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Newton Legal‘s dispute resolution practice specialises in advising banks and real estate companies on restructuring and bankruptcy disputes related to a variety of topics, such as employment contracts, shareholder status, and settlement agreements. Leading the team, Aamal Al Abbasi has a strong track record in international commercial and corporate disputes.

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Key clients

  • Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill (GARMCO)
  • Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB)
  • Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company
  • Eskan Bank
  • Abdullah Al Wardi Holding
  • The Burger Concept
  • Middle Region Development
  • Pom’Alliance
  • Safeen Properties
  • Ministry of Education
  • Bahrain Polytechnic

Work highlights

  • Represented Garmco in 164 employment claims raised in connection with the enforcement of a collective dispute award issued by the Collective Employment Disputes Tribunal.
  • Represented BisB in one of the biggest court-led reorganization claims in Bahrain related to Hassan Mohamed Jawad & Sons (The Jawad Group).
  • Represented the Ministry of Education and Bahrain Polytechnic in relation to the BCDR arbitration claim brought by IREC.

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