International Arbitration 2026

BAHRAIN Law and Practice Contributed by: Noor Al Rayes, Bradley Price and Raghad Al Matrook, Al Tamimi & Company

Al Tamimi & Company is the largest law firm in the Middle East, operating across 17 offices throughout the region, with a well-established presence in Bah - rain. The Bahrain Dispute Resolution team comprises six lawyers and is led by partner and head Noor Al Rayes. The practice handles complex commercial litigation, arbitration and enforcement matters, with particular expertise in banking and financial services disputes, construction claims, regulatory proceed - ings, and the enforcement of foreign judgments and

arbitral awards. The team regularly appears before all Bahrain courts, including the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR), and has extensive expe - rience with ICC, LCIA, SIAC and ICSID arbitrations. Recent notable matters include acting for Credit Sui - sse, BeIN Media Group MENA and First Abu Dhabi Bank in significant Bahrain court proceedings, along - side panel appointments for Edamah, TP ICAP, Na - seej and Tabreed.

Authors

Noor Al Rayes is a partner and head of Dispute Resolution at Al Tamimi & Company in Bahrain, bringing over 15 years of experience in the Bahraini legal market. She specialises in complex commercial litigation,

Raghad Al Matrook is a trainee lawyer in the Dispute Resolution department at Al Tamimi & Company in Bahrain, working towards obtaining her licence to practise law. She has assisted on complex litigation

arbitration, banking disputes, regulatory matters, and the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, with rights of audience before all Bahraini courts including the Court of Cassation and Constitutional Court. Noor has played a leading role in implementing the BICC framework in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice. She is a member of the Bahrain Bar Association and serves on Al Tamimi’s Regional Legislation team, having contributed to drafting the Real Estate Regulatory Authority Law.

matters, including commercial, civil, employment and intellectual property disputes, supporting clients and contributing to legal strategies and court submissions. She is committed to developing a strong legal career and has authored an article on the international jurisdiction of Bahraini courts for the firm’s Disputes Newsletter. Known for her adaptability, attention to detail and proactive approach, Raghad continues to support her team while pursuing ongoing professional development and staying informed of legal developments.

Bradley Price is a senior associate in the Dispute Resolution team at Al Tamimi & Company, having recently been promoted to this role in recognition of his contributions to the firm’s international arbitration and

construction practice. He specialises in international arbitration, with particular expertise in construction and infrastructure disputes, and has extensive experience handling multi-jurisdictional matters across the GCC and globally. Bradley regularly acts in arbitrations under various institutional rules, from inception through to enforcement of awards. He is an active member of YSIAC, ICC YAAF and YIAG, and serves as an ambassador for the Delos Remote Oral Advocacy Programme.

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