Haya Rashed Al Khalifa

What Haya Rashed Al Khalifa does

Haya Rashed Al Khalifa, Attorneys at Law & Legal Consultants is a privately held, full-service law firm headquartered in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Founded by Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa — one of the first two women admitted to practice law in Bahrain in 1979, and former President of the 61st Session of the United Nations General Assembly — the firm operates from a single office in the Diplomatic Area and lists 13+ lawyers including partners, senior legal consultants, senior associates and lawyers. The firm advises corporate and institutional clients across banking and finance (with deep Islamic finance and sukuk expertise), corporate and commercial matters, mergers and acquisitions, litigation and dispute resolution (including international arbitration), construction, real estate, labour and employment, insolvency and restructuring, bankruptcy, trusts and private client, technology/media/telecommunications, and intellectual property.

The firm generates revenue through professional service fees billed to clients via hourly rates, fixed fees for specific transactions, or retainer arrangements, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales — partner-led, relationship-based engagement with major financial institutions, sovereigns, government entities and multinational corporations in Bahrain and the broader Middle East. Marquee mandates have included advising Arcapita on its US Chapter 11 exit, OAO Sberbank on its US$3.53 billion acquisition of Denizbank, Bahrain Mumtalakat on a RM3 billion sukuk programme, Nord Anglia on a US$325 million refinancing, Bahrain Steel on a US$340 million syndicated loan, and Julius Baer on its Central Bank of Bahrain licensing. The firm has secured Band 1 Chambers rankings for Dispute Resolution and Corporate/Finance and won the largest judgment in Bahraini history (US$777 million) in 2015, with competitive moats anchored in principal-level diplomatic and regulatory credentials, former Central Bank of Bahrain General Counsel Ashley Freeman as Head of Banking & Finance, and Sheikha Haya's chairmanship of the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution.

Name

Haya Rashed Al Khalifa

Legal name

Haya Rashed Al Khalifa, Attorneys at Law & Legal Consultants

Website

https://hraklf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Haya Rashed Al Khalifa is a privately held, full-service Bahraini law firm founded in 1979, advising corporate and institutional clients across banking, Islamic finance, corporate/M&A, litigation and dispute resolution from its Manama headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities (523991), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYFSABAGAJ

Shariah Governance, Compliance & Advisory (Shariah Boards, Audit, Fatwa)

Financial & Insurance/Banking (Commerical, Retail & Consumer)/Islamic Banking

SECONDARYFSABAGAH

Shariah-compliant Financing Products (Murabaha, Ijara, Tawarruq, Istisna, Salam)

Financial & Insurance/Banking (Commerical, Retail & Consumer)/Islamic Banking

SECONDARYFSABAGAC

Islamic Corporate Banking

Financial & Insurance/Banking (Commerical, Retail & Consumer)/Islamic Banking

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Litigation and arbitration
• Banking and finance law
• Corporate commercial law
• Mergers and acquisitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Manama

HQ country

Bahrain

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Professional legal services billed to corporate and institutional clients for banking, finance, corporate commercial, M&A, litigation, construction, real estate, employment, IP, TMT, and trusts matters. Revenue generated through professional fees for legal counsel and representation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Haya Rashed Al Khalifa is a full-service Bahrain-based law firm providing legal advisory, transactional, and dispute resolution services across banking and finance, corporate and commercial, mergers and acquisitions, litigation and arbitration, construction, real estate, labor and employment, insolvency and restructuring, bankruptcy, trusts and private client, technology media and telecommunications, and intellectual property matters. The firm advises corporates, financial institutions, government entities, and high-net-worth individuals on high-profile domestic and international transactions and litigation, with particular depth in Islamic finance and Bahraini regulatory matters.

