ASAR invites applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program in Kuwait and Bahrain. The four-week program offers law students and recent graduates practical legal experience within a leading law firm. Successful candidates will work alongside experienced lawyers, while gaining structured, hands-on…
ASAR Bahrain participated in the national initiative to renew the pledge of loyalty and allegiance to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain
At a time that has highlighted the importance of national unity and resilience, members of our Bahrain office signed the firm’s commemorative pledge board as part of a nationwide initiative involving organisations across the Kingdom. The board will be preserved in…
Longer Travel Bans Strengthen Judgment Enforcement in Bahrain
Creditors pursuing enforcement proceedings in Bahrain may benefit from stronger recovery measures following recent amendments to the Civil and Commercial Execution Law. Under the amendments, travel bans may now remain in force for up to three years—an increase from the previous…
Bahrain introduces key procedural reforms for construction and engineering contract disputes
Bahrain has introduced significant procedural reforms affecting the resolution of construction, mechanical, and electrical contract disputes before the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR). Ministerial Resolution No. 45 of 2026, which came into effect on 12 June 2026, amends the BCDR’s…
A new route to Bahrain’s public markets: ASAR advises on country’s first reverse merger
ASAR Bahrain acted as sole legal adviser to Bahrain Family Leisure Company B.S.C. (BFLC), a Bahrain Bourse-listed entity, on the completion of its share-swap reverse merger with Truffle Hospitality Holding W.L.L., a privately held hospitality platform backed by Dividend Gate Capital….
Bahrain introduces new law regulating the private education sector
Bahrain has introduced a new legal framework for the regulation of private educational institutions through Law No. 4 of 2026, enacted in January 2026, replacing Decree-Law No. 25 of 1998. The new law introduces enhanced licensing, governance and financial oversight requirements…
Bahrain M&A: Cross-border deals remain at the core of the market
Cross-border transactions remain central to M&A activity in Bahrain, with deal flow largely driven by regional and international investors and a continued preference for private transactions. ASAR Bahrain has contributed to the Bahrain chapter of the Chambers Corporate M&A Global Practice…
Bahrain M&A: Execution takes centre stage in a high-value, high-scrutiny market
M&A activity in Bahrain is being shaped by a small number of high-value, strategic transactions, alongside a steady pipeline of private deals, with recent activity highlighting the market’s ability to execute complex transactions through local infrastructure. ASAR Bahrain has contributed the…
Rethinking financial distress: Reorganisation in Bahrain
Using Bahrain’s Bankruptcy Law as a strategic tool in financial distress In today’s evolving economic landscape, businesses across the region are facing heightened financial pressures driven by market volatility, tightening liquidity, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. In this environment, the proactive management…
ASAR records 26 rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026
ASAR’s performance in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 reflects continued strength across both jurisdictions, with recognition spanning firmwide practices and individual lawyers. The firm achieved a total of 26 rankings, including 8 firm rankings and 18 individual recognitions, with 2 Hall…