The dispute resolution practice at Trowers & Hamlins LLP represents clients in disputes emanating from the real estate, financial, and telecommunications sectors, and it also boasts experience in acting for clients in commercial arbitration proceedings before the LCIA, ICC , and other bodies. Dubai-based Cheryl Cairns and Matthew Showler jointly head the team and are ably supported by Deborah Howard in cross-border disputes, particularly regarding enforcement, insolvencies, financial, and commercial disputes.
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- ‘Trowers & Hamlins is one of thew few international law firms with a proper presence in Bahrain. They have brilliant partners on the ground.’
- ‘Deborah Howard is a marvel. She has such a lovely manner and is wonderful with UNHW clients. She is focused, available and problem-solving. I think she is terrific.’
- ‘What distinguishes Trowers & Halmins' dispute resolution practice is simply its quality. They combine the resources of an international firm with a deep understanding of and familiarity with litigating and arbitrating in the Gulf.’
- ‘Deborah Howard is an obvious choice for effectively running complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. She blends international standards of practice with a deep understanding of local law, the market and cultural sensitivities.
Key clients
- Sayacorp B.S.C. (c)
- The liquidation of the International Banking Corporation B.S.C.(c)
Work highlights
Acting for Sayacorp (formerly First Energy Bank (FEB), a Bahraini wholesale bank) in proceedings against NMC Healthcare and its joint administrators at USD850m.
Acted for the estate of The International Banking Corporation B.S.C.(c) (in liquidation) (TIBC) (in administration) in pursuing a number of asset recovery actions.
Acting for an individual in a dispute regarding commercial and family assets, with proceedings taking place in the Courts located in the Gulf, Caribbean, Europe, and Southeast Asia, and the value of the dispute is approximately USD1bn.
Practice head
Cheryl Cairns; Matthew Showler
Other key lawyers
Deborah Howard