Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Client SatisfactionCharles Russell Speechlys LLP’s corporate and commercial practice in Bahrain has a strong focus on international corporate structuring and restructuring, as well as a thriving M&A, commercial contract, joint venture, private equity and regulatory offering. Its breadth of expertise is reflected in the diverse range of sectors it operates, spanning telecoms, aviation, technology, retail and manufacturing, among others. From the Dubai office, William Reichert leads the firm’s corporate practice for the Middle East and has handled an abundance of high-value transactions in the technology, healthcare, real estate and energy sectors. Leading on the commercial side, Mark Hill is an expert in the fields of media and entertainment, IP and technology and acts for a large number of significant clients in these spaces. Transactional lawyer Alex Reid joined from HFW in December 2022. At the senior associate level, Jonathan Fisher has accumulated strong experience handling domestic and cross-border M&A.
Testimonials
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‘The team is knowledgeable and works closely with other practice areas within the firm. They understand our business needs and are reasonably priced in comparison with other international law firms.’
‘We’ve worked with Jonathan Fisher in the corporate team and he’s been very helpful.’
Key clients
- Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY)
- Gulf Air B.S.C.(c)
- Serenity Capital W.L.L.
- MENA Grain Supply Fund B.S.C.(c)
- Al Sahel Resort B.S.C.(c)
- Infinity Capital W.L.L.
- Futurist Holding W.L.L.
Work highlights
- Undertook a contract standardisation project for Gulf Air, preparing over 50 standard template agreements with accompanying guidelines.
- Undertaking reviews of a wide variety of policies and agreements for Gulf Air, with a particular focus on data protection, stretching across the various jurisdictions in which Gulf Air operates.
- Providing an overview to Gulf Air of commercial entity filing obligations and general housekeeping requirements for commercial registrations in foreign jurisdictions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
William Reichert, Mark Hill