Dispute Resolution: Foreign

Charles Russell Speechlys has one of the country's leading dispute resolution teams. It maintains a particular specialty in cross-border financial services cases and white-collar fraud claims. In addition, the firm maintains a go-to practice for high-value construction disputes and major contentious regulatory proceedings. Noteworthy clients include big-name financial institutions, airlines and contractors.

"The team has the capacity to streamline everything, and they manage it extremely well."

"The team quickly grasped the relevant issues and were able to provide clear guidance on the various options available to us, along with the associated merits and risks."

Charles Russell Speechlys assisted with the process of implementing a court order to put Awal Bank in liquidation, acting on behalf of the Central Bank of Bahrain.

Patrick Gearon is the head of Charles Russell Speechlys' Middle East group. 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 is a lawyer of immense experience whose capabilities are excellent."

Paula Boast has a wealth of knowledge relating to multifaceted construction disputes in Bahrain, regularly acting for contractors, investors and employers. She is well known among sources, frequently drawing high praise for her work. "Paula is the element that brings forward the whole team. She has the ability to listen."

Gareth Mills handles an array of high-value contentious regulatory proceedings, as well as significant contractual and banking disputes.