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.