ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners

Bahrain

Key contacts

Partner, Head of Office: David Walker

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Partner: Hisham Al Qura’an

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Partner: Simone Del Nevo

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Quick facts

Number of partners

Number of lawyers

Total number of practitioners (worldwide)

Languages

English, Arabic, French, Italian, Hindi

Key practice areas

Banking and finance

Banking

Project finance

Financial and corporate

Corporate and M&A

Firm overview

ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners is a key player in Bahrain’s corporate and finance landscape, advising on both local and international matters across a wide range of sectors, including banking and financial services, infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, and healthcare. With nearly 20 years in Bahrain and a broader presence spanning four decades in the Gulf, the firm brings deep market knowledge and regional connectivity to its work.

The Bahrain team provides comprehensive support on corporate and financial matters, from complex crossborder transactions to day-to-day advisory work. ASAR is known for delivering clear, commercially focused guidance that helps clients navigate high-value deals, regulatory frameworks, and strategic growth opportunities in Bahrain and across the region. The firm’s clients include multinational corporations, regional financial institutions, investment funds, government entities, and leading Bahraini businesses.

Key practice areas

Banking
Capital markets: Debt
Capital markets: Derivatives
Capital markets: High yield
Financial restructuring
Capital markets: Equity
Competition
Financial services regulatory
Investment funds
Private equity
Islamic finance
Project development
M&A
PPP/PFI
Project finance
Real estate finance
Real estate funds
Restructuring and insolvency
Securitisation
Structured finance/securitisation
Trade finance

Sector expertise

Aviation
Automotive
Banking
Construction and materials
Consumer goods and services
Energy
Financial services
Food and beverage
Government and public policy
Healthcare
Industrials
Insurance
Investment management
Media
Natural resources
Oil and gas
Pharmaceutical and life sciences
Real estate
Shipping
Social infrastructure
Technology and telecommunications
Tourism
Transport
Utilities

Other offices

Kuwait
Assima Tower, Floors 36, 37 (reception) and 38
Othman Bin Affan Street
Mirqab, Kuwait City
T:+965 2292 2700
E: asar@asarlegal.com
W: https://www.asarlegal.com/

Address:

United Tower, Floor 32

Building 316, Road 4609,

Manama Sea Front, 346

Tel:+973 17 533 182 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.asarlegal.com/

Rankings published in 2026

Financial and corporate

Tier 1

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ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners

Linked Reviews

Financial and corporate

ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners traces its presence in Bahrain back to 2006. The office advises on Bahraini law and is backed by expertise from its office in Kuwait, where the firm was originally established in 1977. Led by partner David Walker, of counsel, and recently returned partner Simone del Devo, the firm has top class practices in both corporate and financial practice areas, underpinned by partners Simone del Devo and Amal Lari and associate Ahmed Al-Saeed. The team has a regular presence on the market’s most sophisticated transactions.

Highlights

ASAR Bahrain acted as legal counsel to Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) in connection with its acquisition of 292.8 million shares in Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (ALBA) from SABIC Industrial Investment Company. The firm advised Ma’aden on all Bahrain law aspects of the transaction, including the block trade structure, stock exchange mechanics, regulatory approvals, settlement logistics, and local disclosure obligations. The deal reached financial close in February 2025.

The team also advised Engie on the sale of its entire shareholding in three Bahraini closed joint stock companies involved in utility infrastructure projects in Bahrain, including the Bahraini operation and maintenance company responsible for operating the Al Ezzel Power Station. This included advising on the transaction structure, regulatory compliance requirements, and reviewing and negotiating the share purchase agreement.

Key Clients

Burgan Bank; Eskan Bank; Engie; Fajr Capital; Ma’aden

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