Bringing over 45 years of experience in corporate mandates, Brian Howard leads the corporate and commercial practice at Trowers & Hamlins LLP, and is well-versed in acquisitions, including takeovers and hive downs, capital markets law, and restructurings. The team is active across a range of industries, including insurance and healthcare, and is frequently sought out for advice on Islamic finance. Dominic O’Neil specialises in private equity matters, while Benjamin O’Brien-McQueenie is a key figure in the team for transactional matters with a focus on multijurisdictional acquisitions.
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Key clients
- Al Salam Bank B.S.C.
- Ithmaar Holdings B.S.C.
- Al Kifah Holding Company
- Al Waha Venture Capital Fund of Funds 1
- National Bank of Bahrain B.S.C.
- Naseej B.S.C. (c)
- Sayacorp B.S.C.
- Bahrain Development Bank B.S.C.
- Investrade
- GFH Financial Group B.S.C.
Work highlights
- Advised Al Salam Bank B.S.C. on its acquisition of Kuwait Finance House Bahrain B.S.C.
- Advised Dallah Al Baraka Holding Company B.S.C.(c) on its voluntary takeover offer for Al Baraka Group B.S.C.(c) and the subsequent take private and delisting.
- Advised consortium of hedge funds on voluntary partial takeover offer for Arab Insurance Group B.S.C.
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Practice head
Brian Howard
Other key lawyers
Benjamin-O'Brien McQueenie; Dominic O'Neil; Bill Jefferies