Hardship Under Article 130 of the Bahraini Civil Code: Managing Contractual Risk Amid Regional Disruptions Regional developments, including armed conflict, sanctions and disruptions to key shipping routes, are creating uncertainty for businesses operating across the GCC. In Bahrain, the doctrine of…
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day 2026 | Give to Gain This year’s theme reflects a simple idea: progress is built when knowledge is shared and opportunities are opened – and carried forward through resilience and determination. Across Bahrain, Kuwait and beyond, women demonstrate…
From surplus to support: Strengthening communities in Bahrain
Delivering measurable community impact this Ramadan. This Ramadan, ASAR’s Bahrain office is once again supporting Bahrain Food Bank (Conserving Bounties). In the past year alone, the organization conserved and redistributed 230 tonnes of surplus food – up from 183 tonnes the…
Nass Corporation Exit Offer: ASAR acts as transaction legal advisor
A notable public to private transition in Bahrain’s capital market ASAR Bahrain served as sole legal advisor on the voluntary conditional exit offer for Nass Corporation B.S.C., led by A A N S D Company W.L.L., resulting in the company’s delisting…
ASAR recognized for work across Kuwait and Bahrain Chambers Global Guide 2026
ASAR Recognized for work across Kuwait and Bahrain | Chambers Global Guide 2026. ASAR has been recognized in the Chambers 2026 Global Guide, reflecting the strength and expertise of our Kuwait and Bahrain offices. Kuwait maintains its position as a leading…
When shareholder disputes become corporate crises Lessons from Bahraini Law
When shareholder disputes become corporate crises – lessons from Bahraini Law Authored by Amal Lari Partner – Corporate Arbitration and Litigation Shareholder disputes are rarely confined to commercial disagreement. More often, they strike at the heart of a company’s governance, operations,…
Ramadan Kareem
Ramadan Kareem from all of us at ASAR. We wish our clients and colleagues a peaceful and blessed month, marked by reflection, generosity, and connection. Artwork by Deena Radhi – @artgallery.deena
New Rules on Cheque Enforcement in Bahrain
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….
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…
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…