ASAR has been shortlisted for seven awards at the IFLR Middle East Awards 2026, recognising work across Kuwait and Bahrain. The nominations include three Deal of the Year categories, National Law Firm of the Year in both Kuwait and Bahrain, and…
Kuwait tightens rules on commercial concealment
Kuwait has introduced new rules to combat commercial concealment and strengthen restrictions on arrangements used to circumvent licensing requirements or statutory foreign ownership requirements. Decree-Law No. 78 of 2026 concerning the Combating of Commercial Concealment was published in the Official Gazette…
The future starts with possibility
On International Youth Day, we recognise the ideas, ambitions and potential of the next generation. Their circumstances may differ, but their aspirations are often remarkably similar: to learn, to contribute, to create opportunities and to build a better future. Supporting young…
ASAR advises consortium on Kuwait’s US$16 billion energy infrastructure transaction
ASAR Kuwait advised the consortium comprising Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR as Kuwait counsel on Project Peregrine, a landmark US$16 billion transaction involving the lease and leaseback of Kuwait’s crude oil pipeline network. This transaction involves the establishment of a joint venture…
ASAR advises on the State of Kuwait’s US $6 Billion Sovereign Bond Issuance
ASAR Kuwait successfully advised dealers and joint lead managers on the State of Kuwait’s landmark US$6 billion sovereign bond issuance. A milestone transaction that underscores strong global confidence in the region’s capital markets. Acting through the Ministry of Finance, the sovereign…
Understanding Kuwait’s evolving business landscape
Kuwait’s legal and regulatory landscape continues to evolve, with reforms creating new opportunities—and new considerations—for businesses looking to invest or expand in the market. The Kuwait chapter of Chambers Doing Business In… 2026 provides practical guidance on navigating that landscape and…
ASAR Summer Internship Program 2026 – Kuwait and Bahrain
ASAR invites applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program in Kuwait and Bahrain. The four-week program offers law students and recent graduates practical legal experience within a leading law firm. Successful candidates will work alongside experienced lawyers, while gaining structured, hands-on…
ASAR Advises Beyon on Kuwait’s Fixed Telecommunications Network Development PPP Project
ASAR acted as sole legal counsel to Beyon, the successful bidder, on Kuwait’s Fixed Telecommunications Network Development Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project. Procured by the Kuwait Ministry of Communications and the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), the project will deliver a…
Kuwait formalises industrial plot withdrawal framework: What businesses and investors need to know
Kuwait’s Minister of Commerce and Industry has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 8 of 2026, introducing a more structured and transparent framework governing the withdrawal of industrial plots by the Public Authority for Industry (PAI). The resolution, which entered into force on…
Major infrastructure and PPP projects progress across Kuwait
Kuwait’s infrastructure and utilities sector is entering one of its most active development cycles in recent years. Particularly notable is the breadth of the current and planned pipeline, specifically in the power generation and water desalination sectors. Major ongoing and recently…