Corporate & Finance: Foreign
Global Guide 2024 : Bahrain
Band 1
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Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is a top-tier international law firm with deep roots in Bahrain. The team is commended for its significant expertise in a range of banking mandates. The firm advises a variety of regional clients on Islamic finance and M&A deals, with additional experience in financial restructuring, securitisation and commercial contracts. It also offers extensive cross-border capabilities, particularly in relation to matters originating in Saudi Arabia.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie acted for Ahli United Bank on the acquisition of part of Citibank's business in Bahrain.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has sufficient levels of expertise which all combine to put a powerful team in place for the transaction."
"Baker McKenzie is a strong international firm in the quality of their lawyers' work, and they are especially known for their experience in the finance and energy sectors, as well as for their bankruptcy and reorganisation work."
"The firm has sufficient levels of expertise which all combine to put a powerful team in place for the transaction."
"Baker McKenzie is a strong international firm in the quality of their lawyers' work, and they are especially known for their experience in the finance and energy sectors, as well as for their bankruptcy and reorganisation work."
Notable Practitioners
Fatima Alhasan has rapidly become a market-leading lawyer who is widely recognised for her strength in corporate and Islamic financing mandates, including restructurings and project financings.
"Fatima Alhasan is an astute, perceptive lawyer with a strong combination of commercial and legal understanding, which enables her to provide practical and sound legal solutions to clients. She has gained an excellent reputation and is highly regarded in the Bahrain market."
"Fatima is a highly sophisticated lawyer demonstrating an exceptional level of skill in financing facilities and various other commercial areas."