Zu'bi & Partners Attorneys & Legal Consultants

Dating back to 1921, Zu’bi & Partners Attorneys & Legal Consultants is Bahrain’s oldest law firm. The firm is a long-standing fixture in Tier 1 and has offices in Manama and Dubai. Market commentators regularly cite as the firm as a clear market leader, particularly in matters of banking and finance. It has a glittering record on conventional and Islamic finance transactions, with a strong capacity for innovative Shari’ah-compliant products and financial regulatory advice. 

Highlights
Zu’bi & Partners repeatedly acts for the Ministry of Finance and National Economy and in 2023 advised on a $1 billion sukuk issuance and $1 billion drawdown from its GMTN programme. In the financing space, the team advised HDFC Bank, Bahrain branch, as borrower on a $525 million club financing from a group of international lenders. Showcasing its expertise in public M&A, the firm advised Al Baraka Group on its acquisition by Dallah AlBaraka Holding, which led to the delisting of Al Baraka Group. The deal required an intricate understanding of public M&A regulations and processes. The team also acted for Gulf Tamin on a share acquisition into the listed Arab Insurance Group.

Key clients 
Ministry of Finance and National Economy, HDFC Bank, Al Baraka Group, Gulf Tamin