GPG Corporate M&A 2025 Vol 1

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 Bahrain 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 cor - porate and commercial practice with a focus on M&A, privatisations, IPOs, banking and fi - nance, corporate and commercial transactions, franchising, construction, government projects, PPPs, securities, taxation, commercial litigation and arbitration. The firm’s expertise extends across a wide range of areas of interest for local

and foreign multinational corporations, banks and investment companies, industrial conglom - erates, governments and state authorities, as well as private clients. ASAR provides legal ad - vice in English and Arabic on Bahrain laws. Its lawyers conduct due diligence, advise on struc - tures, draft acquisition and investment docu - mentation, assist with negotiations to resolve contentious matters, and advise on regulatory and legal 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

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

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.

international law firms in Europe and 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.

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