ASAR is pleased to announce its role in the successful closing of a landmark fintech M&A transaction. We advised National Bank of Kuwait on its acquisition of a controlling stake in Upayments. Our team provided comprehensive legal counsel throughout the transaction,…
Double Win for ASAR at Legal Era Middle East Law Awards 2023-24
ASAR is pleased to announce that it has received two prestigious awards at the Legal Era Middle East Law Awards 2023-24: Law Firm of the Year – Kuwait Lawyer of the Year – Dispute Resolution – Ahmed Barakat The Legal Era…
Shortlisted across five award categories at Legal Era Middle East Law Awards 2023-24
We are pleased to announce that ASAR has been shortlisted as a finalist across five award categories at this year’s Legal Era Middle East Awards 2023-24. Winners will be announced at a gala evening event on 14 November 2024 at the…
Kuwait Companies Law Amended
Important amendments to the Kuwait Companies Law (Law No. 1 of 2016) governing Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) for With Limited Liability companies have been introduced to address challenges arising often from shareholder-management disputes which impact on quorum and voting thresholds. Key…
ASAR nominated across 6 categories!
The Legal 500 Middle East Awards 2025 shortlist has been announced and we are very excited to announce that ASAR has been nominated across the following six award categories: Kuwait Law Firm of the Year Kuwait Dispute Resolution Law Firm of…
Triple Win for ASAR at IFLR Middle East Awards 2024
We are pleased to announce that ASAR has received significant recognition for its legal work at the IFLR Middle East Awards 2024. We are proud to have received three awards: National Law Firm of the Year: Kuwait National Law Firm of…
ASAR Announces Leadership Transition
ASAR is pleased to announce upcoming changes to the firm’s leadership structure, effective November 1, 2024. These changes reflect the firm’s continued growth and commitment to provide exceptional legal services to all our clients. Sam Habbas, our Co-Founder and Senior Partner…
ASAR Bahrain has moved to United Tower
We’re excited to announce that ASAR Bahrain has officially moved into our new office on the 32nd floor of United Tower, located in Bahrain Bay! This move is part of our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality legal services with greater efficiency…
ASAR receives multiple awards at this year’s Asian Legal Business (ALB) Middle East Law Awards 2024
We are very happy to announce that ASAR has been presented with the following awards at this year’s Asian Legal Business (ALB) Middle East Law Awards 2024, hosted by Thomson Reuters: Kuwait Law Firm of the Year Equity Market Deal of…
ASAR Bahrain acts as Lead Counsel to Eskan Bank in Major Syndicated Financing Transaction
ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners Acts as Bahrain Law Counsel to Eskan Bank in Major Syndicated Financing Transaction The Bahrain office of ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners (ASAR Bahrain) announces our role as sole lead counsel for Eskan Bank…