The new amendment amends the Article 1 of Bahrain Decree-Law No. 2/2001 related to the ownership of land by non-Bahrainis.

The Development Law and Lease Law which were published in 2014 and featured in our previous updater, came into effect on 7 February 2015.

The Development Law and Lease Law which were published in 2014 and featured in our previous updater, came into effect on 7 February 2015.

Decision No. 45 of 2014 in relation to Industrial Tenancies was published in issue no. 3159 of the Legal Gazette on 5 June 2014 and came into force on 6 June 2014.

EE Limited & Hutchison 3G UK Limited v The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Islington

The principal Law governing the real estate sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain is Legislative Decree No. (27) of 2017 on the Issuance of the Real Estate Sector Regulation Law (the "Law").

The distinction between exclusion and limitation of liability is, in essence, a matter of degree rather than substance.

Our previous entry under the Raees + Co Knowledge Series examined the legal provisions which apply exclusively to commercial company debtors under Decree Law No. 22/2021 on the Issuance of the Law of Execution...

A legally binding contract has the force of law between the parties. When one of the parties fails to fulfil his/her obligations it is considered a breach of contract.

Following the New Year, the SLRB has implemented Legislative Decree No.13 of 2013 promulgating the Land Registration Law (New Law) replacing Legislative Decree No. 15 of 1979 (Old Law).

We are the tenant of commercial premises in central London which we have occupied for five years. The lease is for a term expiring in 2035

Whilst the rent review mechanism is governed by the specific provisions in each lease in question, it is common to find that in the absence of agreement, the reviewed rent

The construction industry is a significant component of the Bahraini economy with local and foreign investment in new residential and commercial projects continuing to proliferate through the years.

Our Associate Habiba Mokhtar explores the regulation and enforcement of performance bonds in Bahrain and their significance in safeguarding project performance.

Construction projects in the GCC region never lack ambition.

The hotel industry has seen a significant rise in activity in Bahrain and the region at large in the last decade.

Contracts are governed by Decree-Law (19) of 2001 Promulgating the Bahrain Civil Code, which outlines general rules for contracts for hire of service from Article 584-611, and specifically governs construction contracts...

Lease agreements are one of the common forms of agreements affecting both individuals and companies...

It is of great importance for legislators to enact specific regulations requiring both landlords and tenants to comply to ensure the protection of both parties.

I am the managing agent of an office building with retail premises on the ground floor and offices on the first, second and third floors