Praised by clients for its ‘wide-ranging expertise’, the disputes department at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP advises across several industries, including real estate, finance, aviation, private equity and energy sectors. Recommended for multijurisdictional matters, the team’s stellar client roaster extends to regulators, governments, multinationals, and family-owned companies. Patrick Gearon co-heads the team alongside Paula Boast with both acting for multinationals and major GCC clients across the whole of the region. Gareth Mills is sought after by clients for his expertise in technology-related topics, while Mazin Al Mardhi is a port of call for matters in the construction, engineering and manufacturing industries.
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‘The team of CRS has proved their capabilities and patience with the client's team to collect all necessary data required to defend the claim properly.'
‘The individuals on the team are pleasant and friendly to work with. They are also knowledgeable of their work and the direction they give. They understand the circumstances and are very considerate .’
‘The team is flexible in all aspects of delivering a suitable solution. The team is upright and honest and will give fair advice on whether a claim is worth pursuing or not so as to minimise our costs.’
‘Paula Boast - always available on a professional and personal basis. Paula is always willing to go the extra mile and has never failed to perform.’
‘Wide-ranging expertise.’
Kernmandanten
- Arab Shipbuilding Repair Yard
- Fadhel Al Najjar & Abdulshaheed Ali
- Al Sahel Resort B.S.C.
- Arabian International Contractors
- Bahrain Middle East Bank B.S.C.
- Cebarco Bahrain W.L.L.
- Central Bank of Bahrain
- Diyar Al Muharraq W.L.L.
- Energy Central Company
- Gulf Air B.S.C. (c)
Highlight-Mandate
Acted as Court appointed Liquidator (following 13 years as External Administrator) of a Bahraini bank, Awal Bank BSC, in a multi-billion dollar insolvency process involving 130 creditors and over 75 sets of proceedings in 12 different jurisdictions.
Acted for a Bahraini bank in a USD 30 million inter-bank Islamic finance dispute arising out of an Unrestricted Wakala Agreement (an Islamic inter-bank agency agreement) in an arbitration in the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution.
Acted for a Bahraini contractor in a highly complex USD 30 million arbitration in connection with a project for the construction of 9 water stations under two construction contracts. The dispute was successfully resolved with a negotiated settlement agreement.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Praxisleitung
Patrick Gearon; Paula Boast
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Gareth Mills; Mazin Al Mardhi