About
Provided by Al Tamimi & Company
Al Tamimi & Company opened its office in Kuwait in 2009. Our in-depth understanding of the country's legal landscape, combined with Al Tamimi’s international reach across 10 jurisdictions in MENA, offers clients the expertise and professionalism they need to take advantage of the opportunities in Kuwait.
We have excellent contacts with government agencies, including the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Capital Markets Authority, Competition Protection Agency, Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) and the Kuwait Authority for Public Partnerships (KAPP).
Recent projects include:
- Advising Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait K.S.C.P. in relation to a USD 825 million term loan facility, securing the largest financing to a Kuwait financial institution in over a decade.
- Acting as local GCC legal counsel to DSV Panalpina in connection with DSV’s acquisition of Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics business (recognized as “M&A Deal of the Year 2022”).
- Advising First Abu Dhabi Bank, as facility agent, in connection with a USD 525 Million syndicated conventional term loan facility to Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) K.S.C.P.
- Acting as Kuwait local counsel in relation to the economic concentration filings and merger control clearance in relation to Blackstone’s acquisition of Emerson Electric Co.
- Representing a consortium of international banks with respect to the Az-Zour North IWPP Project and its related US$ 1.2 Billion plus financing, the first PPP project in Kuwait.
Chambers Review
Al Tamimi is a highly regarded regional law firm whose well-established Kuwait office offers considerable expertise in regard to high-value transactional work. Al Tamimi's Kuwait-based lawyers are noted for their expertise in Islamic and conventional finance, as well as their further capabilities in M&A and capital markets. Its considerable Middle East network is of great assistance to clients on cross-border matters.
Work Highlights
- An Al Tamimi team advised Warba Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait on the USD293 million project financing to SPETCO International Petroleum Company for the testing, processing and handling of wet and sour hydrocarbon well fluids.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Al Tamimi was clear and well-rounded, with expertise in all fields."
"Al Tamimi was clear and well-rounded, with expertise in all fields."
Notable Practitioners
Omar Handoush heads the Kuwaiti banking and finance team at Al Tamimi. He is well versed in acting for borrowers, as well as lenders, on high-value loan facilities and has further notable experience assisting with restructurings.
Philip Kotsis is based in Riyadh and has a strong reputation in the Kuwaiti market, often advising on cross-border M&A mandates.
Ranked Lawyers at
Al Tamimi & Company
Kuwait
Members
Provided by Al Tamimi & Company
Clients
Provided by Al Tamimi & Company
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
Amwal International
Blackstone Inc.
Brands for Less
Commercial Bank of Kuwait
First Abu Dhabi Bank
HSBC
Ikarus Petroleum Industries Company
Joan Alkuwait Marine Company
KONE Corporation
Kuwait Finance House
Majid Al Futtaim
National Bank of Kuwait
Nord Anglia Education
The Kuwait Styrene Company
Warba Bank
Industries
Provided by Al Tamimi & Company
Banking and Finance
Competition Law
Construction and Infrastructure
Corporate Commercial
Energy
English Law
Fintech
Healthcare
Intellectual Property
Logistics
Mergers and Acquisitions
Oil & Gas
Telecommunications