HAYA RASHED AL KHALIFA, ATTORNEYS AT LAW & LEGAL
CONSULTANTS IS A LEADING LAW FIRM BASED IN THE
KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN, UNIQUELY EQUIPPED TO OFFER A
COMPLETE RANGE OF LEGAL SERVICES. ENDOWED WITH A
LONG-STANDING TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE, THE FIRM
ENJOYS A DISTINGUISHED REPUTATION FOR THE QUALITY
OF ITS LEGAL ADVICE. THE FIRM DELIVERS HIGHLY
PROFESSIONAL, RESPONSIVE AND COST-EFFECTIVE SERVICES
TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF THE INTERESTS IT REPRESENTS
AND SERVES.
“ACHIEVEMENT IS NOT A
DESTINATION, IT IS A JOURNEY
THAT WE TAKE ON BEHALF OF
OUR CLIENTS.”
OUR PROFILE
A HERITAGE OF RESPONSIBILITY
For over 20 years, Haya Rashed Al Khalifa, Attorneys at Law & Legal Consultants, has been
a front-runner in Bahrain’s legal system, providing consultation to some of the most diverse
and distinguished clientele seeking accurate and faithful representation both in the courts
of justice and in business. This heritage of leadership is fuelled by a continuous drive to
elevate the firm’s collective knowledge and legal acumen. It is this drive for excellence that
has earned the firm its reputation for success.
BUILDING THE CASE
Following two decades of professional accomplishment, the firm is preparing for the challenges
of a new world dictated by rapid developments in thinking and technology. Haya Rashed Al
Khalifa, Attorneys at Law & Legal Consultants, will continue to serve its clients by remaining
cutting-edge thinkers in law and business even as the firm focuses to meet the legal
requirements of a new, technologically savvy and cosmopolitan clientele.
OUR MISSION
RULES OF LAW
In every society there are professionals bestowed with the responsibility of leadership, whose duty
is to safeguard the standards of their profession and inspire those who follow in their footsteps.
In the legal domain, such a responsibility weighs even more upon its most high-profile practitioners
as they are inevitably and invariably pushed to the forefront of the practice. Professional mastery
determines success and performance in any profession but since legal practice directly affects the
destinies of people, so that the position of leadership in this business is truly a manifestation of
responsibility and talent. We firmly believe that our role will always be to go beyond delivering
on people’s legal requirements to ultimately contribute to their success and the fulfilment of their
aspirations. Haya Rashed Al Khalifa, Attorneys at Law & Legal Consultants, is on the move and is
committed to success, both for itself and for its clients. It is an institution and legal think-tank
offering inspiration to today’s professionals - on both sides of the table.
OUR CLIENTELE
With over 20 years of litigation and advisory experience, the firm has proven to be pivotal to the
provision of legal counsel to the Bahraini community, especially in regards to major international
projects, and has focused extensively on serving as a catalyst to national development. The firm is
entrusted with the confidence of Bahrain’s public and private institutions and enterprises as well
as international banks, investment advisors, accountancy firms, multinational companies and
prominent individuals from around the world. Such a distinguished portfolio has brought Haya
Rashed Al Khalifa, Attorneys at Law & Legal Consultants, into working relationships with numerous
leading international law firms. Our masterful capabilities both technical and legal, together with
our progressive outlook and enviable business and political connections ensure that our clients
receive the absolute edge in legal support, and that their interests are always protected and served.
“WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT
OUR ROLE WILL ALWAYS BE
TO GO BEYOND DELIVERING
ON PEOPLE’S LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS TO
ULTIMATELY CONTRIBUTE
TO THEIR SUCCESS AND THE
FULFILMENT OF THEIR
ASPIRATIONS.”
OUR BRAND VISION
SYMBOL OF CHANGE
With evolution comes a new brand identity symbolising the firm as a leading
light by which new horizons are broached. The image of three circles coming
together in silhouetted crescent form represents the symbiosis between the
firm, its clientele and society. Expressing the strength of local heritage and the
force of modern advancements enlightened by innovative thinking, Haya Rashed
Al Khalifa, Attorneys at Law & Legal Consultants, is, by design, a symbol for
progress in a modern world. Introducing new paradigms of corporate endeavour
in the legal arena, Haya Rashed Al Khalifa, Attorneys at Law & Legal Consultants,
reflects in its values, Bahrain’s march into the modern era. Associates at the firm
are committed to the success of each client. Working as a team and bringing to
bear collective expertise, the firm supports the fulfilment of its clients’ aspirations.
