Corporate & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Bahrain
Band 1
About
Provided by Zu'bi & Partners Attorneys & Legal Consultants
Bahrain is the banking centre and financial hub of the GCC region. The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) regulates and supervises all components of the Bahraini financial sector, including investment companies, conventional and Islamic banking, insurance, the Bahrain Stock Exchange (BSE) and specialised financial service providers. We have an excellent record in this area, and our clients include some of the most prominent international and local banks, insurance companies, investment funds, financial institutions and high net worth investors.
Transactions in banking and finance on which we regularly advise include:
- Islamic finance
- Licensing and regulatory issues
- Structured and project finance
- Underwriting and syndication of loans
- Secured commercial lending
- Foreign Trade
Corporate Law and Equity Finance
Our corporate team has the necessary experience to meet the increased corporate and commercial demands of our clients, advising them on all aspects of corporate structures and management.
We provide a comprehensive range of corporate services with a high level of expertise. Our work encompasses all aspects of corporate transactions, including:
- Corporate finance transactions
- Project finance transactions
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Privatisation
- Private equity
- Joint ventures
Chambers Review
Zu'bi & Partners is a pre-eminent law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence in Bahrain. The team acts for a range of financial institutions, with a notable track record advising on real estate and project financings, as well as capital markets transactions.
Work Highlights
- Zu'bi & Partners acted for Bahrain's Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Bahrain on a trust certificate issuance programme valued at USD350 million.
Notable Practitioners
Qays Zu'bi is a leading lawyer with longstanding experience advising on financing and corporate transactions in Bahrain. He is well regarded for his astute technical ability and is widely viewed as a mentor in the field.
Naveen Thakur couples vast international experience with proficient capabilities across the full spectrum of corporate matters, including M&A and banking deals. He is also well versed in significant bond issuances, acting for major banks and government entities.
Ranked Lawyers at
Zu'bi & Partners Attorneys & Legal Consultants
Bahrain
Members
Provided by Zu'bi & Partners Attorneys & Legal Consultants
Daniah Murad
Eleanor Livingstone
Eman Omar
Hatim Q Zu'bi
Head of Department
Noor Al Taraif
Omar Manassaki
Head of Department
Reem Benshams
Sama Ghareeb