Well versed in large and complex transactions, Trowers & Hamlins LLP has a highly respected corporate and commercial practice in Bahrain, with M&A, fund formation and regulation, capital markets and group restructurings among its key areas of expertise. Specialist corporate and funds lawyer Brian Howard leads the team and brings over two decades of experience acting for GCC clients, including sovereign wealth funds, private equity funds, banks and industrial enterprises; co-head Dominic O’Neil is especially strong on the private equity side. Benjamin O’Brien-McQueenie was promoted to partner in July 2023 and splits his time between the Bahrain and Oman offices.
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Key clients
- Al Salam Bank B.S.C.
- Al Kifah Holding Company
- Al Waha Venture Capital Fund of Funds 1
- National Bank of Bahrain
- Naseej B.S.C. (c)
- Sayacorp
- Gulf International Bank B.S.C.
- The Arab Investment Company S.A.A.
- State Bank of India
- Bahrain Development Bank
- Investrade
- Gulf International Bank
- GFH Financial Group
- Standard Chartered Bank
- BBK
- SICO
- Al Baraka Islamic Bank
- Bank ABC
- Bahrain Steel
- ASMA Capital Partners
- Central Bank of Bahrain
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Brian Howard, Dominic O'Neil