Regularly representing the region’s largest banks, corporates and government institutions, Baker & McKenzie Limited’s Bahrain banking and finance team handles complex project, Islamic, contractor and real estate finance mandates. Ian Siddell heads the practice and brings vast experience of finance work across the Gulf states, which in addition to the aforementioned areas, creates a particularly strong practice in debt capital markets, financial restructuring and insolvency matters. Fatima Alhasan is experienced in a broad range of conventional and Islamic finance, also bringing significant expertise in corporate and commercial issues. Delwar Hossain is particularly adept at advising on transactions concerning the Saudi Arabian market, while construction expert Gavin Witcombe is regularly sought after for his project financing knowledge.
Key clients
- The Oil and Gas Holding Company B.S.C. (c) (nogaholding)
- Bahrain National Gas Company (B.S.C.)
Work highlights
- Advised Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill, a Bahrain-based aluminium facility, on its debt restructuring to creditors pursuant to the reorganisation plan approved by Kingdom of Bahrain Courts.
- Acted as legal counsel to Gulf International Bank in relation to the fully underwritten $240m syndicated loan facility made available to Noon AD Holdings and Noon Investment Company.