Resident Partner appointed to the International Court of Arbitration

Posted by Sara Alawi
On June 25, 2018
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Mena Chambers is proud to announce that our Resident Partner, Aysha Mutaywea has been appointed to the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The appointment was made by the World Council, the ICC’s supreme governing body. Aysha will serve as a representative of Bahrain for a three-year term effective as […]

Call for Registration: The First ICC YAF Event in Bahrain

Posted by Sara Alawi
On February 18, 2018
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Practical debates on UNCITRAL Model Law – The new Bahraini perspective The ICC YAF is organising its first conference in Manama, Bahrain on 21 February 2018, in collaboration with Mena Chambers and sponsorship of the Judicial & Legal Studies Institute of Bahrain. The conference will focus on arbitration landscape in Bahrain following the adoption of […]

The 8th Annual Middle East Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot

Posted by Sara Alawi
On February 1, 2018
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With the aim of enhancing the practice of international commercial arbitration and in preparation for the 25th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, the Commercial Law Development Program of the US Department of Commerce in cooperation with Mena Chambers Bahrain, the Royal University for Women, Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution, the Centre for International Legal […]

Bahraini Women in the 20th Century: A Publication

Posted by Sara Alawi
On December 5, 2017
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Two prominent Bahraini researchers, Dr. Sabeeka Al Najjar and Ms Fawzia Mattar, have recently issued a ground-breaking publication titled “Bahraini Women in the 20th Century”. The Book was launched early October 2017 and serves as an historical record on the social development of Bahrain between 1900 and 1970. It emphasizes the role of women in […]

Pre-moot fever underway in Bahrain

Posted by Sara Alawi
On December 5, 2017
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This year marks the 25th annual anniversary of the Willem C. Vis Competition. Every year, thousands of law students gather from all over the world to compete in Vienna, Austria. The competition aims at fostering and promoting international commercial arbitration and teams compete by presenting oral arguments and memorandums. The moot case changes every year […]

Cassation Court disregards arbitration clause and imposes BCDR-AAA mandatory jurisdiction

Posted by Sara Alawi
On December 5, 2017
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Bahrain Cassation Court issued a controversial ruling in case 328-2014 when it recognised an arbitration clause and simultaneously established the mandatory jurisdiction of the BCDR-AAA court. The case began when the Plaintiff filed a motion before the Urgent Matters Court to obtain interim measures against the Respondent. The Court ruled in favour of the Plaintiff […]

Lebanon Parliament passes Oil and Gas Taxation Law

Posted by Sara Alawi
On December 5, 2017
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On 19th September 2017, the Lebanese parliament passed a new legislation regarding the regulation of taxes for oil and gas operations in Lebanon for Off-shore Exploration of Oil Blocks. The Law No. 57/2017 was published on 12 October 2017 in the official gazette. The main highlights of the Law are: Scope of Application: The new […]

BCDR-AAA Launches New Arbitration Rules

Posted by Sara Alawi
On December 5, 2017
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The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR-AAA) has recently launched its new Arbitration Rules. The Rules have been highly anticipated as the reviewing process commenced in September 2016. The new Arbitration Rules came into effect on 1st October 2017 and are a culmination of the most recent practices and trends in international commercial arbitration and […]

UAE: Towards implementing Tax

Posted by Sara Alawi
On December 5, 2017
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On 27 Nov 2016, the GCC countries concluded the Value Added Tax Agreement and the Excise Tax Agreement between its member states in an effort to establish a uniform and organised tax framework in the region. The GCC Agreements set forward a structure for introducing, implementing and operating VAT by fixing the percentage of the […]

New Measures for Anti-Money Laundering Imposed on Law Firms in Bahrain

Posted by Sara Alawi
On December 5, 2017
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On 5th November 2017, the Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Abdulla Al Khalifa issued Ministerial Order No. 64/2017 regarding Anti-Monday Laundering and Funding Terrorism in the Legal Profession in Bahrain. The Order came into effect on 9th November 2017 and imposes strict procedures and regulations on all legal professionals […]

ICC opens office in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Posted by Sara Alawi
On September 19, 2017
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The ICC International Court of Arbitration celebrated the opening of its new office in Abu Dhabi on 13 Sept 2017. The event took place at Abu Dhabi Global Market which will be housing the new ICC representative office. The ceremony was attended by the president of the ICC Court, Mr Alexis Moore and a number […]

The Application of Article 14 of the BCDR law: Right or Wrong?

