BAHRAIN Law and Practice Contributed by: Noor Al Rayes, Mohamed Al Sari and Raghad Al Matrook, Al Tamimi & Company
Al Tamimi & Company is the largest law firm in the Middle East, operating across 17 offices through - out the region, with a well-established presence in Bahrain. The Bahrain dispute resolution team com - prises six lawyers and is led by Noor Al Rayes, part - ner and head of dispute resolution. The practice handles complex commercial litigation, arbitration and enforcement matters, with particular expertise in banking and financial services disputes, construction claims, regulatory proceedings, and the enforcement
of foreign judgments and arbitral awards. The team regularly appears before all Bahrain courts, including the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution and the Bahrain International Commercial Court, and has ex - tensive experience with ICC, LCIA, SIAC and ICSID arbitrations. Recent notable matters include acting for Credit Suisse, BeIN Media Group MENA and First Abu Dhabi Bank in significant Bahrain court proceed - ings, alongside panel appointments for Edamah, TP ICAP, Naseej and Tabreed.
Authors
Noor Al Rayes is a partner and head of dispute resolution at Al Tamimi, with over 15 years’ experience in the Bahraini legal market. She specialises in complex commercial 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 MOJ. 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.
Raghad Al Matrook is a trainee lawyer in the dispute resolution department at Al Tamimi & Company in Bahrain, working toward obtaining her licence to practise law. She has assisted on complex litigation
matters, including commercial, civil, employment and intellectual property disputes, supporting clients and contributing to legal strategies and court submissions. Raghad 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, she continues to support her team while pursuing ongoing professional development and staying informed of legal developments.
Mohamed Al Sari is a qualified England and Wales solicitor and an associate in the dispute resolution department at Al Tamimi & Company, based in Manama. He has hands-on experience in advising on and
assisting with contentious matters across civil, commercial and employment disputes, with a particular focus on litigation under Bahraini law. Mohamed is involved in drafting pleadings, legal memoranda and notices, and in supporting case strategy and court proceedings. His practice reflects a strong understanding of local legal frameworks and a detail-oriented approach to dispute resolution, with a focus on delivering practical and effective outcomes for clients.
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