Trowers & Hamlins powers GCC economic objectives through law

Trowers & Hamlins LLP has deep roots in the Middle East, having had a presence here since the 1950s. With offices in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Riyadh and Oman, the firm has a team of around twenty partners based in the region - most of whom have at least a decade’s experience of the Middle East.  

Trowers & Hamlins has been involved in and continues to work on several ‘first in country’ and ground-breaking projects and transactions in the region. This includes helping Government agencies create new legal and regulatory regimes in diverse areas of the economy. 

Areas of expertise include: Banking and finance (both conventional and Islamic), Corporate M&A and private equity, Construction, Energy, Dispute resolution, Investment funds, Infrastructure, Technology, media and telecoms (TMT), Insolvency and restructuring, Private wealth and Real estate. 

Partner Nick Green, based in Trowers’ Dubai office, along with Brian Howard, Nayel Al Borshaid and Shiladitya Majumdar have been acting for the Al Waha Fund of Funds since June 2018 and continue to act for them in 2025. The Fund was set up by a number of significant and well-known Bahraini institutions (Mumtalakat, NBB, Batelco etc) to promote a culture of start-ups and entrepreneurship in Bahrain. 

Part of this high profile fund’s mandate is to ensure a Bahrain specific nexus for each fund invested in. This usually includes the set-up of a representative of the relevant general partner or fund manager in Bahrain, regular visits from senior representatives of the fund manager as well as training and assistance for Bahraini entrepreneurs and the Bahrain start-up ecosystem.  

This is just one example of many across the Middle East where Trowers & Hamlins is making a positive impact in contributing to the region’s growth and development for the 21st century.