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List of lawyers in Bahrain
Prepared by British Embassy Bahrain
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The following list of lawyers has been prepared by the British Embassy Bahrain for the convenience of British Nationals who may require legal advice and assistance in Bahrain. It is provided on the understanding that we (the British Embassy) do not assume or undertake any legal responsibility, to you, or those affected, if you choose to take it into account when instructing a local lawyer. Further and alternatively, we cannot accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the use of this information or from any failure to give information. Our aim is to provide our customers with as much relevant information to enable them to make better informed decisions but our lists are not recommendations and should not be treated as such.
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List of lawyers in Bahrain Updated: April 2018 This list is in alphabetical order (following Honorary Legal Advisor’s details). Zu’bi & Partners Attorneys &
Legal Consultants
Address:
GBCorp Tower, Floor 16, Building 1411,
Road 4626, Block 346, Bahrain Financial
Harbour District, PO Box 2397, Manama,
Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel:
00973 17 538 600
Fax:
00973 17 532 342
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.zubipartners.com
English Speaking Staff
Yes
Office Affiliated to:
No affiliations
Legal Specialties:
Banking and Finance
Bankruptcy
Liquidation & Restructuring
Business & Commercial Law
Corporate Law & Equity Finance
Corporate Secretarial
Employment & Labour Law
Family Law
Islamic Finance
Maritime Law & Shipping
Trusts and Real Estate
Able to witness signatures, certify copy documents and passports
Notary services.
Experience in representing British
Nationals:
Yes
Legal Aid:
No
Pro Bono Services:
Yes
Staff Speak:
Arabic, English, French, Hindi
Company Covers:
The Firm’s jurisdiction covers the whole
of the Kingdom of Bahrain
International Offices:
Dubai, UAE
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Alajooz & Associates
Address:
Office 71, Building 743, Road 3616, Seef
District 436, Kingdom of Bahrain,
P.O. Box 17153, Bahrain
Tel:
00973 17441834
Fax:
00973 17441832
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.alajoozbh.com
English Speaking Staff:
Yes
Office Affiliated to:
The firm is licensed by the Ministry of
Justice & Islamic Affairs in Bahrain which
observes the practice of all law firms in
the country.
Legal Specialities:
Litigation and Arbitration in Civil and Commercial Laws
Company Formations
Drafting and Reviewing Contracts
Debt Collection
Employment Law
Banking and Finance Law
Criminal Law
Authorised to witness signatures and certify copy documents and passports.
The firm also provides Private Notary services.
Experience in representing British
Nationals:
Yes
Legal Aid:
Can’t provide
Pro Bono Services:
Can’t provide
Staff Speak:
English, Arabic and Indian
Company Covers:
The Firm’s jurisdiction covers the whole
of the Kingdom of Bahrain
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Al Haddad Law Firm
Address : Office Al Haddad Plaza, Office 53, Building 308, Road 1910, Block 319, Hoora, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel: 00973 37376969 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.alhaddadlaw.com
English Speaking Staff:
Yes
Office Affiliated to:
No affiliations
Legal Specialties:
Arbitration
Banking
Commercial Law & Corporate Law
Company Formation
Cyber Law
Entertainment Law
General Litigation
Insurance
Intellectual Property (Patents, Trademarks, Copyright)
Labour Law
Legal Translation
Mergers and Acquisition
Maritime Law
Telecommunication Law.
Experience in representing British
Nationals:
Yes, British Companies and Individuals
Legal Aid:
Can provide legal aid.
Pro Bono Services:
Can provide Pro Bono Services.
Staff speak :
Arabic, English, Spanish, Indian, (Russian, Turkish
and French upon request).
Company Covers:
Bahrain and provides legal services in other GCC
Countries via their associates.
International Offices:
No international offices but have
international associates that they work
with on a case by case basis (represent
international law firms in Bahrain).
