Bahrain’s New Cheque Enforcement Regime: What Creditors and Corporates Need to Know Ministerial Resolution No. (6) of 2026 introduces a streamlined enforcement framework for cheques endorsed by the drawee bank as having “insufficient funds” whether due to full or partial non-payment….
Rob Little – Kuwait Lawyer of the Year
A standout win for ASAR at the 2026 Legal500 MENA Awards. Rob Little has been named Kuwait Lawyer of the Year. A well-earned recognition of his longstanding practice in Kuwait and his work across banking and finance, capital market, M&A, restructuring…
Bahrain’s First Reverse Merger: ASAR Advises BFLC and Truffle Hospitality on Share-Swap Transaction
Bahrain’s First Reverse Merger: ASAR Advises BFLC and Truffle Hospitality on Share-Swap Transaction Bahrain Family Leisure Company (BFLC), a Bahrain Bourse-listed hospitality and entertainment company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Truffle Hospitality Holding W.L.L., the food and beverage subsidiary…
ASAR’s team attended Riyadh International Disputes Week
Members of ASAR’s dispute resolution team attended Riyadh International Disputes Week, organised by the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA). Across events hosted by GAR Live Riyadh 2026 and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), discussions focused on current developments shaping…
Navigating Remote Hearings in Bahrain’s Courts
Remote Hearings in Bahrain: Key Considerations for Corporate and Cross-Border Litigants The Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs has issued Decision No. 114 of 2025, introducing a formal regulatory framework for the conduct of remote court proceedings in Bahrain. The Decision…
Bahrain’s Secured Transactions Law: Expanding Access to Corporate Finance
Bahrain’s Secured Transactions Law: Expanding Access to Corporate Finance Bahrain’s long-awaited Secured Transactions Law (Law No. 3 of 2026) was officially published in the Official Gazette on Thursday, 29 January 2026, confirming the introduction of a modern legal framework governing the…
Arbitration Insights for International Construction and Oil & Gas Contracts
Drafting arbitration clauses for complex international construction and energy projects. ASAR’s Senior Partner, @Ahmed Barakat, will participate in the Conference of Arbitration in Investment Contracts: Practical Applications in International Construction and Oil & Gas Contracts, taking place at Cairo University on…
Kuwait Law Firm of the Year Shortlist: Chambers Middle East Awards 2026
Shortlisted for Kuwait Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Middle East Awards 2026, ASAR Kuwait is recognised for its expertise across corporate and finance and dispute resolution matters. This recognition reflects the firm’s experience, the exceptional work of the…
Bahrain Corporate & Finance Shortlist: Chambers Middle East Awards 2026
ASAR Bahrain has been shorlisted for Bahrain Coroporate & Finance Domestic Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Middle East Awards 2026. The recognition reflects the expertise and dedication of our Bahrain corporate and finance team over the past year, and the trust our clients…
Strengthening global coverage: ASAR’s Kuwait office joins Lex Mundi
ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners’ Kuwait office has joined Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent law firms, as its exclusive member firm for Kuwait. Through this membership, ASAR retains its independence while enhancing its ability to support clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters with direct access…