Real Estate & Construction - Bahrain
What the team is known for
Charles Russell Speechlys is a top-level law firm with extensive experience in the field. It regularly assists with lease and property management agreements in the context of residential, hospitality and mixed-use developments. In the construction sphere the team handles a wide variety of mandates arising out of major infrastructure projects. The firm's client base consists of developers, contractors and investors.
Strengths
"I appreciate how responsive and thorough the team is, and how incredibly understanding they are of clients' requirements. They give a lot of added value."
"The team has the capacity to streamline everything, and they manage it extremely well."
Work highlights
Charles Russell advised the Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company on a number of projects relating to its portfolio, including the development of two internationally operated schools.
Notable practitioners
Paula Boast advises on contentious and non-contentious construction issues, with experience acting for both contractors and employers. Of late her practice has seen her take on mandates relating to the development of assets as diverse as luxury resorts and infrastructure projects. "She is extremely experienced and adds a lot of value in structuring a deal. She is able to give that definitive voice as to how to address concerns."
Reem Al Mahroos joins the rankings having demonstrated considerable strength in significant real estate matters in the education, residential and hospitality sectors. She has additional expertise concerning real estate asset sales and property management. "Reem is an expert who takes a genuine interest in our business, providing tailored, comprehensive advice. She is solution-oriented and approaches complex issues with creativity and precision." "She is thorough and responsive, comes with a lot of experience and is very detailed, while also being considerate of clients."
Based in Hong Kong, Simon Green is highly knowledgeable when it comes to real estate issues in the hospitality sector, as well as with regard to the development of residential property assets. He continues to act for a number of clients in Bahrain and the Middle East, regularly advising on lease agreements and hotel management contracts.