Firm PROFILE

ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners

Global 2026

Rankings

Leading firm in Global 2026

Ranked Departments

Ranked Individuals

Top figures

41

Lawyers

20

Partners

89

Company Size

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2 Global Practice Guides

Overview

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ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners (ASAR) is a leading corporate law firm with offices in Kuwait and Bahrain. Known for cross-border strength, regulatory fluency, and responsiveness, the firm advises on corporate, banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, projects/PPPs, and dispute resolution. With over 40 years in Kuwait and 20 years in Bahrain, ASAR supports multinational clients, financial institutions, governments, and international law firms.

Industry sectors (15)

Financial Services
Energy and Utilities
Infrastructure and PPP
Construction and Engineering
Real Estate and Development
Government and Public Sector
Oil and Gas
Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Industrial and Manufacturing
Transportation and Logistics
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
Retail and Consumer
Insurance
Investment and Asset Management
Family Offices and Private Wealth

Capabilities (15)

Corporate Commercial
Mergers and Acquisitions
Banking and Finance
Islamic Finance
Capital Markets
Projects and Project Finance
Dispute Resolution (Corporate Litigation and Arbitration)
Regulatory and Compliance
Corporate Governance
Joint Venture and Shareholder Arrangements
Restructuring and Insolvency
Construction Law
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Private Client and Family Office Advisory

Key people

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Sam Habbas
Chairman
Ahmed Barakat
Senior Partner
Rob Little
Ezekiel Tuma
Managing Partner
Ahmed Zakaria
Partner
Paul Day
Partner
Ibrahim Sattout
Partner
David Walker
Partner
John Cunha
Partner
Luis Cunha
Partner

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Work & experience

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ASAR advises on high-value transactions, financings, and disputes across Kuwait and Bahrain. The firm has acted on cross-border M&A, syndicated and Islamic financings, and major infrastructure and PPP projects. It regularly supports clients on regulatory frameworks and market entry, and acts as local counsel to international law firms. The team also represents clients in complex commercial disputes and arbitration proceedings.