Aamal Al Abbasi
Newton LegalNewton Legal’s corporate and commercial team increasingly advises clients on new pieces of legislation in Bahrain, from the Corporate Governance Code and Personal Data Protection Law to the Law Protecting and Promoting Competition and the Reorganisation and Bankruptcy Law. Jointly heading the offering is the experienced pair of Aamal Al Abbasi and Ahmed Alfardan, both overseeing a practice which has established a solid reputation for M&A, joint ventures, business transfers, share transfers and sales agreements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Newton Legal team is an outstanding multicultural team with genuine passion to provide exceptional and remarkable legal services, coupled with thorough knowledge and astute attention to details.’
- ‘Aamal Al Abbasi, Ahmed Al Fardan, and Samar Almahmood extend far beyond their legal expertise, being extraordinarily creative and dedicated lawyers who have consistently been supportive.’
- ‘Over the years, they have demonstrated an unparalleled degree of proficiency and competence in handling exceptional and complex legal matters in a timely and an organized manner which has amazingly supported the conclusion of unique projects.’
Key clients
- Government of Bahrain
- Bapco
- Investcorp
- Mumtalakat
- Ahli United Bank
- GARMCO
- Enoc
- Malca-Amit
- Ooredoo
- Export Bahrain
- Mazad
- Seapeak
- Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat)
- Embee Middle East
- Savills
- Mubasher Capital
- Ahmed Mansoor AlAali Real Estate Co.
- CEVA Logistics
- Inovest
- MS Pharma
- AF Willis
- Eurofins
- Euro University of Bahrain
- Southern Tourism Company
Work highlights
- Advised Ahli United Bank on its acquisition, delisting and conversion to a closed company.
- Advised on the buy-out of minority shareholders in a multinational pharmaceutical company based in Bahrain with several branches across the MENA region.
- Engaged by the Government of Bahrain to advise on the Covid-19 vaccine supply agreements.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Aamal Al Abbasi, Ahmed Alfardan