Bahrain is set to implement a new law regulating the legal profession after it was approved by both the Council of Representatives and the Shura Council. The law, attached to Decree No. 16 of 2025, comes after around three years of work and discussions involving lawyers and the Bahrain Bar Association. The new legislation replaces a legal framework that has been in place for about 46 years, marking a major step in modernizing the sector. It aims to improve legal services, protect the rights of both lawyers and clients, and raise professional standards across the field.
The law also introduces wider opportunities for specialization, including allowing legal practice in English, which is expected to expand the scope of work within Bahrain’s legal sector and support its continued development.
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