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Dispute Resolution: Foreign - Bahrain
What the Team is Known For
Charles Russell Speechlys has one of Bahrain's leading dispute resolution teams. The law firm maintains a particular specialty in cross-border financial services cases and white-collar fraud claims. In addition, CRS maintains a go-to practice for high-value construction disputes and major contentious regulatory proceedings. Noteworthy clients include big-name financial institutions, hospitality companies and contractors.
Strengths
The law firm provides in-depth analysis and keeps us updated about where the next steps will lead.
Charles Russell Speechlys carries out its work in a timely and precise manner.
Work Highlights
Charles Russell Speechlys acted as external administrator for Awal Bank, identifying USD2 billion in insolvencies.
Notable practitioners
Patrick Gearon is the head of Charles Russell Speechlys' Middle East practice. He has extensive experience in contentious financial services matters and insolvency work, with a long history of representing financial institutions and contractors, often on cross-border matters. He is also highly capable when it comes to cases of fraud.
Patrick Gearon is a hard-working lawyer who never misses any details. He has a high level of reactivity and attention, and is a partner you can trust.
Paula Boast is Middle East head of construction at CRS. She has a wealth of knowledge relating to multifaceted construction disputes in Bahrain, regularly acting for contractors, investors and employers.
Gareth Mills is efficient, diligent and client-centric.