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.

Money laundering has been the subject of extensive regulation around the globe. Whilst money laundering is by no means a new concept, the highly globalised society...

Predictability and certainty are distinctive features of Bahraini law. Regrettably, one area of Bahraini law which cannot be praised for such predictability and certainty is the doctrine of piercing...

The Kingdom of Bahrain is expanding its regulations on the protection of individuals and their personal data. On the 17th of March 2022, the Bahraini Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affair and...

Our Associate Hisham Almansoor examines the ‘abuse of right' doctrine in Bahraini law, delving into its origins and implications supported by insights from relevant case law.

Maritime Law, or Admiralty Law, refers to the body of law which regulates ships, the commercial nature of shipping, navigation and other nautical matters.

Takaful, an Islamic insurance system, is derived from the Arabic term "Kafalah", meaning to jointly guarantee or support one another. Rooted in the principles of Sharia Law, Takaful emphasizes mutual cooperation.

Having a sound insolvency legal framework is essential in securing a business-friendly environment which fosters the interests of entrepreneurs and start-ups. Insolvency and bankruptcy regulation...

This article will seek to address the main framework of statutory limitations concerning civil matters and the practical considerations that must be considered by any party seeking to pursue civil litigation.

Our managing partner Nezar Raees, discusses the benefits and complexities of employee share schemes, covering design, implementation and legal frameworks.

The enactment of Law No. 22 of 2018, the Reorganisation and Bankruptcy Law (the "RBL"), marks a watershed moment in the development of Bahrain's...

The principal law governing real estate premises & its parts intended for residential & commercial purposes is Bahrain Law No. (27) of 2014 on the Issuance of the Real Estate Lease Law ("the Lease Law").

Having a sound insolvency legal framework is essential in securing a business-friendly environment which fosters the interests of entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Our Associate Nawra Abdulla examines Bahrain's new regulatory framework for trustee licenses under Decision No. 43/2024, highlighting key provisions, governance standards, and compliance requirements...

The law, more than almost any other profession, defines itself by restraint. Lawyers are taught from their earliest days that stability matters more than novelty; that continuity...

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

As an employer, you process and collect personal data of your employees on a daily basis and for various purposes. Personal data is processed about employees before, during and after an employment relationship.

Unforeseen circumstances are possibly one of the key hurdles contracting parties (especially those in long-term contracts) may encounter in international trade.

The principal law governing employment relations in the private sector in Bahrain is Law No. 36 of 2012 (the Labour Law), as amended.

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