Ranking tables

Corporate & Finance: Foreign | Global

Bahrain

The Corporate & Finance: Foreign rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Bahrain.

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Band 1

  1. Baker McKenzie
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    Baker McKenzie
    Corporate & Finance: Foreign
    2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Trowers & Hamlins
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    Trowers & Hamlins
    Corporate & Finance: Foreign
    2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Trowers & Hamlins is a leading international law firm with extensive capabilities in Bahrain, coupled with a deep bench of lawyers. The team typically advises on M&A deals and Shari'a-compliant financings. It also has experience in restructurings and joint ventures, often acting for regional and national banks.
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Band 2

  1. DLA Piper Middle East LLP
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    DLA Piper Middle East LLP
    Corporate & Finance: Foreign
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper is a global law firm with a respected Middle East practice which is acknowledged for its strong commercial capabilities in Bahrain. The firm's finance, project and restructuring group advises on the full range of banking regulatory work and joint venture development, as well as construction and energy matters. Its clients include government entities and multinationals.
  2. Freshfields
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    Freshfields
    Corporate & Finance: Foreign
    2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Freshfields is an acclaimed international law firm with a compact team in Bahrain offering extensive infrastructure, real estate and M&A experience. Its Manama office often acts for government entities as well as regional and international corporates.
  3. Al Tamimi & Co.
    Corporate & Finance: Foreign
    2025 | Band 2