About
Provided by International Counsel Bureau
ICB has a strong Corporate & Finance practice and has been consistently ranked as one of the top corporate firms in Kuwait. During the past 30 years, ICB has been involved in the largest financing transactions in the State of Kuwait, whether conventional or Islamic. Furthermore, ICB has developed a strong debt capital markets practice and has been the go-to-firm for local and international issuances. ICB provides innovative solutions for sophisticated matters responding directly to client’s specific needs. ICB cooperates with leading law firms from around the world to provide best in class service. On M&A, ICB has an established, well-recognized M&A practice, having been the firm of choice for several local, regional and international entities in their M&A activities locally, regionally, and internationally where Kuwaiti components are involved. Furthermore, ICB has advised on revising and restructuring the CMA Executive Bylaws in line with best practice and international standards, one of the largest regulatory exercise in the history of Kuwait.
Key work highlights:
- Advised on the largest cross-border bank merger between KFH and AUB.
- Advised EQUATE Petrochemical Company on the acquisition of MEGlobal Group.
- Advised NBK on its green bonds programme update under its U.S.$5 billion GMTN programme and issuance thereunder.
- Advised KFH on the establishment of its trust certificate programme and drawdown of up to U.S.$1 billion.
