Trowers & Hamlins LLP > Manama, Bahrain > Firm Profile
Trowers & Hamlins LLP Offices
BAHRAIN WORLD TRADE CENTER, 7TH FLOOR
SHERATON COMMERCIAL COMPLEX
PO BOX 3012, MANAMA
Bahrain
Trowers & Hamlins LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Bahrain > Banking and finance (including Islamic finance) Tier 1
Trowers & Hamlins LLP’s banking and finance team acts for a diverse range of regional and international financial institutions, as well as the Central Bank of Bahrain licensees on their in-country and regional finance initiatives and broader regulatory requirements. Although maintaining a broad spread of conventional lending work, the practice is particularly known for its in-depth expertise in Islamic finance, encompassing capital markets, traditional financing products and repos and derivatives in the Islamic financing space. International managing partner and practice head Jeremy Ingham offers extensive experience across contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency work, acting for banks, financial institutions, corporates and insolvency practitioners. With a strong focus on debt capital markets and Islamic finance, Bilal Kahlon regularly advises on Shariah-compliant and sukuk transactions in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Salman Ahmed in Oman is another key figure and is the main client partner for Ahli United Bank following its conversion from a conventional to an Islamic bank.Practice head(s):
Jeremy Ingham
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Flexibility, geographical presence in key countries, good coordination among the team’s members across different practices and expertise.’
‘The team is quite diverse in terms of skillset and their knowledge of complex issues.’
‘Bilal Kahlon is an exceptional lawyer in the team and is diverse in his skillset and experiences. He is solution oriented and client centric.’
‘Availability, swift responsiveness and flexible accommodation to business requests.’
Key clients
Ahli United Bank B.S.C.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.S.C.
Venture Capital Bank
Al Salam Bank B.S.C.
Al Kifah Holding Company
Standard Chartered Bank
National Bank of Bahrain
Naseej B.S.C. (c)
Sayacorp
Gulf International Bank B.S.C.
The Arab Investment Company S.A.A.
State Bank of India
Bahrain Development Bank
Work highlights
- Advising Ahli United Bank on its proposed conversion from a conventional bank to an Islamic bank, which is a first-of-its-kind conversion exercise in the region.
- Acting as lead adviser to Al Baraka Islamic Bank , as documentation bank, and the syndicate of financiers in connection with a $200m syndicated Murabaha facility made available to The Oil and Gas Holding Company.
- Advised Bahrain Steel in relation to the $100,000,000 financing facility provided by Mashreqbank PSC.
Bahrain > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Well versed in large and complex transactions, Trowers & Hamlins LLP has a highly respected corporate and commercial practice in Bahrain, with M&A, fund formation and regulation, capital markets and group restructurings among its key areas of expertise. Specialist corporate and funds lawyer Brian Howard leads the team and brings over two decades of experience acting for GCC clients, including sovereign wealth funds, private equity funds, banks and industrial enterprises; co-head Dominic O’Neil is especially strong on the private equity side. Benjamin O’Brien-McQueenie was promoted to partner in July 2023 and splits his time between the Bahrain and Oman offices.Practice head(s):
Brian Howard; Dominic O’Neil
Other key lawyers:
Benjamin O’Brien-McQueenie
Key clients
Al Salam Bank B.S.C.
Al Kifah Holding Company
Al Waha Venture Capital Fund of Funds 1
National Bank of Bahrain
Naseej B.S.C. (c)
Sayacorp
Gulf International Bank B.S.C.
The Arab Investment Company S.A.A.