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Almoayed Chambers
Consultancy Co. WLL
Address:
7th Floor NBB Tower, Manama, Kingdom
of Bahrain
Tel:
00973 17100000
Fax:
00973 17910898
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.almoayedchambers.com
English Speaking Staff: Yes
Office Affiliated to:
Ministry of Industry and Commerce (as
Professional Body) and Ministry of
Justice and Islamic Affairs and
Consultancy Firm
Legal Specialties:
Strategic Advisory Services & General Consultancy
Dispute Resolution/Arbitration
Corporate Solutions – company formations, amendments, restructuring, etc
Multi-generational Family Organizations
Collection Services
Certification of documents and passports (original/copies)
Sponsorship Services
Litigation
Public Relations
Experience in representing British
Nationals:
Yes
Legal Aid:
Yes
Pro Bono Services:
Can provide Pro Bono services on a case
by case basis
Staff Speak:
English and Arabic
Company Covers:
Bahrain and also assisting in matters
involving cross jurisdictions
International Offices:
No
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Al Tamimi & Co
Address : Bahrain Financial Harbour West Tower Building 1459 Block 346 13th Floor Suite 1304 Office 13B PO Box 60380 Manama Bahrain Tel: +973 1 710 8919 Fax: +973 1 710 4776 Email: [email protected]. Website: www.tamimi.com
English Speaking Staff: Yes
Office Affiliated to:
All of our lawyers are qualified and regulated by
either the Solicitor Regulatory Authority in the
UK or in accordance with the Ministry of Justice
and Islamic Affairs. 5 members are qualified
lawyers in England and Wales.
Legal Specialties:
Arbitration & Mediation
Banking & Finance and Insurance
Capital Markets
Commercial Law & Competition Law
Construction & Infrastructure
Corporate Law, Corporate Services & Corporate Structuring
Criminal Law & Financial Crime
Employment & Incentives
Family Business & Private Wealth
Intellectual Property
Legislative Drafting
Litigation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Private Notary
Real Estate
Regulatory
Tax & Technology
Media & Telecommunicaton
Experience in representing British
Nationals: Yes
Legal Aid: No
Pro Bono Services:
In certain circumstances. A process needs to be
followed with Al Tamimi’s Pro Bono Committee
Staff speak : English & Arabic
Company Covers: Entire Kingdom of Bahrain
International Offices: Offices in all GCC
countries and Iraq, Jordan and Egypt
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Amin Law Firm & Arbitrators
Address;
Flat 43, Fourth Floor, Building 1098,
Road 3622, Seef 436, Kingdom of
Bahrain.
Tel:
00973 17 841 222
Fax:
00973 17 841 212
Email : [email protected]
English Speaking Staff:
Yes
Affiliated with:
Amin Business Consultancy Abstract for
legal translation Law firms across the
Middle East
Legal Specialties:
Commercial
Corporate
Funds
Banking & Finance
Housing Projects
Real Estate
Labour & Employment
Immigration
Contracts
Mergers
Restructuring
Marine Law
Litigation
Arbitration
able to witness signatures and certify copy documents and passports
Experience in representing British
Nationals:
Yes
Legal Aid:
No
Pro Bono:
Yes
Staff Speak:
Arabic & English
Company Covers:
Middle East
International Offices:
Associates across the Middle East
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Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Address: 24th Floor, Bahrain World Trade Centre, Manama, P.O.Box 31249, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: 00973 17133200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.charlesrussellspeechlys.com
English Speaking Staff: Yes
Office affiliated with: No affiliations
Legal Specialties: Real Estate and Construction
Corporate and Commercial
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Banking & Islamic Banking
Family Law (UK)
able to witness signatures and certify copy documents and passports
Experience in representing British Nationals: Yes
Legal Aid: No
Pro Bono Service: Assessed on case by case basis
Staff Speak: English and Arabic
Company Covers: International Offices: UK, France, Switzerland, Bahrain, Qatar, and affiliates in Saudi Arabia GCC, UK, and Europe.
International Offices: UK, France, Switzerland, Bahrain, Qatar, Dubai & Hong Kong and affiliates in Saudi Arabia
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Elham Ali Hassan & Associates Lawyers & Legal Consultants
Partners: Ms Elham Ali Hassan Mr Essa Jawahery Ms Sara Jawahery Address: 12 Floor Al Rossais Tower, Diplomatic Area, Manama, P.O. Box 2366, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: 00973 17533317 Email: [email protected] Website: www.elhamlaw.com
English Speaking Staff: Yes
Office Affiliated with: No affiliations. Licensed by the Ministry of Justice & Islamic Affairs.
