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Eminent Practitioners
Provided by Ahmed Barakat
Commercial Litigation & Arbitration
Construction & Real Estate
Taxation
Insurance
White Collar Crime
Ahmed Barakat serves as the Managing Partner of ASAR , where he leads the firm's preeminent Litigation and Arbitration practice. With almost four decades of experience, Ahmed specializes in commercial litigation and arbitration across diverse sectors such as construction, agency, tax, insurance, banking, white collar crimes and contractual disputes. His proficiency extends to advising clients on corporate and government procurement matters, showcasing a multifaceted skill set.
Dual-qualified in both Egypt and New York, Ahmed brings a global perspective to his practice. He has earned a stellar reputation for his adept handling of high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes, consistently delivering favorable outcomes for his clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings. Ahmed's consistent dedication to excellence and proven record of success establish him as a highly regarded advisor and formidable advocate within the legal profession.
Admitted to the New York Bar (USA)
Admitted to the Egypt Bar Association
English and Arabic
Arbitral proceedings advice: Providing strategic advice and guidance throughout arbitral proceedings.
London Courts case: Currently engaged in a significant case at the London Courts, addressing a multi-million-dollar corruption claim.
Multi-million KWD compensation claim: Representing a prominent motor company in Kuwait Courts, seeking multi-million KWD compensation following the termination of an agency agreement.
Tax disputes: Advocating for a multinational company in several high-value tax disputes related to a major industrial complex in Kuwait.
Construction dispute: Successfully represented an international engineering firm in a multi-million KWD construction dispute against a leading Kuwaiti petroleum company. This dispute pertained to the refurbishment of an oil refinery.
New York University, USA
Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law and Business Transactions
1984
Cairo University, Egypt
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (with Honors)
1981
Provided by Chambers
Ahmed Barakat is managing partner of ASAR and is widely regarded as one of the leading disputes lawyers in Kuwait. He is well versed in handling international arbitration proceedings as well as coordinating domestic court litigation. His practice sees him assist with a wide variety of disputes work, including insurance, tax and construction cases.
Provided by Chambers
"Ahmed is a dean of the Bar in Kuwait."
"Ahmed is a dean of the Bar in Kuwait."
