Bahrain

Firm overview

Newton Legal (NLG Limited) is a Bahrain-based international law firm established in 2012 by Joseph Huse, former Regional Managing Partner of MENA for Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer where he was responsible for the opening of all of the Middle East offices of Freshfields. Newton Legal was established with the objective of providing world class legal services throughout the Kingdom of Bahrain and the GCC region.

Newton Legal has grown to become one of the largest law firms in Bahrain with over 16 of the brightest Bahraini lawyers specializing across a number of practice areas.

Newton Legal works closely with a number of key Bahraini government clients including the Office of H R First Deputy Prime Minister, the Office of H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Jawad Al Arrayed, the Economic Development Board (EDB), the Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company B.S.C. (Mumtalakat), along with the Oil and Gas Holding Company (“Nogaholding”) and its subsidiaries i.e., Bahrain Petroleum Company B.S.C. (Bapco), Tatweer, Banagas, Bahrain LNG, Bahrain Gasoline Blending (BGB) and BAC Jet Fuel to name a few.

Firm overview

Celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2022, EAH Law is a leading honest and reliable Bahrain law firm with offices at the prestigious Bahrain World Trade Center in Manama. The firm is accustomed to dealing with and advising multi-national organizations, financial institutions, governments, international law firms, and high net-worth individuals at the forefront with a commitment to market leading client service. Renowned partners Elham Ali Hassan (LLB, LLM (Berkley)) and Essa Jawahery (LLB, LLM (London), FCIArb) are both admitted to the Court of Cassation, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution, and leading international arbitration institutions.  

Firm overview

Zu’bi & Partners Attorneys & Legal Consultants is a leading international Bahraini top-tier legal services provider in the sectors of banking and finance, corporate, civil, commercial, litigation and arbitration services. For the past 101 years, the firm has been providing its clients with the highest quality legal advice. The firm has an exceptional reputation for dealing with unconventional issues and providing innovative solutions specifically tailored to meet its local and international clients’ legal and commercial needs. The firm regularly advises and partners with other international law firms on major infrastructure projects and financing.

Firm overview

ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners is a key player in Bahrain’s corporate and finance landscape, advising on both local and international matters across a wide range of sectors, including banking and financial services, infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, and healthcare. With nearly 20 years in Bahrain and a broader presence spanning four decades in the Gulf, the firm brings deep market knowledge and regional connectivity to its work.

The Bahrain team provides comprehensive support on corporate and financial matters, from complex crossborder transactions to day-to-day advisory work. ASAR is known for delivering clear, commercially focused guidance that helps clients navigate high-value deals, regulatory frameworks, and strategic growth opportunities in Bahrain and across the region. The firm’s clients include multinational corporations, regional financial institutions, investment funds, government entities, and leading Bahraini businesses.

In banking and finance, ASAR advises on conventional and Islamic finance, project finance, debt capital markets, and regulatory compliance. The team also provides legal opinions on netting and collateral arrangements and maintains close working relationships with financial regulators and market infrastructure providers. In the corporate space, the firm supports clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, governance, and market entry. The Bahrain office frequently collaborates with international law firms on inbound mandates, while also acting directly for local and regional clients.

ASAR’s regional footprint, with offices in Bahrain and Kuwait and strong links across the GCC and beyond, allows the firm to offer seamless, business-focused legal solutions to clients operating in Bahrain’s evolving legal and regulatory environment.