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