Global
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation & Arbitration
Construction & Real Estate Disputes
Taxation Disputes
Competition Disputes
Insurance Disputes
White Collar Crimes
Professional Memberships
Member of the Egyptian Bar since 2010
Expert in these Jurisdictions
Kuwait
Languages Spoken
Arabic and English.
Career
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.
Publications
“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).
Education
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
Work Highlights
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.
Awards
Rising Star- Private Practice
The LAW Finest AWARDS
2025