Charles Russell Speechlys advises Qareeb on partnership with Batelco

Charles Russell Speechlys advised Qareeb Data Centres, a Middle East-based edge data centre operator, in connection with its strategic partnership with Bahraini telecommunications company Batelco by Beyon, to develop Bahrain’s first-ever edge data centre.

Pursuant to the agreement, Qareeb will manage and operate its first edge data centre — located within Beyon’s Data Oasis in Southern Bahrain — through a long-term lease of Batelco’s new facility.

The Charles Russell Speechlys team

The Charles Russell Speechlys team worked under the leadership of Manama-based legal director Reem Al Mahroos (real estate, pictured), partners Mark Bailey (london, commercial) and Gareth Mills (Manama/Guildford, dispute resolution), as well as senior associate Jonathan Fisher (Manama, corporate). The lineup further included associate Dana Marshad (Manama, construction, engineering & projects), trainee solicitor Zahra Toorani (Manama, real estate and construction, engineering & projects) and paralegal Tariq Kioumji (Manama, real estate and construction, engineering & projects).