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Provided by Adnan Jaafar

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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

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution - Kuwait

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Adnan Jaafar is a respected partner advising clients on a range of commercial litigation matters. He is particularly sought after by companies operating in the energy sector.

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