BAHRAIN Law and Practice Contributed by: David Walker, Simone Del Nevo, Sherif Saadeldin and Rahul Sud, ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners
ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners established a Bah - rain office in 2006. It is a leading corporate law firm and one of the most prominent firms operating across the GCC. It has a leading corporate and commercial practice with a focus on M&A, privatisations, IPOs, banking and finance, corporate and commercial transactions, franchising, construction, government projects, PPPs, securities, taxation, commercial liti - gation and arbitration. The firm’s expertise extends across a wide range of areas of interest for local and
foreign multinational corporations, banks and invest - ment companies, industrial conglomerates, govern - ments and state authorities, as well as private clients. ASAR provides legal advice in English and Arabic on Bahrain laws. Its lawyers conduct due diligence, ad - vise on structures, draft acquisition and investment documentation, assist with negotiations to resolve contentious matters, and advise on regulatory and legal requirements. Sherif Saadeldin is a senior associate at ASAR with two decades of legal expertise, specialising in corporate, commercial and employment law. He adeptly represents local and foreign clients in Bahrain in matters including company establishment, corporate advisory and restructuring, M&A, franchising, agency and distributorship and life science. Sherif played a pivotal role in facilitating Arla’s acquisition of Mondelez Bahrain WLL, ensuring legal compliance. He also advised Americana on its reorganisation efforts and assisted ACWA in establishing the Askar Solar Power Project entity. Sherif oversees company formations across various sectors, expertly navigating ministerial processes and licensing requirements.
Authors
David Walker is a corporate commercial partner at ASAR with over 22 years of exceptional legal
expertise. He specialises in general corporate and commercial affairs, as well as corporate structuring considerations. His extensive experience covers a wide range of areas, including foreign direct investment, government contracting and tenders. He also provides strategic counsel on complex matters such as agency agreements, franchising and distributorships, demonstrating a deep understanding of commercial landscapes. Additionally, David is highly proficient in regulatory frameworks, particularly in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and information and communication technology sectors.
Simone Del Nevo is a partner at ASAR with over 20 years of extensive legal experience. He specialises in financial services, banking, M&A and securities laws. Having worked at international law firms in Europe and
Rahul Sud is a senior associate at ASAR with extensive experience across Asia. He specialises in cross- border banking and financial transactions, structured finance, debt capital markets, corporate advisory
Japan, and served as general counsel to a major GCC bank, Simone brings invaluable insight into the needs and expectations of major regional businesses. His expertise covers a broad range of financial matters, and his deep understanding of regional business dynamics, enhanced by a global perspective, allows him to navigate industry complexities with precision.
and technology laws. With nearly 20 years of experience, Rahul has advised funds, financial institutions and technology companies. His notable achievements include serving as Bahrain counsel for a USD1.5 billion refinancing project and acting as borrower’s counsel for the Al Dur2 Power Project. He also provides strategic counsel on telecommunications regulations and helps local and foreign entities navigate Bahrain’s fintech regulatory landscape.
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