Al Tamimi & Company‘s team in Bahrain specialises in all aspects of banking and finance, including debt capital markets, project finance, regulatory work, Islamic finance, conventional bilateral and syndicated lending. With well-established expertise throughout the region, the practice distinguishes itself through the scale of its lead and local counsel work for major banks and financial institutions across Bahrain and the wider Middle East. UAE-based partner Rafiq Jaffer heads the firm’s offering for both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, with an exceptional reputation thanks to his expertise in debt capital markets transactions and lending transactions, using both conventional and Islamic structures. Natalia Kumar is a name to note in Bahrain and is a trusted advisor to major lenders, borrowers, and international and local financial institutions; she is supported by associate Gargi Agarwal, who is building notable expertise in syndicated lending, project finance and regulatory work. Practice co-head Jody Waugh provides support from the UAE.
Testimonials
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‘The practice is unique in that it is one of the few, if not only, dedicated banking and finance practice in Bahrain that is focused on the Bahrain market. The team undertakes both international and local counsel work and also has English law capabilities.’
‘With the team’s regional footprint, if input from any other region is required, the Bahrain team is able to coordinate and provide this. It is a one stop shop.’
Key clients
- Citibank N.A.
- GFH Financial Group B.S.C. (previously known as Gulf Finance House)
Work highlights
- Representing Citibank as lead local counsel in relation to the sale of its retail banking business in Bahrain to Ahli United Bank.
- Represented HSBC Bank Middle East, acting on a $300m Push Facility guaranteed by the Italian Export Credit Agency to the Oil and Gas Holding Company.