Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s team in Bahrain has solid experience in managing disputes in various forums in the MENA region, including the Bahrain Centre for Dispute Resolution, the DIFC courts and the GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre, and under a multitude of arbitral rules including LCIA, ICC, DIAC and UNCITRAL. The offering is led from Dubai by Cheryl Cairns and Matthew Showler, while Deborah Howard is a key contact in Bahrain. The practice is particularly well regarded for its expertise in disputes pertaining to construction, real estate, banking, fraud and insolvency.

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Key clients

  • Sayacorp B.S.C. (c ) (Formerly First Energy Bank B.S.C.(c))
  • Central Bank of Bahrain
  • Yousif Alkooheji & Bros.
  • The International Banking Corporation B.S.C.(c) (in liquidation)

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Cheryl Cairns, Matthew Showler

Other key lawyers

Deborah Howard