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 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 practice, with Band 1rankings in Corporate & Finance and Dispute Resolution and a…
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, and financial stability. In closely held companies…
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
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. The Resolution reflects recent amendments to Bahrain’s Commercial Law and confirms a…
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 of Dividend Gate Capital, by way of a share-swap reverse merger. Upon completion,…
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 applies to civil, commercial and criminal matters and permits hearings to…
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 creation, perfection, priority, and enforcement of security rights over…
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…
Launching the Inaugural GC Powerlist: Bahrain
ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners is the exclusive sponsor of the Legal500’s first ever GC Powerlist: Bahrain. Nominations are now open, with the list to be published in April 2026. This inaugural edition will recognise Bahrain’s most influential and accomplished…