Recognized for exceptional service and innovation across the country’s noteworthy deals, we’re looking back at 45 years of experience and 13 IFLR National Awards (awarded consecutively), while looking forward to an exclusive upcoming seminar focusing on Competition Law and the rise of IPOs in Kuwait.  

ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners (ASAR), ranked a Tier 1 corporate and commercial law firm as rated by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR), Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500, celebrates a significant year in the firm’s history. ASAR has been operating in the State of Kuwait since 1977, and in the Kingdom of Bahrain since 2006, dedicating decades of successful practice and leading the legal industry in the respective regions. It is because of the elevated level of skill, commitment, and quality of service that our lawyers consistently deliver to our clients.  

“Our success is underpinned by our longstanding commitment to top-notch legal research and analysis, as well as understanding and accommodating the business and legal realities on the ground in Kuwait and Bahrain… Always putting our clients first is a cornerstone principle of ASAR; their success is our success.” – Sam Habbas, Senior Partner, ASAR.  

With dedicated offices in Kuwait and Bahrain coupled with its associated offices and relationships, ASAR provides clients across an extensive range of industry sectors with comprehensive legal advice and support for their business activities in Kuwait, Bahrain, and the larger Gulf region.  

13 IFLR National Awards 

In 2021, ASAR was awarded thirteen national awards consecutively since 2009, presented by the IFLR, one of the world’s leading legal market guides for corporate and financial law firms worldwide. 

The most recent award for the “National Law Firm of the Year,”, was received just short of a year ago on 27 October 2021 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Dubai. This prestigious event saw the attendance of partners and representatives from other leading GCC and international law firms and financial institutions.  

Sam Habbas– Senior Partner at ASAR noted that: “We are fortunate enough to be nominated and recognized for our work in other various categories, including, Debt & Equity-linked Deal of the Year: KIB Tier 2 Sukuk, Project Finance Deal of the Year: Umm Al Hayman Wastewater Treatment Project, and Restructuring Deal of the Year: Aayan Debt Restructuring.”  

IFLR M&A Deal of the Year Award 

In 2017, ASAR won the “IFLR M&A Deal of the Year Award” in relation to ASAR’s role as Kuwait law counsel to Adeptio AD Investments SPC Limited who acquired a 93.4% stake in Kuwait Food Company (Americana). In addition, ASAR was also awarded with the “IFLR Restructuring Deal of the Year Award” in relation to ASAR’s role in acting as Kuwait law counsel to the various creditors in respect to the restructuring of the debt of Adeem Investment and Wealth Management. In 2018, ASAR was also the successful recipient of the “Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year” award, as presented to ASAR by the IFLR.

ASAR Seminar 2022 

Continuing the momentum of being at the forefront of award-winning legal counselling and keen adaptation to regulation and legislation changes, ASAR will be hosting an exclusive event on 14 November 2022, focusing on Competition Law and the rise of IPOs in Kuwait.  

With Kuwait’s Competition Protection Board now fully operational, compliance is high on the corporate agenda. The ASAR Seminar will offer insightful dialogues from our legal leaders on the recently introduced Competition Law. Providing clarity on what markets this law covers, to how it impacts your business transactions and expansion plans (M&A’s) and what your legal options are in case any disputes occur. 

The ASAR Seminar will provide additional clarity and further support bringing an end to legal misconceptions relating to Competition Law in Kuwait and offer you legal insight on what you can do when facing any challenges related to this law and why IPOs are on the rise in Kuwait. 

Speakers to look forward to are ASAR Partners, Managing Partner, Ahmed Barakat, Ezekiel Tuma, and John Cunha, as well as panel discussion participants, Rob Little (Counsel at ASAR) and ASAR Partner, Ibrahim Sattout. 

Limited seats are available. Register to secure your attendance. (Link to microsite: https://asarlegalseminar.com/ )