EXPERTISE
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Aspiring for absolute performance, while striving to cultivate meaningful relationships, Haya
Rashed Al Khalifa, Attorneys at Law & Legal Consultants engages in diverse practice areas, including
Banking and Finance, Corporate and Commercial, Litigation and Arbitration, and Construction
and Real Estate law.
BANKING AND FINANCE
The Banking and Finance industry has played an essential part in the rapid growth of the Bahraini
economy and in many instances it has facilitated the vision of the country's leaders culminating in
some of the largest and most ambitious projects that are currently being undertaken in the world.
Part of this vision is also to establish Bahrain as a recognized global financial centre, bridging the
divide between the Asian and European markets. The firm's Banking and Finance team has been
part of the remarkable progress that has taken place in the Banking and Finance industry in the
country over the last decade. Today, the practice provides specialized legal services and advice in
the Banking and Financial industries in Bahrain. The team has been involved in some of the most
challenging and intricate financial transactions in the Middle East region and has acted as legal
counsel to a number of leading international and local banks as well as many corporate entities.
The practice also advises regulatory authorities, national bodies, the government and government
agencies in Bahrain on a regular basis.
The following are examples of our areas of practice:
• Islamic Finance
• Bank Lending (secured, unsecured, syndicated, public and private)
• Securitizations
• Derivative and Investment Products
• Structured and Project Finance
• Collective Investment Schemes
• Regulatory and Licensing Issues
• Banking Litigation in Bahrain
• Asset Finance (medium and big ticket items)
Notwithstanding its specialized approach to matters, our team of specialized lawyers follows an
open door policy and promptly deals with general queries from clients that may arise on a dayto-day basis.
CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL
GENERAL
Our Corporate and Commercial team has broad legal and commercial knowledge, they also have
a very close working relationship with the decision makers in this field and the major lawyers in
the region.
The following are examples of our areas of practice:
• Business incorporations and licensing; company / share acquisitions, disposals and
mergers;
• Corporate structuring and consolidation; shareholder, partnership and other forms
of joint venture agreements;
• Agency, distributorship, franchising and licensing; including renegotiations and
terminations;
• Preparation of Prospectuses and Private Placement Memorandums;
• General commercial agreements, for example, management agreements, consultancy
arrangements and sales / support contracts.
MERGERS AND AQUISITIONS
A majority of our clients have wide-ranging corporate and commercial requirements within the
growing economies of the Middle East. One of the most important areas of the team’s transactional
work relates to the merger and acquisition activity undertaken by our multinational clients. In this
context, we advise on, and assist with, local licensing issues, business transfer agreements and
assignment of assets, leases, employment issues, and considerations of commercial agencies law.
Working in integration with the firm's other specialist teams, we are able to quickly mobilize a
project team to ensure full legal coverage of the client's requirements. The lawyers of the Corporate
and Commercial team offer their own particular strengths and specializations within the broad
range of services offered, drawing on a depth of international and local knowledge.
GOVERNMENT REGULATORY
Regularly consulted by governmental bodies on legislative and regulatory issues, our Corporate
& Commercial team keeps abreast of changes within the Bahraini legal framework and is involved
in developing the framework. Our unparalleled working knowledge and understanding of the
various ministries and governmental teams within Bahrain places us in a unique position to achieve
our clients' objectives as efficiently and effectively as possible.
IDENTIFICATION OF OPPORTUNITIES
An important aspect of the Corporate & Commercial team’s role within the firm is the identification
of new opportunities for the firms' clients, including the formation of strategic alliances and
structuring consortia for regional projects. This is indicative of the holistic and pragmatic approach
that we take in assisting our clients to grow and succeed in Bahrain and wider region.
Finally, it is a commercial reality that business structures constantly evolve and develop. Our
Corporate & Commercial team is active in negotiations and decisions that facilitate such change,
most often in the context of Corporate Restructuring, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Commercial
Agency relationships.
LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION DEPARTMENT
The firm oversees litigation on behalf of its clients in all of the courts of Bahrain. With massive
experience in the local courts, the strength of our litigation team is internationally renowned.
Our clients rely on us for trademark infringement actions and copyright protection, securitisation
of loans and any dispute arising pursuant to Bahraini law. When certain of our clients' cases are
referred to arbitration, our experienced team is there to direct the dispute through the procedures,
and most importantly to ensure that the award is legally sound and ready for enforcement by the
Bahraini Courts.
In a multi-national environment, such as the one that characterizes life in Bahrain, the practice of
litigation demands specialists who are not only experienced in the local laws and procedures, but
also conversant with practices in outside jurisdictions as well. In this context, we have lawyers
admitted in both civil law and common law countries. Our litigation lawyers have extensive trial
experience in both commercial and civil cases. This includes representing individuals and corporate
clients in civil and administrative hearings, suits involving the enforcement of contracts, actions
for the recovery of damages based on contract and tort, intra-corporate disputes, pursuing the
judicial enforcement of intellectual property rights and international trade disputes.
