Newton Legal’s corporate and commercial offering is sought after by clients for its broad expertise in transactions, restructurings, corporate governance and policy-related matters, with notable activity in the financial and private equity sectors. Aamal Al Abbasi and Ahmed Alfardan co-head the team, both highly experienced in M&A, with a focus on domestic and GCC markets.
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Key clients
- Government of Bahrain
- Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company
- Ahli United Bank
- Ooredoo
- Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat)
- Savills NoMubasher Capital
- Ahmed Mansoor Alaali Real Estate Co.
- Mazad NoSouthern Tourism Company
- Voltas Limited NoBahrain Flour Mills
- National Bank of Bahrain
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel for Ahli United Bank in the sale of its insurance subsidiaries, Al Hilal Life and Al Hilal Takaful, to Solidarity Bahrain.
- Advised Ithmaar Holdings on the proposed sale of certain assets and liabilities of the Ithmaar Group to GFH.
- Advised on the cross-border court led restructuring of an industrial manufacturer with presence in Bahrain.
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Aamal Al Abbasi; Ahmed Alfardan