Resident Partner to be first Bahraini Arbitrator admitted to CAS Arbitration Panel

Posted by Mena Chambers
On February 3, 2022
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We are pleased to announce that Resident Partner Ms Aysha Mutaywea has recently been admitted as an arbitrator at the Courts of Sports Arbitration (CAS), making her the first Bahraini National to be included on the panel of arbitrators. CAS, an arbitral institution based in Lausanne, Switzerland, facilitates the settlement of sports-related disputes through arbitration […]

Posted by Mena Chambers
On January 26, 2022
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On 9 February 2022, Mena Chambers Bahrain Resident Partner, Aysha Mutaywea will be speaking at the 6th edition of Global Arbitration Review Live: Abu Dhabi 2022 conference. The conference will discuss advanced advocacy, the effect of Covid-19 on construction projects and the UAE Federation Arbitration Act. Ms. Aysha Mutaywea will be a debater during the […]

The G.C.C Commercial Arbitration Centre Recognises Resident Partner on Contribution to the Arbitration Scene in Bahrain and the GCC Dissertation on Enforcement of Awards in Bahrain

Posted by Isra Alaradi
On June 19, 2022
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G.C.C Commercial Arbitration Centre (“GCC-CAC”) Secretary-General, Mr. Tareq Yousif Al-Shumaimry, received a copy of Ms. Aysha Mutaywea’s Master’s dissertation entitled “Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Bahrain – With Special Reference to BCDR and GCC-CAC”, submitted to Queen Mary University of London. The dissertation provides an in-depth exploratory foray into the recognition and enforcement regime of […]

Mena Chambers Resident Partner Co-Authors ICCA’s Report on Parties’ Right to a Physical Hearing in International Arbitration in Bahrain

Posted by Mena Chambers
On November 3, 2021
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There is no doubt that COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all walks of life. International Arbitration has also been affected by the global changes due to the pandemic. It is in this context that ICCA launched the research project “Does a Right to a Physical Hearing Exist in International Arbitration?”. The project arises […]

Mena Chambers Authors Bahrain National Report in ICCA International Handbook on Commercial Arbitration 2021

Posted by Mena Chambers
On November 1, 2021
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The Mena Chambers team was pleased to author the Bahrain National Report on Arbitration, a contribution to the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) Handbook on Commercial Arbitration, Supplement 117, published in September 2021. Covering arbitral law and practice in over 85 countries, the International Handbook on Commercial Arbitration is an essential tool for anyone […]

Mena Chambers Bahrain Contribution to Awal Women Society Symposium

Posted by Marriam Malik
On July 15, 2019
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On 10 March 2019, the Awal Women Society hosted a symposium in Bahrain to discuss and explore the different waves and trends of feminism in Bahrain. The Symposium welcomed a number of prominent feminist and human rights activists. Ms Aysha Mutaywea, the Resident Partner at Mena Chambers Bahrain, Ms Fawzia Mattar and Dr. Mona Abbas […]

The Annual Mena Chambers Excellence Award

Posted by Marriam Malik
On July 7, 2019
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In 2016, Mena Chambers decided to contribute to the Annual Middle East Pre Vis moot regional Competition by offering an annual excellence award. The vision behind the Award was to identify a female law student who demonstrates a high calibre of excellence, cognitive abilities, critical thinking, innovation, advocacy skills and leadership qualities as well as […]

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 […]