Bringing over 45 years of experience in corporate mandates, Brian Howard leads the corporate and commercial practice at Trowers & Hamlins LLP, and is well-versed in acquisitions, including takeovers and hive downs, capital markets law, and restructurings. The team is active across a range of industries, including insurance and healthcare, and is frequently sought out for advice on Islamic finance. Dominic O’Neil specialises in private equity matters, while Benjamin O’Brien-McQueenie is a key figure in the team for transactional matters with a focus on multijurisdictional acquisitions.

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Key clients

  • Al Salam Bank B.S.C.
  • Ithmaar Holdings B.S.C.
  • Al Kifah Holding Company
  • Al Waha Venture Capital Fund of Funds 1
  • National Bank of Bahrain B.S.C.
  • Naseej B.S.C. (c)
  • Sayacorp B.S.C.
  • Bahrain Development Bank B.S.C.
  • Investrade
  • GFH Financial Group B.S.C.
  • Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.S.C.
  • SICO B.S.C.
  • Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.S.C.
  • Bahrain Steel
  • ASMA Capital Partners B.S.C.(c)

Work highlights

  • Advised Al Salam Bank B.S.C. on its acquisition of Kuwait Finance House Bahrain B.S.C.
  • Advised Dallah Al Baraka Holding Company B.S.C.(c) on its voluntary takeover offer for Al Baraka Group B.S.C.(c) and the subsequent take private and delisting.
  • Advised consortium of hedge funds on voluntary partial takeover offer for Arab Insurance Group B.S.C.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Brian Howard

Other key lawyers

Benjamin-O'Brien McQueenie, Dominic O'Neil, Bill Jefferies