ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners

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Firm Overview

ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners is Kuwait's preeminent Tier 1 corporate law firm, boasting a formidable network throughout the MENA region. Celebrated for its leading corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution practices, ASAR excels in a comprehensive suite of legal services. These include corporate and commercial transactions, banking and finance, capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, privatizations, IPOs, franchising, construction, government projects, PPPs, securities, taxation, commercial litigation, and arbitration. With mastery across over 30 practice areas, ASAR delivers a seamless, integrated approach to clients' complex legal needs.

The firm serves a distinguished clientele of multinational corporations, financial institutions, industrial powerhouses, governments, and private clients, both domestically and internationally. Leveraging over 40 years of experience in Kuwait and almost 20 years in Bahrain, ASAR is the trusted choice for top international law firms seeking specialized local counsel on diverse projects. Their client roster includes prominent Kuwaiti public and private-sector entities, as well as major US, UK, European, and Asian organizations operating within Kuwait and the broader GCC region. ASAR also maintains a distinguished private clients & family office practice, providing bespoke guidance to ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices.

With offices in Kuwait and Bahrain and robust partnerships with firms in over 100 jurisdictions globally, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners is poised to guide clients through the complexities of the region's legal landscape.

Main Areas of Practice

■ Corporate & Commercial

■ International Banking & Finance

■ Islamic Finance

■ Franchising

■ Construction

■ Securities

■ Taxation

■ Commercial Litigation & Arbitration

■ M&A

■ Capital Markets

■ IP

■ Restructuring

■ Government

■ Contracts

■ Foreign Investment

■ Real Estate

■ Insurance

■ Maritime & Shipping

■ International Trade

■ Oil & Gas

■ Projects & Privatisation

■ Agencies & Distributorships

■ Private Client Services

■ Offset

Languages

English, Arabic, French, Italian, Portuguese, Tagalog, Afrikaans, Luganda, Lusoga, Swahili

Offices

Kuwait

T:+965 2292 2700

E:[email protected]

A:ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners, Levels 36, 37 (R) and 38 Assima Tower, Othman Bin Affan Street, Mirqab, Kuwait City, Kuwait

Bahrain

T:+973 17 533 182

E:[email protected]

A: United Tower, Floor 32, Building 316, Road 4609, Manama Sea Front 346, Kingdom of Bahrain

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Address (A-Z)

Kuwait - Head office

Al Asimah

Assima Tower, Floors 36, 37 (Reception) and 38 Othman Bin Affan Street Mirqab , Safat, Al Asimah, Kuwait, 13005, Safat

www.asarlegal.com

+965 2 292 2700

Bahrain

Bahrain

Al Rossais Tower, Diplomatic Area 317, Road 1704, Building 283, 11th Floor, Manama, Bahrain, Bahrain, Manama

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