Recent security developments in the Gulf, including threats or possible disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, can create challenges for shipping operations. These situations may affect routes, port calls, insurance coverage, and costs for vessels, cargo interests, charterers, and insurers. In…
Hardship under Bahraini Law: Protect you contracts amid regional disputes
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 hardship under Bahraini Civil Code Article 130 may provide relief where unforeseen circumstances arise after…
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 that strength every day – as colleagues, mentors,…
From surplus to support: Strengthening communities in Bahrain
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 previous year – working in partnership…
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 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,…