ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners has continued to grow its presence in Bahrain’s M&A market, offering services that span a range of transactions and matters, encompassing incorporation, governance and compliance, restructuring, M&A, share transfers and divestments. Steven Brown heads the practice and regularly acts for major corporations across a diverse range of sectors, from technology and healthcare to hospitality, defence and real estate.

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Key clients

  • Alghanim Industries
  • Alshaya Group
  • Americana Restaurants
  • General Electric
  • FedEx
  • AXA Insurance
  • Air Liquide
  • Bahrain Ship Repairing & Engineering Co. B.S.C
  • Majid Al Futtaim Group
  • EGIS Ingeniere SAS
  • Arla Foods W.L.L.
  • Nestle
  • Foulath Holding B.S.C.

Work highlights

  • Advised Ahli United Bank (as target) on the cross-border takeover of its entire share capital by Kuwait Finance House.
  • Advised Americana Group on the internal reorganisation of its two Bahraini subsidiaries.
  • Advised a regional conglomerate regarding the restructure of its retail business in Bahrain up to completion of the implementation phase.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Steven Brown