We are pleased to announce that ASAR has received significant recognition for its legal work at the IFLR Middle East Awards 2024. We are proud to have received three awards: National Law Firm of the Year: Kuwait National Law Firm of…
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ASAR Bahrain has moved to United Tower
We’re excited to announce that ASAR Bahrain has officially moved into our new office on the 32nd floor of United Tower, located in Bahrain Bay! This move is part of our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality legal services with greater efficiency…
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ASAR Bahrain acts as Lead Counsel to Eskan Bank in Major Syndicated Financing Transaction
ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners Acts as Bahrain Law Counsel to Eskan Bank in Major Syndicated Financing Transaction The Bahrain office of ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners (ASAR Bahrain) announces our role as sole lead counsel for Eskan Bank…
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Key Changes to Bahrain’s International Commercial Court
Bahrain has recently enacted Law No. 9 of 2024 concerning the Bahrain International Commercial Court (BICC), establishing it as an independent legal entity under the oversight of the Minister of Justice. This new court is designed to handle a broad range…
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Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitration Awards in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Bahrain stands as a signatory to the 1958 New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (“Convention”), supported by the provisions set forth in its Arbitration Law, Law No. 9 of 2015 adopting UNCITRAL Model Law on…
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ASAR Bahrain Awarded Top Tier Firm Ranking by IFLR1000 for 2024
We are very excited to announce that our ASAR Bahrain office has achieved a remarkable milestone! ASAR Bahrain has been honoured with a Top Tier Firm ranking by IFLR1000 (tag) for 2024, affirming our leadership and excellence in the Bahrain legal…
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ASAR provides local legal counsel in Farj Capital-led Consortium’s Acquisition of a 65% stake in Aster DM Healthcare FZC in Bahrain
ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners Acting as Local Legal Counsel of the Fajr Capital- led Consortium’s Acquisition of a 65% stake in Aster DM Healthcare FZC in Bahrain. We are excited to announce our role as local legal counsel, in…
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ASAR Members Speak at 1st Edition Bahrain Business Law Forum
The opportunity to speak at the 1st Edition of the Bahrain Business Law Forum, 2023, as Gold Sponsors, was one we simply could not pass up. Many thanks to LexisNexis Middle East for a well-run, professional event. Congratulations to our team,…
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Bahrain Law Update: Resolution No. 6 of 2023 on System of Linking Payment Systems for GCC countries
Written by Steven Brown and Rahul Sud Bahrain recently ratified and issued Law No. 6 of 2023 in Bahrain, endorsing and ratifying the Treaty on the System of Linking Payment Systems for GCC countries to which Bahrain is a signatory. The…
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ASAR authors IFLR M&A report 2023 for Bahrain
M&A Report 2023: Bahrain Market overview The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have seen a rise in consolidation as pandemic restrictions have been eased, including corporate strategic M&A transactions in Bahrain, particularly in the banking sector. Kuwait Finance House (KFH)…
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