Al Tamimi & Company’s dispute resolution team leverages a considerable presence in the GCC and is adroit at both multijurisdictional and regional disputes at the appellate level and before the ICC, LCIA, and SIAC, among others. Noor Al Rayes directs the practice, acting for clients up to the Court of Cassation in contractual, financial and corporate cases. Hatem Elkatan and Fatema Sarhan are turned to for financial, insurance, construction, and maritime disputes, while Bradley Price is notable in international arbitrations, particularly those pertaining to GCC jurisdictions.

The ‘practical' and 'knowledgeable’ dispute resolution division at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP boasts a strong portfolio of clients encompassing the financial, insurance, telecommunication, real estate, and retail industries. Patrick Gearon directs the team alongside the very ‘very knowledgeable’ Paula Boast. Gareth Mills, ‘a man of experience and knowledge’ according to clients, is retained in various regulatory mandates and international arbitrations, while Mazin Al Mardhi is highly active in the insurance, hospitality, manufacturing, and construction sectors, alongside matters requiring expertise in GCC jurisdictions. Thomas Catto is recommended for his broad abilities in white-collar crime, recovery claims, and cross-Bahraini and English commercial disputes.

ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners' dispute resolution department leverages a breadth of experience in criminal, civil, and commercial disputes. The team advises on IP, construction, financial, and insurance disputes, as well as international arbitrations, with a considerable focus on regional GCC jurisdiction activity. Hisham Al Qura’an and Amal Lari jointly head the team and are key ports of call for multijurisdictional disputes before the GCCCAC, ICC, and other bodies.

Hassan Radhi & Associates' disputes practice is retained by clients in a number of commercial, shareholder, financial, and regulatory disputes, and fields a track record in appearing before the ICC, LCIA, and other bodies. Mohsin Al Alawi heads the team, bringing expertise in acting for clients at the appellate level, including the Cassation and Constitutional Court. He is ably assisted by Mohamed Shaban, who boasts broad experience in commercial disputes, including contractual, insolvency, and claims disputes.

A key port of call for cross-border regional matters, DLA Piper Middle East LLP's dispute resolution practice is highly experienced in intellectual property, transactional, insolvency, and tax-related disputes, among others. Mohamed Toorani and Dubai-based Andrew Mackenzie jointly lead the team; the former has expertise in Bahraini litigation, including at the appellate level, complementing the latter’s experience in international arbitration before the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and other bodies.

Newton Legal's dispute resolution team is sought after by banks, manufacturing companies, investment companies, and the Bahraini government for its expertise in land, insolvency, administrative, and commercial disputes. Manama-based Aamal Al Abbasi sits at the helm of the practice with a breadth of experience in advising governmental bodies on financial, commercial, and administrative mandates.

The dispute resolution practice at Trowers & Hamlins LLP represents clients in disputes emanating from the real estate, financial, and telecommunications sectors, and it also boasts experience in acting for clients in commercial arbitration proceedings before the LCIA, ICC , and other bodies. Dubai-based Cheryl Cairns and Matthew Showler jointly head the team and are ably supported by Deborah Howard in cross-border disputes, particularly regarding enforcement, insolvencies, financial, and commercial disputes.

Zu'bi & Partners, Attorneys & Legal Consultants's dispute resolution practice is praised for its ‘deep understanding of both local Bahraini law and international standards’, advising clients on regulatory claims, shareholder disputes, and contentious financial sector matters before Bahraini courts, BCDR, and the GCCCAC. The groups is jointly led by its senior partners, including Qays Zu’bi and Hamid Al Mahmood in commercial and construction litigation and arbitration, and Mohamed Salama and Mamoon El Tayeb in contractual and financial disputes.