For more than 50 years, Hassan Radhi & Associates has advised local, regional and international clients on some of Bahrain's most significant corporate transactions, financing arrangements, infrastructure projects, regulatory matters and dispute resolution proceedings.
Our experience spans a broad range of industries including banking and financial services, insurance, energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, logistics, construction, real estate and government-related projects.
The following representative matters illustrate the depth of our experience and our ability to advise on complex and strategically important legal matters under Bahraini law.
Advised National Bank of Bahrain B.S.C. in connection with its voluntary offer to acquire Bahrain Islamic Bank B.S.C. through a combination of cash and share swap consideration.
Our work included legal due diligence, advising on transaction structure, compliance with Bahrain's Commercial Companies Law and the Central Bank of Bahrain's Takeovers, Mergers and Acquisitions Module (TMA), regulatory engagement, transaction documentation and settlement-related matters.
Advised on the acquisition of the retail banking business of Ithmaar Bank B.S.C. (Closed), together with certain assets and liabilities from related group entities.
The transaction involved significant banking, regulatory and corporate restructuring considerations and represented a major development within Bahrain's banking sector.
Advised Solidarity Group Holding on the acquisition of Al Ahlia Insurance Company and the subsequent restructuring and integration process.
The transaction involved the conversion of the acquired company into a takaful insurance provider and a merger involving the transfer of assets, liabilities and business operations.
Advised on the acquisition of the Bahrain operations, business and assets of T'azur Company through a merger by acquisition structure involving share issuance and regulatory approvals.
Advised Solidarity Bahrain on the acquisition process, including legal due diligence, transaction documentation, negotiations and implementation requirements.
Advised on the voluntary offer by Gulf Hotels Group to acquire 100% of Bahrain Tourism Company through a share swap transaction, including regulatory and legal compliance aspects.
Advising Arab Insurance Group in connection with a partial acquisition offer involving an international bidder and cross-border regulatory considerations.
Advised APM Terminals in connection with its initial public offering and conversion from a closed joint-stock company to a publicly listed company.
The engagement included legal due diligence, transaction documentation and regulatory compliance requirements associated with the listing process.
The IPO was among the notable public offerings in Bahrain and attracted significant investor interest.
Advised on delisting and restructuring projects involving:
Our work included obtaining regulatory approvals, preparing documentation and managing compliance with applicable listing and delisting requirements.
The firm regularly advises clients on regulatory matters arising under Bahrain's Takeovers, Mergers and Acquisitions framework.
Our services include:
Advised in relation to one of Bahrain's major independent water and power projects involving a gas-fired power generation facility and desalination infrastructure.
Project value: approximately USD 1.9 billion.
Provided legal support in relation to the Bahrain LNG Import Terminal Project, including offshore and onshore infrastructure components.
Advised on legal matters relating to the development, construction, financing and operation of a major power generation project in Bahrain.
Project value: approximately USD 242 million.
Advised a consortium of lenders in relation to privatization initiatives involving:
Advised in relation to the development, financing, construction and operation of sanitation infrastructure under a build-own-operate structure.
Advised on a large-scale geophysical surveying project involving both land and marine operations in Bahrain.
The engagement included environmental, regulatory and engineering-related legal considerations and coordination with relevant authorities.
The firm has participated in the drafting, review and development of significant legislation and legal reforms in Bahrain, including matters relating to:
As the exclusive Lex Mundi member firm in Bahrain, Hassan Radhi & Associates combines deep local legal expertise with access to a global network of leading independent law firms.
Our experience reflects decades of involvement in landmark transactions, complex regulatory matters and strategically important projects that have contributed to Bahrain's economic development and business landscape.
Login