Posted by Sara Alawi
On September 18, 2017
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In a judgement dated 12 Jan 2016, the Cassation Court decided on the scope of application of the Article 14 of the Legislative Decree 30/2009.¹ Article 14 provides that all judgements issued in accordance with the BCDR-AAA litigation regulations must be challenged before the Cassation Court within thirty days from the date of issuance. The […]

Mena Chambers Bahrain attends Salalah Annual Arbitration Conference

Posted by Sara Alawi
On September 18, 2017
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The Annual Arbitration Conference of the Gulf Cooperation Council Commercial Arbitration Centre (“GCCCAC”) held in Salalah, Oman, from 15 – 17 August 2017. This annual event is held with the aim of highlighting and discussing specific topics concerning the practice of commercial arbitration in the GCC countries. This year’s conference was on the “Judiciary and […]

The New Arbitration Executive Order for Saudi Arabia

Posted by Sara Alawi
On September 18, 2017
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The Executive Order of the Saudi Arbitration Rules was issued on 21 June 2017 pursuant to Resolution no. 541. The Order comes five years after the issuance of the Saudi Arbitration Law by Royal Decree 34 on 15 April 2012 and was issued to regulate specific procedural matters that were not otherwise dealt with by […]

Bahrain Judicial Appointments 2017/18

Posted by Sara Alawi
On September 18, 2017
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Mr. Abdulla Bin Hasan Al Buainain, the former president of Legislation and Legal Opinion Authority, has been recently appointed as the President of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Cassation Court in Bahrain. The Royal Decree No. 38/2017 was issued on the 11th June 2017. Ms Masooma Abdulrasool Isa, the former vice president of the […]

Mena Chambers Participates In The 2nd Annual GAR Live Abu Dhabi

Posted by Sara Alawi
On March 7, 2017
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On 22 February 2017, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) hosted the 2nd Annual GAR Live Abu Dhabi event. The event, attended by a cohort of international dispute resolution practitioners from across the MENA region, addressed a variety of issues including: major challenges in international arbitration, the contrast between common and civil law practices, the rise […]

The Annual Mena Chambers Excellence Award

Posted by Mena Chambers
On February 28, 2017
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The Mena Chambers Excellence Award for exceptional skill and character for the 7th Annual MENA Pre Moot was won by Ms Leen Amr from the University of Jordan. The award for Best Memorandum for Claimant went to the Qatar University, Best Memorandum for Respondent was awarded to the Royal University for Women. Ms. Ms Joan Samaha from […]

Dar Al Hekma University take on the 7th Annual Middle East Vis Pre-Moot

Posted by Mena Chambers
On February 28, 2017
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With the aim of enhancing the practice of international commercial arbitration and in preparation for the 24th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the US Department of Commerce in cooperation with Mena Chambers Bahrain, Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR-AAA) and the Centre for International Legal Education (CILE) […]

Arbitrator Invitation for Middle East Pre-Moot 10–11 February 2017, Kuwait

Posted by Mena Chambers
On January 12, 2017
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Mena Chambers Bahrain is proud to be a partner to the MENA Pre Moot of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, taking place on 10 and 11 of February 2017 in Kuwait. The Middle East Pre-Moot is a three-day training program accompanied by 2-day practice competition for teams preparing for the Willem C. […]

Mena Chambers supports the Islamic Finance Conference organized by the MC Academy for International Legal Studies

Posted by Mena Chambers
On October 19, 2016
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Mena Chambers is proud to support the MC Academy for International Legal Studies in organising its first Islamic Finance Conference. The conference will take place on 31 October 2016 and 01 November 2016 at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel in Manama, Bahrain. Please see the detailed program in English and in Arabic and download the […]