As many of the disputes we handle involve international jurisdictions; they can be both factually
and procedurally complex. Our data gathering and in-house document handling procedures enable
all cases to be handled efficiently. We work with experts in many fields and our Court Coordinator
ensures that all court related matters are dealt with as expeditiously as possible.
The ultimate accolade a law firm practicing litigation can receive is the intrinsic satisfaction derived
from winning a client's case. At Haya Rashed Al Khalifa Attorneys at Law & Legal Consultants, we
believe that our record speaks for itself.
“OUR FIRM PROVIDES SPECIALIST
CONTENTIOUS AND NONCONTENTIOUS ADVICE COVERING
THE LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL
CONSTRUCTION MARKET.”
CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE
Bahrain has witnessed an unprecedented rate of construction activity over the last few years in all
areas of the real estate sector. New and interesting real estate investment opportunities have
presented themselves to various sectors of the market.
CONSTRUCTION
Construction contracts form an integral part of the economy and development of many countries
and Bahrain is no exception.The number of construction projects and related contracts has increased
substantially in the Gulf over the last decade and Bahrain in particular has witnessed an unprecedented
construction boom. This development inevitably involves the drawing up of the internationally
recognized agreements between the involved parties and amongst other things the disputes either
between contractors and owners/employers or between contractors and sub-contractors. As a
consequence of this, focus on construction law in Bahrain is increasing. Our firm provides specialist
contentious and non-contentious advice covering the local and international construction market.
We are instructed on projects involving complex aspects of the construction industry sector, acting
at different instances for project sponsors, banks, financiers, contractors and other representatives
of the industry.
As construction documentation constantly needs to comply with the requirements of banks and
financiers, our experience in both construction and project finance translates into a unique ability
to balance the interests of contractors, sponsors and financing institutions.With regard to construction
claims, we have a team of dispute specialists in local litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution
with extensive experience on all aspects of Bahrain Court procedures, advocacy and general conduct
of arbitration proceedings governed by international and local rules and alternative dispute resolution
techniques, such as local mediation and expert appointment.
REAL ESTATE
The current real estate boom has brought fresh challenges to the underlying legal framework.
Whilst the legislative process evolves, the interim period presents the property developer and
investor with a confusing matrix of property ownership issues, since each real estate project has
its own advantages and pitfalls.
The firm has had the exciting opportunity to have advised on construction and property law issues
for some of the major flagship property developments in Bahrain. As such, we are fully abreast of
developments in this evolving area of legal practice in Bahrain. This, combined with the experience
of our specialist property lawyers drawn from established land law jurisdictions, ensures that the
solutions we propose and the documents we draft are creative, practical in the Bahraini environment
and based upon sound land law principles.
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Legislative & Regulatory Issues
Financing & Securities
Real Estate Investment Funds
Freehold Transactions
Commonhold/Condominium and Mixed Use Schemes
Long Term Leases - Residential & Commercial
Short-Term Tenancies - Residential & Commercial
Our lawyers are regularly consulted by government and private concerns upon major property
development projects underway in Bahrain, drawing upon their knowledge and experience gained
from more mature Land Law jurisdictions. In addition, an integral part of the Department's practice
involves advising and assisting upon Landlord and Tenant issues in relation to retail, commercial
and industrial premises.
We assist with:
• Pre-contractual negotiations
• Preparation of Tenancy Contracts and Leases
• Terminations and dispute resolution
LAWYERS
A WINNING COMBINATION
Associates of Haya Rashed Al Khalifa, Attorneys at Law & Legal Consultants,
are well-known as dynamic legal advisors. Together they represent one of the
most powerful and well-respected bodies of legal expertise in Bahrain. In
fact, many who have trained here and passed through the portals of this
institution are today engaged in serving in government and other important
bodies. In selecting Haya Rashed Al Khalifa, Attorneys at Law & Legal
Consultants, clients are accessing a unique breadth of expertise concentrated
on procuring solutions that are innovative and practical.
The lawyers engaged at Haya Rashed Al Khalifa, Attorneys at Law & Legal
Consultants are highly qualified professionals who bring together an unrivalled
depth and breadth of experiences that enable them to better understand our
clients' businesses and therefore better anticipate their needs.
“ASSOCIATES OF HAYA RASHED
AL KHALIFA, ATTORNEYS AT LAW
& LEGAL CONSULTANTS, ARE
WELL-KNOWN AS DYNAMIC LEGAL
ADVISORS.”
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