Baku:Joseph Hage Aaronson and Bremen LLP (JHAB) has announced the opening of its new office in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This move signifies a major step in the specialist law firm's international expansion strategy.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the announcement was made during the fourth edition of Gateway Gulf, held from November 1-2, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. The event was organized by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) under the theme "Reimagining Global Partnerships, Powering Sustainable Growth."
The new Bahrain office will concentrate on private wealth advisory services and dispute resolution. It aims to leverage JHAB's expertise in advising high-net-worth clients, families, and family offices on complex cross-border issues related to wealth, tax, trusts, and succession planning. Additionally, it will capitalize on the firm's established capabilities in dispute resolution and international arbitration.
This establishment provides JHAB with a permanent presence in the Gulf, facilitating stronger collaboration with clients and advisers both in the Kingdom of Bahrain and throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Joe Hage, founder of JHAB, emphasized Bahrain's role as a significant hub for international business and private wealth in the Gulf.
Dalal Buhejji, Executive Director of Financial Services at the Bahrain EDB, highlighted that JHAB's establishment in Bahrain enhances the Kingdom's attractiveness as a destination for international professional services firms. It underscores Bahrain's robust legal and regulatory framework and its business-friendly environment.
The Bahrain office will work in close coordination with JHAB's London team, integrating specialist private wealth advice with the firm's experience in high-value commercial disputes and international arbitration.