Product overview

Haya Rashed Al Khalifa is a full-service Bahrain law firm offering comprehensive legal consultancy services across multiple practice areas. The firm's portfolio includes Banking and Finance, Corporate and Commercial, Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation and Dispute Resolution (including arbitration), Construction, Real Estate, Labor and Employment, Insolvency and Restructuring, Bankruptcy, Trusts and Private Client, Technology Media and Telecommunications (TMT), and Intellectual Property. The firm serves as legal advisor on high-profile domestic and international transactions, providing counsel to financial institutions, corporations, and government entities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Banking and Finance Legal Services Legal advisory and litigation services for banks, financial institutions, and corporates on conventional and Islamic banking, regulatory compliance, capital markets, syndicated lending, and financial transactions in Bahrain and the GCC.
• Corporate and Commercial Legal Services Legal counsel on complex domestic and international corporate and commercial transactions, company incorporation, joint ventures, and general commercial matters for Bahraini and GCC clients.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Legal advisory on corporate M&A transactions including due diligence, deal structuring, regulatory approvals, and cross-border M&A mandates in the Middle East.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution Representation and advocacy in Bahraini courts, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR), and international arbitration proceedings for high-stakes commercial disputes.
• Construction Legal Services Legal counsel on construction contracts, project finance, and development projects in Bahrain and the wider region.
• Real Estate Legal Services Legal advisory on property development, real estate transactions, leasing, and real estate investment structures in Bahrain.
• Labor and Employment Legal Services Legal counsel on Bahraini employment law, labor disputes, and employer-employee relationship matters.
• Insolvency and Restructuring Legal advisory on corporate insolvency, restructuring, bankruptcy proceedings, and creditor rights for distressed companies.
• Bankruptcy Legal Services Legal representation in bankruptcy cases and proceedings in Bahrain, including court-led insolvency matters.
• Trusts and Private Client Services Advisory on financial trusts, wills, gifts, and private client matters following Bahrain's Law No. 23 of 2006 on Financial Trusts.
• Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Legal Services Legal advisory on Bahraini TMT sector matters, including regulatory bodies, commercial contracts, outsourcing, data protection, and e-business.
• Intellectual Property Services Contentious and non-contentious IP advice including trademark registration, brand protection, and IP enforcement in Bahrain.
• Arbitration Services Legal representation and advisory in international and domestic arbitrations including ICC, BCDR-AAA, DIAC, GCCAC, and DIFC-LCIA proceedings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest judgment in Bahraini history: BHD 291 million (US$777 million) in financial derivatives case
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Central Bank of BahraincoreOthers · 28 October 2021Hosted joint fin-tech presentation event with the Central Bank of Bahrain. Ms. Yasmeen Al-Sharaf, Director of Fin-Tech and Innovation at the Central Bank of Bahrain, was guest of honor. The firm maintains ongoing relationship advising on regulatory matters.
• Barwa InternationalminorOthers · 14 April 2013Haya Rashed Al Khalifa Attorneys won at the Bahrain Chamber of Dispute Resolution (BCDR) a US$16 million plus lawsuit on behalf of Barwa International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Company QSC. The case involved alleged breach of contract in a SR733,250,000 Dannat Resort Development Co. Ltd private placement offering.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners: Leading Kuwaiti full-service firm with a similar mix of banking, Islamic finance, corporate, and dispute resolution work. A comparable regional player within the GCC institutional legal market.
• Afridi & Angell: UAE-headquartered regional firm with comparable banking, finance, and dispute resolution practices serving GCC institutional clients across borders.

Broad incumbents

• Al Tamimi & Company: Largest full-service Middle East law firm with offices across the GCC including Bahrain. Competes for the same cross-border banking, Islamic finance, and institutional mandates at greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• Dentons: Global law firm with a Bahrain office and substantial Middle East banking and finance practice. A large incumbent competing for cross-border Islamic finance and corporate mandates in the same Bahrain/GCC market.
• Clifford Chance: Global Magic Circle firm with significant Bahrain and GCC presence, advising on the same cross-border finance, M&A, and arbitration mandates. Ashley Freeman's prior stint at Clifford Chance underlines the direct talent and client overlap.
• Norton Rose Fulbright: Global law firm with deep Middle East and Islamic finance practice, regularly instructing on regional banking, sukuk, and arbitration matters that overlap with Haya Rashed Al Khalifa's Bahraini-counsel mandates.

Direct peers

• Al Haq & Associates: Bahrain-based law firm covering corporate, banking, and litigation matters. Closely comparable Bahraini practice for routine and high-end legal mandates in the local market.
• Hassan Radhi & Associates: Full-service Bahraini law firm founded in 1972 with similar scope across banking & finance, corporate, litigation, and dispute resolution. The most direct domestic peer for full-service institutional work in Bahrain.
• Zu'bi & Partners: Long-established Bahraini law firm with broad corporate, banking, and dispute resolution practices. A directly comparable Bahrain-headquartered full-service competitor for institutional mandates.
• Naser Kh. Al Abdulghani & Partners: Bahrain-headquartered firm serving corporate and financial institution clients with practices spanning banking, commercial, and dispute resolution. Directly comparable Bahraini peer for cross-border and Bahraini legal work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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