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Licensing agreements occupy a structurally ambiguous position in merger control, sitting between asset acquisitions and ordinary commercial contracts. This client brief examines how European Commission precedent may inform the treatment of licensing agreements under the COMESA merger control regime, given the limited guidance and decisional practice from the COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission.

Bahrain has enacted a range of measures to foster a secure and transparent business environment, which is vital for building investor confidence and encouraging economic development.

Our Associate, Hisham Almansoor provides an overview of the amendment to the Law of Evidence with a focus on provisions relating to expert evidence.

Our previous volume in the Raees + Co Knowledge Series (Volume III) examined the key execution provisions against individuals and juristic persons under Chapter Two of Decree Law...

Over the past several years, Bahrain has undertaken significant incremental reforms to open its economy to foreign investment.

Bahrain has significantly expanded its SME definition, increasing the medium enterprise threshold to 250 employees or BHD20 million in annual revenue. More businesses can now qualify for SME status, opening access to government support, preferential financing, procurement advantages and programmes designed to help companies grow and expand.

On 8 September 2025, the Kingdom of Bahrain enacted Decree-Law No. 38 of 2025, introducing significant amendments to the Commercial Companies Law of 2001.

Bahrain has approved a comprehensive Secured Transactions Law establishing a unified, modern framework for creating, perfecting, prioritising, and enforcing security rights over movable assets.

On 8 September 2025, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa has issued Decree-Law No. 38 of 2025, introducing a comprehensive package of reforms to Bahrain's Commercial Companies...

The Kingdom of Bahrain has enacted substantial amendments to its Commercial Law in 2025, reinforcing protections around cheques, banking practices, and consumer rights.

AI has been transforming the legal industry, providing law firms and legal professionals with tools to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency. Law firms often encounter several obstacles...

Decree Law 22/2021 Issuing the Execution Law in Civil and Commercial Matters (the "Execution Law") is a groundbreaking legal development in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Licensing agreements occupy a structurally ambiguous position in merger control, sitting between asset acquisitions and ordinary commercial contracts.

The laws of Bahrain impose obligations upon contracting parties that are in most cases additional to those obligations set out in the express terms of a contract.

Bahrain is a small island, but a beautiful one that also has big potential. An archipelago situated in the Arabic Gulf, the Kingdom of Bahrain is equidistant between Saudi Arabia and Qatar...

Our Associate Budoor Alhalwachi examines contractor remedies under the FIDIC Red Book for delayed payments, alongside relevant protections under Bahraini law.

Our Associate Nawraa Abdulla discusses the strategic role of Mergers and Acquisitions in Bahrain, highlighting the regulatory landscape, key M&A types, and the challenges businesses face