Legal Specialties: Corporate & Commercial
Banking
Labour Law
Civil Marriages/Divorce
Wills & Estate Planning
Criminal
Lease/Property Law
able to witness signatures and certify copy documents and passports
Experience in representing British Nationals: Company has been operating for over 25 years with clients from all nationalities
Legal Aid: Can’t Provide
Pro Bono Service: Can’t Provide
Staff Speak: English, Arabic and French
Company Covers: Bahrain
International Offices: No
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Hassan Radhi & Associates
Address : Building 361, Road 1705, Block 317 ERA Business Centre, 18th & 19th Floors, Diplomatic Area Bahrain PO Box 5366 Tel: 00973 17535252 Fax: 00973 17533358
Email: [email protected] Website: www.hassanradhi.com
English Speaking Staff
Yes
Office affiliated to:
No Affiliations
Legal Specialties:
Banking
Civil
Insurance
Mergers & Acqusitions
Intellectual Property
Corporate Finance
Corporate Law & Commercial Law
Labour Law
Contract Law
Construction Law
Telecommunication Law
Maritime Law
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Company Formation
Domestic & International Arbitration
General Litigation
Experience in representing British
Nationals:
Yes
Legal Aid:
Yes
Pro Bono Services:
Yes
Staff speak :
English, Arabic, French
Company Covers:
Bahrain
International Offices:
Member of the Lex Mundi Global
Network Independent Law Firms.
Forthcoming office in Oman
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Nabeel Saeed Law Firm
Address : PO Box 28884, Manama, Bahrain Tel: 00973 17 530037 Fax: 00973 17 530037
Email: [email protected] Website: www.nabeelsaeed.com
English Speaking Staff
Yes
Office affiliated to:
Registered with the Ministry of Justice and
Islamic Affairs as licensed Lawyers to appear in
front of the Judicial Courts, Administrative
Courts, the Constitutional Courts and the Court
of Cassation.
Legal Specialties:
Conventional & Islamic Banking
Islamic Law
General Litigation
Corporate Law
Commercial Law
Civil Law
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Employment
Insurance
Criminal Law
Organised Crime
Medical Negligence
Family Law
Certified Translators
Experience in representing British
Nationals:
Yes
Legal Aid:
No
Pro Bono Services:
No
Staff speak :
Arabic, English & Farsi
Company Covers: The whole of Bahrain
International Offices:
Forthcoming office in Saudi Arabia
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Norton Rose Fulbright (Middle East) LLP Address: Bahrain Financial Harbour, P.O.Box 20437, 48th Floor, West Tower, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel: 00973 16 500 200 Fax: 0093 16500 299 Website: www.nortonrosefullbright.com
English Speaking Staff: Yes
Office Affiliated to: Licensed to practice by the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs
Legal Specialties: Financial Institutions
Energy
Infrastructure
Mining & Commodities
Transport
Technology & Innovation
Real Estate
Dispute Resolution
Construction
Projects
Corporate
Banking
Life Sciences and Healthcare
unable to certify passports
Experience of Representing British Nationals: Yes
Legal Aid: No
Pro Bono: Yes in certain limited circumstances
Staff Speak: Arabic & English
Company Covers: Global, but Norton Rose Fulbright (Middle East) LLP focuses on the Middle East Region
International Offices: 50 Cities Across Europe, United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East
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Trowers & Hamlins
Address:
7th Floor, West Tower,
Bahrain World Trade Centre,
PO Box 3012,
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain,
Tel:
00973 17515600
Email: [email protected]
www.trowers.com
English Speaking Staff:
Yes
Office Affiliated To:
Office not affiliated to any local
authority.
Legal Specialities:
Corporate
Banking & Finance
Real Estate
Construction
able to witness signatures and certify copy documents and passports
Experience in representing British
Nationals:
Yes
Legal Aid:
Can’t provide
Pro Bono Services:
Can’t provide
Staff Speak:
English and Arabic
Company Covers:
International
International Offices:
UK, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Oman
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