Baker & McKenzie Limited offers unparalleled expertise in project financing in the Bahrain market, catering to a diverse client roster which spans major banks, corporates and government institutions. Practice head Ian Siddell splits his time across major economic hubs of the region, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and is supported by experienced lawyers Gavin Witcombe and Fatima Alhasan. The team specialises in advising on the most significant and large-scale projects within the region, with a proven track record in those related to water, renewable energy, transport and social infrastructure.
Projects and energy in Bahrain
Baker & McKenzie Limited
Praxisleiter:
Ian Siddell
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Gavin Witcombe; Fatima Alhasan
Kernmandanten
The Oil and Gas Holding Company B.S.C. (c) (nogaholding)
Bahrain National Gas Company (B.S.C.)
ABC Islamic Bank (E.C.)
Gulf International Bank B.S.C
Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba)
Bahrain Islamic Bank B.S.C
Arab Bank plc
Ahli United Bank B.S.C
The Saudi National Commercial Bank (Bahrain)
ACWA Power International
Olayan Financing Company (OFC)
Arabian Centres Company
Alawwal Bank
Samba Capital & Investment Management Company
Saudi Fransi Capital
The Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB)
Riyad Bank
NCB Capital
Metito Group
Mowah Co.
Textron Financial Corporation
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for a syndicate of banks led by The Saudi National Bank (through its Bahrain branch) in relation to the multi-option Islamic and trade finance facilities made available to Saudi Binladin Group.
- Acting for an international bank, through its Bahrain-based entity, in relation to a $61,000,000 equity bridge murabaha facility granted to ACWA Power’s subsidiary in Uzbekistan.
Newton Legal
Newton Legal continues to solidify its presence as a leading firm in the Bahrain projects and energy market, regularly assisting major energy companies and public entities with supply concessions and agreements, oil and gas financing, and joint ventures within the field. Joseph Huse jointly leads the practice and has a particular focus on oil and gas, advising clients on project financing, share and business transfers, and EPC contracts in the energy sector. Aamal Al Abbasi is also a key practitioner, as is associate Maryam Kamal, whose experience includes advising major clients on a wide range of contracts.
Praxisleiter:
Joseph Huse;
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Aamal Al Abbasi; Maryam Kamal
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised an oil and gas public entity on cross-border disputes, including in a multimillion international arbitration.
- Advised an international energy company on the construction of a rooftop solar power plant at a large commercial complex in Bahrain.
- Advised nogaholding, the energy investment and development arm of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on its $200m syndicated revolving credit facility.