Newton Legal

Bahrain

Key contacts

Office Manager: Nahilah Mohiddin

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Quick facts

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Languages

English, Arabic

Key practice areas

Banking

Project finance

Financial and corporate

Islamic finance

Financial and corporate - Foreign

Financial and corporate - Licensed foreign firm

Firm overview

Newton Legal is a Bahrain-based international law firm established in 2012 with the objective of providing worldclass legal services throughout the Kingdom of Bahrain and the GCC region.

At Newton Legal, we rely on our lawyers’ international and local experience, and our firm’s trusted reputation to provide effective legal representation to clients across the region. Our structured approach allows us to advise on issues in a way which is tailored to each client’s exceptional, multifaceted and occasionally politically sensitive transactions. Our clients include businesses ranging from multinational corporations as well as Bahraini governmental clients such as the Office of H.R.H First Deputy Prime Minister, the Office of H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Jawad Al Arrayed, the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and the Economic Development Board (EDB).

Much of our practice is devoted to representing clients involved in the oil and gas, banking and finance, and real estate industries. We represent many of Bahrain’s leading companies, and companies worldwide turn to us when they need experienced legal counsel in Bahrain.

Key practice areas

Banking
M&A
Real estate finance
Real estate funds
Restructuring and insolvency

Sector expertise

Automotive
Banking
Construction and materials
Energy
Financial services
Government and public policy
Industrials
Media
Natural resources
Oil and gas
Real estate
Shipping
Social infrastructure
Technology and telecommunications
Tourism
Transport
Utilities

Address:

Floor 48, Harbour Towers East

Bahrain Financial Harbour

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

Tel:+973 17006571 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.newtonlegalgroup.com

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Linked Reviews

Financial and corporate

Newton Legal has become a fixture on Bahrain’s local legal market. It is also registered as a foreign legal consultant, a license it has held since 2012. The firm was founded by Joseph Huse and operates out of Manama. The team is led by Bahraini lawyers, most notably Managing Partner Aamal Al Abbasi, who upholds a strong reputation in the local market. The team is especially well known for its corporate practice, where it has a notable record on top M&A, joint-ventures, and corporate restructurings.

Highlights

Newton Legal acted as local counsel to Ithmaar Holdings in the proposed sale of certain assets amounting to USD 695 – 715 million and liabilities amounting to USD 665 – 695 million of the Ithmaar Group (including assets and liabilities of Ithmaar Bank) to GFH. The team advised on al elements of the transaction which relate to Bahraini law, as well as the corporate governance considerations or related to the deal and the completion steps and considerations.

The team also advised the arrangers in the syndicated shariah complaint multi-currency financing of Eskan Bank. The transaction encompassed a US$ 266,000,000 term facility and a BHD 150,000,000 revolving credit facility, totalling approximately US$ 664,850,000. The transaction closed in June 2024.

Key Clients

National Bank of Bahrain; Ithmaar Holdings; Ahli United Bank; Mumtalakat Holding Company; Weil, Gotshal & Manges (on behalf of noteholders of Petrofac)

Testimonials 2023-2024
“We have used the firm for its legal opinion on various complex matters. They are an excellent team led by a very professional partner.” (Banking & Fiannce)
“The team advised us on the legal documentation and regulatory process for the divestment of regulated business. Their knowledge, client service and approach to work stands out.” (M&A client)
“Aamal Al Abbasi is very good in client management” (Banking & Finance)
“I would recommend Ahmed Fardan for his work laying down a regulatory plan and drafting of transaction documents.” (Energy)

Deal Highlights

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Deal Name	Deal Date	Firm Name	Jurisdiction	Deal Type	Client Names	Client Role
Garmco Reorganization - Restructuring	2022-02-24	Newton Legal	Bahrain	Restructuring	Garmco Reorganization	Debtor
Garmco Reorganization - Securitisation	2022-02-24	Newton Legal	Bahrain	Securitisation	Garmco Reorganization	Debtor
Jawad Reorganization - Restructuring	2022-02-24	Newton Legal	Bahrain	Restructuring	Jawad Reorganization	Creditor
Jawad Reorganization - Securitisation	2022-02-24	Newton Legal	Bahrain	Securitisation	Jawad Reorganization	Creditor