Fatema Sarhan
Al Tamimi & CompanyAl Tamimi & Company’s dispute resolution team is renowned in Bahrain for the breadth of its litigation and arbitration expertise, covering a range of commercial, banking, medical, real estate and IP cases. Noor Al Rayes heads the team and has the right of attendance before Bahraini Courts up to the Cassation and Constitutional Courts, and is regularly sought out by local and international banks, financial institutions, insurance companies and construction companies. At the senior associate level, Hatem Elkatan and Fatema Sarhan are also highly regarded.
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Testimonials
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‘A great team for all aspects of Bahraini litigation, particularly with a cross-border element.’
‘Noor Al Rayes is fantastic to work with and highly responsive. An excellent advocate.'
- ‘Fatema Sarhan is an excellent strategist and very knowledgeable about Bahraini court processes.’
‘Well-organized team with an eye on specific needs of its clients. Very efficient time-wise. ’
‘Great knowledge and responsiveness.’
‘Noor is easy to approach and is able to explain complex legal clauses in simple terms along with examples.’
‘It is their client centric approach that gives a unique experience to the client and keeps them delighted.’
‘I found them humble, knowledgeable and easily contactable. They pay attention to your issues and give a practical and workable way out. Among the partners Noor Al Rayes while among the associates Fatima Sarhan and Ehsan Ahmed are standouts.’
Key clients
- Worley Parsons Services Pty Ltd
- Tata Steel Netherlands BV
- Bahrain District Cooling Company B.S.C
- Ego Pharmaceuticals
- Dole Asia Company
- Baker Hughes
Work highlights
- Representing a GCC branch of Worley Parsons Services in obtaining a precedent from the Court of Cassation confirming that a contract -when demonstrated as simulated- may not establish any rights or obligations upon its parties.
- Acted for Tata Steel in establishing a ground-breaking precedent from the Court of Cassation declaring that judgments issued by the Courts of Singapore may be enforced in Bahrain in the same manner Bahrani judgments are enforced in Singapore based on reciprocity doctrine.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Georgina Munnik
Al Tamimi & CompanyNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Noor Al Rayes
Al Tamimi & CompanyPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Noor Al Rayes