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    Bahrain

The Kingdom of Bahrain has one of the most diverse economies in the Middle East, offering a gateway to the wider region for international investors.

Bahrain is a pioneer in the Gulf region in terms of economic diversity and a progressive approach to regulation and legislation with the aim of attracting new business.

Our first office in the Middle East opened in 2006 and we remain one of the few international law firms in Bahrain offering both international and local advice to Bahrani and global clients.

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Charles Russell Speechlys in Manama

Manama

Our Manama office opened in 2006 and has since grown to become one of the largest international law firms in the Kingdom.

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Meet the team

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  • Team moves and business protection in the DIFC and ADGM

    Nick Hurley

    Events

  • Setting Standards: The Ciarb Guideline on AI Use in Arbitration

    Dalal Alhouti

    Insights

  • Charles Russell Speechlys Partner Promotions 2025

    Bart Peerless

    News

  • Dubai free zone companies can now access mainland

    Mo Nawash

    Quick Reads

  • Charles Russell Speechlys grows its rankings in the latest Legal 500 EMEA directory with 20 key practice areas ranked

    Frédéric Jeannin

    News

  • Overview of the DIFC Courts Law 2025

    Patrick Gearon FCIArb

    Insights

  • The Dubai Leaders interviews Ghassan El Daye on the evolution of international law and legal practices in the Middle East

    Ghassan El Daye

    In the Press

  • Arbitrating shareholders’ disputes

    Thomas R. Snider

    Insights

  • Singaporean Court Declines to Revisit SIAC Registrar’s Administrative Decision

    Thomas R. Snider

    Insights

  • Swiss Anti-Corruption Laws: A Guide to Bribery Offences, Compliance, and Penalties

    Daniela Iselin

    Insights

  • Passage of the English Arbitration Act 2025 into Law

    Thomas R. Snider

    Insights

  • 5 trends to watch in International Arbitration in 2025

    Thomas R. Snider

    Insights

  • Mahmood v Standard Chartered Bank – A landmark decision in discrimination and victimisation but what does it mean for discrimination claims in the DIFC?

    Nick Hurley

    Insights

  • A Closer Look at the Meaning of ‘Investor’ in Investment Treaty Arbitration

    Stephen Chan

    Insights

  • AML in decentralized finance and traditional finance

    Caroline Greenwell

    Insights

  • International Arbitration: 2024 in Review

    Thomas R. Snider

    Insights

  • Has the UAE recognised the principle of Without Prejudice Privilege?

    Maher Al Nashar

    Quick Reads

  • Tribunal Tactics: Securing Favourable Outcomes and Enforcing Awards

    Alim Khamis FCIArb

    Events

  • Understanding Civil and Criminal Remedies in France for Financial Crimes

    Frédéric Jeannin

    Insights

  • Abu Dhabi Global Market introduces new employment regulations in the financial free zone

    Peter Smith

    Quick Reads

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