State Bank of India
Bahrain Development Bank
Investrade
Gulf International Bank
GFH Financial Group
Standard Chartered Bank
BBK
SICO
Al Baraka Islamic Bank
Bank ABC
Bahrain Steel
ASMA Capital Partners
Central Bank of Bahrain
Work highlights
Bahrain > Real estate and construction Tier 1
The construction team at Trowers & Hamlins LLP works in conjunction with the firm’s real estate and infrastructure group to provide a full-service offering in Bahrain. Practice head Abdul-Haq Mohammed is vastly experienced across both real estate and infrastructure and regularly handles large-scale transport, healthcare and housing projects, as well as PPP arrangements. Unkar Chanian continues to bolster his reputation as a go-to lawyer for real estate matters, acting for a diverse range of clients spanning governmental bodies, developers and high-net-worth individuals. Construction expert Cheryl Cairns also provides significant support from Dubai.Practice head(s):
Abdul-haq Mohammed
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Gulf Air Group and Bahrain Airport Company
Naseej B.S.C.
Infracorp B.S.C.(c)
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Bahrain)
Oman International Development and Investment Co SAOG
Riffa Views B.S.C (c)
Diyar Al Muharraq
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
Flydubai
Bahrain Development Bank
Bahrain Bay Development B.S.C (c)
Rasmala Investment Bank
Al Salam Bank B.S.C
The Real Estate Regulatory Authority Bahrain
GFH Financial Group
Darari Investment Company W.L.L.
Ithmaar Development Company
Meethaq Islamic Banking, Bank Muscat S.A.O.G
Veolia Energy Group
Baytik Bahrain Real Estate Co W.L.L./Kuwait Finance House Bahrain
Work highlights
- Acted for Al Areen Holding Company in connection with the formation of the Al Areen Owners Association and connected matters.
- Instructed by Ominvest, one of the oldest and largest investment companies in Oman and the region, to draft and prepare a full suite of sales documentation for a luxury off-plan development called La Vie in Muscat.
- Advising Eagle Hills Diyar Company with regards to the sale of the Address Hotel in Marassi Al Bahrain, Diyar Al Muharraq.
Bahrain > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s team in Bahrain has solid experience in managing disputes in various forums in the MENA region, including the Bahrain Centre for Dispute Resolution, the DIFC courts and the GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre, and under a multitude of arbitral rules including LCIA, ICC, DIAC and UNCITRAL. The offering is led from Dubai by Cheryl Cairns and Matthew Showler, while Deborah Howard is a key contact in Bahrain. The practice is particularly well regarded for its expertise in disputes pertaining to construction, real estate, banking, fraud and insolvency.Practice head(s):
Cheryl Cairns; Matthew Showler
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Sayacorp B.S.C. (c ) (Formerly First Energy Bank B.S.C.(c))
Central Bank of Bahrain
Yousif Alkooheji & Bros.
The International Banking Corporation B.S.C.(c) (in liquidation)
Trowers & Hamlins LLP > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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International Banking and Finance | Jeremy Ingham | ||
International Corporate | Brian Howard | ||
International Dispute Resolution and Litigation | Deborah Howard | ||
International Banking and Finance | Bilal Khalon | ||
International Infrastructure and Real Estate | Abdulhaq Mohammed | ||
International Corporate | Dominic O'Neil | ||
International Infrastructure and Real Estate | Unkar Chanian | ||
International Corporate | Benjamin O'Brien-McQueenie | ||
International Infrastructure and Real Estate | Shirin Pishbin | ||
International Corporate | Matthew McDonald |
Solicitor Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Salman Ahmed | View Profile | ||
Abdul-Haq Mohammed | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 394 at this office : 10Languages
Arabic Bahasa Malaysia English French MandarinMemberships
AMCC BMCC Britcham Thailand Britcham Indonesia BBGV EUMCCI The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators MIARB MOGSC MICCI MBS MCIArb Lighthouse Club Al Moltaka ociety of Construction Law British Business Group Australian Business Group ICAEW - Corporate Finance Equity Bahrain Irish Business Network Bahrain Society Arab British Chamber of Commerce AHKOther
Other offices : Abu Dhabi Other offices : Dubai Other offices : Malaysia Other offices : Oman- Banking and finance (including Islamic finance)
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Real estate and construction
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution