Adnan Jaafar

Commercial Litigation & Arbitration

Construction & Real Estate Disputes

Taxation Disputes

Competition Disputes

Insurance Disputes

White Collar Crimes

Adnan is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution team at ASAR, based in Kuwait. He has been with the firm since 2014 and brings over a decade of legal experience to his role. Before joining ASAR, Adnan practiced law in Egypt for four years, developing a strong expertise in handling complex disputes. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, construction claims, agency issues, tax disputes, and arbitration, where he is known for delivering strategic, results-driven solutions for clients.

Member of the Egyptian Bar since 2010

“Kuwait” - Global Arbitration Review, The Middle Eastern and African Arbitration Review 2023, 21 Apr 2023.

“Kuwait” - Global Arbitration Review, The Middle Eastern and African Arbitration Review 2022, 29 Apr 2022.

“Kuwait: Requirement of Specific Authorization for the Corporate Representative to Agree to Arbitration” - ICC Dispute Resolution Bulletin, Issue 1 (2023)

“Arbitration in Kuwait: Public Policy Limits, Capacity Pitfalls and the Need for Legislative Overhaul” - Asian Dispute Review, Vol. 27 No. 3 (2025)

(Cairo Edition 2025) THE LAW Magazine (Cairo Edition 2025) (on Kuwait’s Article 702 and cross-border arbitration).

Tax Disputes for a Multinational Corporation

Represented a multinational company in multiple tax disputes involving a major industrial complex in Kuwait, providing strategic advice to protect the client's financial interests.

Construction Dispute in a High-Value Project

Represented a leading construction company in a multi-million KWD dispute with its Kuwaiti subcontractor related to a Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) project valued at KD 100 million.

Corruption Claim Before the English Courts

Advised a client on a high-profile case pending before the English courts concerning a multi-million US dollar corruption claim, ensuring meticulous preparation and strategic guidance.

Joint Venture Dispute in the Defense Sector

Represented a multinational defense contractor in a multi-million US dollar dispute with its Kuwaiti joint venture partner, delivering effective solutions in a complex cross-border matter.

Faculty of Law, Cairo University

Bachelors of Law

2006 - 2010

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

International and Comparative Law

2011 - 2012

CIDS Geneva Center for International Dispute Settlement

Master of Laws - LLM, Dispute Resolution

2021 - 2023

Rising Star- Private Practice

The LAW Finest AWARDS

2025

Kuwait