Fielding a team with ‘a unique cross-border capability in the GCC region’, Al Tamimi & Company's corporate and commercial practice is notably active across the fintech, real estate, insurance, oil and gas, and other regulated sectors, advising on regulatory matters, including corporate governance and setting up operations for domestic and multinational companies. It also supports clients with a broad range of restructurings, corporate M&A transactions, joint ventures, and other transactional matters. The team is led by Rad El Treki, who is noted for his presence in the oil and gas sector. Layla Alalawi is praised as an ’excellent draftsperson and adviser’ and is ably accompanied by Yara Frotan. Taimur Tufail is skilled in advising private equity and venture capital firms, multinational companies, and local businesses.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has a unique cross-border capability in the GCC region. They are realistic and precise when assessing a project. They deliver even under trying circumstances.’
- ‘Great team with good knowledge of market, trends and current practices.’
- 'They consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of their fields, paired with a proactive approach to problem-solving.'
- ‘Layla Alalawi is an excellent draftsperson and adviser.’
- ‘The individuals I work with stand out due to their exceptional expertise, dedication, and innovative thinking.'
- 'The team is highly skilled in handling complex transactions and advising on critical corporate matters, which makes them a trusted partner for businesses across diverse sectors.’
Key clients
- Arcapita Investment Management B.S.C.(c) Bahrain National Holding Group BFC Group Edamah (Real Estate Arm of the Bahrain Sovereign Wealth Fund) GFH Financial Group B.S.C Gulf International Bank Harsco Jotun Paints Majid Al Futtaim Mantrac Unatrac Oracle Stellantis UPS
Work highlights
Advised Bahrain’s finance group, Bahrain Financing Company, on the sale of its group business and subsidiaries comprising banking, financial, cash management solutions, money exchange, money remittance, and transfer services and international payments services, to Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC.
Advised Bapco Energies (formerly Noga Holding) on the monetisation of its fully owned Bahrain Saudi Pipeline Company, which owns the sole crude oil pipeline running from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain.
Advising Bahrain National Holding B.S.C on the sale of its shares in Bahrain National Insurance Company B.S.C and Bahrain National Life Assurance Company B.S.C to Solidarity Bahrain B.S.C.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Rad El Treki
Other key lawyers
Taimur Tufail; Layla Alalawi; Yara Frotan