Baker & McKenzie Limited‘s real estate and construction department offers both transactional and regulatory advice with the team's areas of expertise encompassing developments, leaseholds, acquisitions, and licensing for real estate and hotel clients. Khaled Zowayed advises both Bahraini and regional GCC clients and co-heads the team with Gavin Witcombe, who is extensively experienced in construction-related matters. Clients frequently retain Ismaeel Kazerooni in matters involving commercial tourism and hotel development, an area in which Salman AlAbdulla is also highly active.
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Key clients
- Bahrain Real Estate Investment (Edamah)
- Arcapita
- Financial District Development Company / Bahrain Financial Harbour
- Four Seasons
- Al Dar
- GFH Real Estate
- Hana Investment WLL
- Olayan Saudi Holding Company
- Al Sahel Resort (Jumeirah) Company
- Bilaj Al Jazayer Real Estate Development Company
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Khaled Zowayed, Gavin Witcombe