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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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  • Saudi Arabia’s 2025 Law on Expropriation of Real Estate for Public Interest and Temporary Taking of Property: Key Takeaways on the New Legal Framework

    Etidal Alwazani

    Insights

  • Citywealth quotes Jonathan Burt on how foundations and tax transparency in the UAE are changing wealth structures

    Jonathan Burt

    In the Press

  • India-UAE BIT 2024: What to Expect When You’re Investing

    Thomas R. Snider

    Insights

  • Energy Arbitration: Navigating Disputes in a Transforming Global Sector

    Thomas R. Snider

    Insights

  • AI, Advocacy and Contempt: The QFC Court Draws a Hard Line

    Christopher O'Brien

    Insights

  • Law Middle East quotes Thomas Snider and Dalal Alhouti on the UAE’s rise into the top five seats of arbitration in the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration

    Thomas R. Snider

    In the Press

  • Dubai Law No. 7 of 2025: Regulatory Shifts in the Contracting Sector

    Paula Boast MBE

    Quick Reads

  • Disputes Over Donuts: Mediation - An International Perspective

    Tamasin Perkins

    Podcasts

  • In-Depth Virtual Currency Regulation

    Sara Sheffield

    Insights

  • IBA Annual Conference 2025

    Simon Ridpath

    Events

  • Public Policy in International Arbitration

    Peter Smith

    Insights

  • Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens Middle East presence with strategic Partner appointment in Dubai

    Stewart Hey

    News

  • Ahmad Anani, Jihane Rizk, Sevcan Aydemir and Christina Hazboun write for The Oath on Qatar’s corporate governance framework

    Ahmad Anani

    In the Press

  • Ahmad Anani and Sevcan Aydemir write for The Legal Industry Qatar Edition on corporate governance and establishing a framework for sustainable growth

    Ahmad Anani

    In the Press

  • Charles Russell Speechlys advises Token Bay Capital on launch of the Token Bay Capital II LP

    Gaven Cheong

    News

  • BBC News quotes Nick Hurley on the $55 billion purchase of Electronic Arts

    Nick Hurley

    In the Press

  • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia consults on amendments to arbitration law

    Peter Smith

    Insights

  • DIFC Courts improve access to justice for employees

    Peter Smith

    Quick Reads

  • A New Era for Chinese Arbitration: the 2025 PRC Arbitration Law

    Jue Jun Lu

    Insights

  • Tamasin Perkins and Thomas Snider write for Trust Quarterly Review on the role of arbitration and mediation in resolving cross-border trust disputes

    Tamasin Perkins

    In the Press

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