Internship Opportunity at Mena Chambers Bahrain

Posted by Mena Chambers
On August 29, 2016
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Mena Chambers Bahrain is now accepting internship applications. Applicant We are looking for a law graduate with a particular interest in energy, and international commercial and investment arbitration. The applicant must have a strong academic record and excellent command of Arabic and English (written and spoken) languages. The applicant is also required to possess good […]

Bahrain Polytechnic Alternative Dispute Resolution Seminar

Posted by Mena Chambers
On June 9, 2016
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Ms Aysha Mutaywea, Resident Partner at Mena Chambers Bahrain, has participated in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Seminar, organised and hosted by Bahrain Polytechnic on 24 May 2016. The seminar focused on construction disputes and status of arbitration and mediation locally, regionally and internationally. The event also explored the effective role of international dispute resolution mechanisms […]

Mena Chambers Bahrain Workshop – Section One Jurisdiction of the BCDR-AAA

Posted by Mena Chambers
On June 6, 2016
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Mena Chambers Bahrain, in collaboration with Hassan Radhi & Associates, successfully delivered its first event on 22 May 2016 at the Mena Chambers Bahrain offices, which engaged a diverse audience from the legal, public and corporate sectors. The interactive workshop, entitled The Workings of Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR-AAA), mainly focused on Section One […]

Mena Chambers Brussels has moved to Rue Royale

Posted by Mena Chambers
On May 27, 2016
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Mena Chambers is delighted to announce that the firm has relocated its office in Brussels to Rue Royale 148. The beautiful neoclassic building is an architectural landmark built in the 1850s and protected by Royal Decree since 1988. It was designed by a famous Belgian architect, Joseph Poelaert, who also worked on the Palace of Justice in […]

Mena Chambers Bahrain Named The Ambassador of the Middle East Pre-Moot

Posted by Mena Chambers
On February 13, 2016
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The 6th Annual MENA Pre Moot Competition was held in Manama, Bahrain on 12-13 February 2016. Bahrain welcomed 13 student teams from 8 countries: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Tunis. For its contribution and role in the Vis Middle East Pre-Moot Programme, Mena Chambers Bahrain has been chosen as “The Ambassador of the Vis Middle East […]

Mena Chambers Bahrain Sponsors the Arbitrator Roundtable in Manama

Posted by Mena Chambers
On February 11, 2016
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The Arbitrator Roundtable was held at the Judicial Legal Studies Institute (JLSI) in Bahrain on 11 February 2016. The Roundtable brought together more than 50 arbitrators, practitioners, government officials, judges, and academics who took part in the 6th Annual Vis Middle East Pre-Moot Competition. Dr Khaled Serry, the Head of the JLSI, welcomed the participants and expressed […]

Arbitration Roundtable and the 6th Annual Middle East Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Pre-Moot

Posted by Mena Chambers
On January 15, 2016
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Mena Chambers Bahrain

Mena Chambers Bahrain is sponsoring the Arbitration Roundtable for practitioners which will be held on 11 February 2016 at the Judicial Legal Studies Institute in Bahrain. In addition, Mena Chambers Bahrain alongside with the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the US Department of Commerce, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR), the Center for International […]

Posted by Mena Chambers
On December 10, 2015
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Head of Mena Chambers, Professor Adnan Amkhan Bayno, has participated in the Intensive Course and Conference organised by Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR-AAA) and the International Treaty Forum. The event took place in Manama between 6 and 10 December 2015 and addressed issues pertaining to “International Investment Arbitration in the MENA Region”. During the […]

GAR Live Dubai

Posted by Mena Chambers
On November 19, 2015
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Mena Chambers Bahrain

Mena Chambers Bahrain Resident Partner – Aysha Mutaywea spoke at the GAR Live event organised in Dubai on 19 November 2015. Aysha Mutaywea, as a member of the Panel, highlighted Bahrain as a potential seat for arbitration in the Middle East. Mena Chambers would like to thank GAR for the invitation and the hospitality offered. For more […]