Paracha’s increased involvement in the jurisdiction. The firm is instructed on the high-profile establishment of the Mega Islamic Bank, a new wholesale bank. Other clients include Novus Aviation Services, Millennium Aircraft Leasing Company, and Barwa International. Associate Mark Adams is the contact in Bahrain.

Legal market overview

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International firms remain barred from speaking before the courts, although several firms report an uptick in enquiries about the new Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre. Norton Rose (Middle East) LLP’s litigation team has relocated to Dubai, but intends to remain active in the jurisdiction.

Project finance

Within Project finance, Norton Rose LLP is a second tier firm,

Norton Rose (Middle East) LLP saw the departure of Dominic Harvey to Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. and Simon Green to Charles Russell LLP, but has been recruiting at mid-level. The firm is instructed by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Works on a range of matters, including a wastewater plant in the Muharraq region and a proposed redevelopment of a plant at Tubli. Joanne Emerson-Taqi continues to lead an impressive construction practice.

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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.

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