Rad El Treki
Al Tamimi & CompanyPraised by clients for its ‘deep industry knowledge, innovative problem-solving abilities, and dedication to delivering exceptional results’, the corporate and commercial practice at Al Tamimi & Company demonstrates proficiency in corporate matters, including advice on corporate governance and transactions, and frequently acts across a variety of industries with noteworthy experience in the financial, fintech, and energy sectors. Rad El Treki heads the team and is a port of call for matters requiring expertise in cross-border transactions and restructurings. Sohaila Abdul Rahman excels in corporate governance, labour, and real estate-related matters. Associates Layla Alalawi, Yara Frotan, and Taimur Tufail are also key members of the team.
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Testimonials
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‘A solid team with exceptional knowledge of M&A, Fantastic negotiation skills, and excellent advice on when to surrender a point and when to push back. ’
‘Excellent knowledge of M&A; always available for feedback and advice. Rad El Treki was enthusiastic and engaging regardless of the time of day or night. I must also mention Rad's team, Sohaila Abdul Rehman and Taimut Tufail who were excellent throughout the engagement.’
‘The team is truly unique in their diverse skill sets, collaborative approach, and commitment to utilizing cutting-edge technology. Potential clients would be interested to know that the team's strengths lie in their deep industry knowledge, innovative problem-solving abilities, and dedication to delivering exceptional results.'
‘The individuals I work with are truly exceptional. Their dedication, creativity, and attention to detail set them apart from competitors. Each team member brings a unique perspective and skill set to the table, creating a dynamic and innovative work environment. I have particularly valued the leadership and strategic thinking of Rad El Treki, and the strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities of Sohaila Abdul Rahman and Taimur Tufail. Their contributions have been invaluable to our success.’
Key clients
- GFH Financial Group B.S.C. (previously known as Gulf Finance House)
- Bahrain Financing Company (BFC)
- Majid Al Futtaim Group
- Bapco Energies (formerly Noga Holdings)
- Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Holdings
- Binance
- Gulf International Bank B.S.C.
- Arcapita Capital Investment Management B.S.C. (C)
- Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK)
- National Bank of Bahrain B.S.C.
- Masdar Clean Energy (Mubadala Subsidiary)
- Citibank N.A.
- HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
- Malabar Gold
- Mashreq Bank P.S.C.
- Arab Banking Corporation B.S.C. (Bank ABC)
- ACWA Power
- Ripple (XRP)
- Emirates NBD Bank P.J.S.C.
- Infracorp
- First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC
- United Gulf Bank B.S.C.
- Ahli United Bank B.S.C. (C)
- Enerflex Limited (Canada)
- Bahrain Development Bank B.S.C. (C)
- The Housing Bank of Trade and Finance - Jordan
- Woori Bank
- Beyon (formerly, Batelco)
- Oliver Wyman
- ICICI Bank Limited
- Rental Solutions & Services Limited (RSS)
- JS Bank Limited
- Mantrac Group
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Riyad Bank
- IKEA Systems B.V.
- Jotun UAE Ltd (LLC)
- Singapore Gulf Bank B.S.C. (C)
Work highlights
- Advised BFC Group on the sale of its group business and subsidiaries comprising banking, financial, cash management solutions, money exchange, money remittance and transfer services and international payments services, to Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC.
- Acted as local counsel for GFH in an asset acquisition transaction valued at over $500m, whereby GFH intends to acquire multiple assets from Ithmaar Bank, including a corporate financing portfolio, customer deposits, and numerous real estate assets in Bahrain and Pakistan.
- Advised Bapco Energies (formerly Noga Holding) on the monetisation of its fully owned Bahrain Saudi Pipeline Company, which owns the sole crude oil pipeline running from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain.
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Rad El Treki