Newton Legal

Senior Associate

Eman Khalid is part of the litigation team at Newton Legal and specializes in commercial, civil, and labor disputes, including rental, construction, real estate, and inter-company matters. She is also a member of the team advising clients on company formations in Bahrain.

Eman joined Newton Legal in 2020 as a Trainee Associate and was promoted to Associate in 2022 and subsequently to Senior Associate in 2026. Since joining, she has worked on a number of high-profile projects and disputes, advising leading family-owned companies, financial institutions, and government-related entities.

Experience

Advised and acted as local counsel on multiple company formations, including the establishment of a foreign manufacturer’s plant in Bahrain, securing all regulatory approvals and licences for an initial investment of US$ 14.5 million. Represented a syndicate of banks and real estate entities in commercial real estate disputes relating to a major mixed-use development in Bahrain, including claims for outstanding rent, eviction, and compensation. Acted on commercial dispute matters, advising on strategy, pleadings, and case management. Led and contributed to a substantial portfolio of labour and employment disputes on behalf of a range of prominent corporate clients in Bahrain, including Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill Company (GARMCO). Acted as lead counsel for BAPCO across a full spectrum of matters, including labour disputes, compensation claims, and contractor-related cases. Represented prominent family-owned businesses and a family holding company in a multi-million BHD real estate co-ownership dispute, including issues relating to property management, subdivision of real estate assets, public auction sale, and contractual disputes. Acted as counsel in disputes involving government entities, representing both public sector bodies and private parties in claims against government institutions. Advised clients on regulatory and contentious matters related to social insurance, labour, and tenancy laws in Bahrain.

English, Arabic

Master of Laws (LL.M) Private Law, University of Bahrain Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), University of Bahrain