Kuwait M&A: A more active and increasingly sophisticated market. ASAR has contributed the Kuwait chapter to the Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2026: Mergers & Acquisitions. Authored by Ezekiel Tuma (Managing Partner), Luis Cunha (Partner) and Nader Abdulaziz (Senior Associate), the guide…
Banking Stability Measures in Kuwait
Central Bank of Kuwait introduces stimulus measures to support banking sector stability The Central Bank of Kuwait has issued Circular No. 2/R B/R BA/619/2026 dated 26 March 2026, introducing temporary measures relating to liquidity and capital adequacy requirements. These measures are…
Kuwait Raises Merger Control Thresholds Fewer Filings. More Targeted Oversight.
Kuwait has raised its merger control thresholds, reducing the number of transactions that require regulatory approval The Competition Protection Agency (CPA) has issued Resolution No. 32 of 2026, effective 5 April, updating the thresholds that trigger merger control notifications under Kuwait’s…
Trolley lists on Boursa Kuwait’s Premier Market
ASAR advised National Investment Company K.S.C.P. and EFG-Hermes UAE Limited (acting in conjunction with EFG-Hermes UAE LLC) as Joint Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners on the sale of shares in Trolley General Trading Company K.S.C.C. and its listing on the Premier…
ASAR records 26 rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026
ASAR’s performance in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 reflects continued strength across both jurisdictions, with recognition spanning firmwide practices and individual lawyers. The firm achieved a total of 26 rankings, including 8 firm rankings and 18 individual recognitions, with 2 Hall…
Eid Mubarak
Eid Mubarak As the month of Ramadan draws to a close, ASAR extends our warm wishes to all those celebrating Eid Al-Fitr. This year, the occasion arrives at a time of heightened concern across the region. Eid remains a moment to…
M&A deal risk in Kuwait during regional disruption
MAC/MAE, Break Fees and Statutory Relief: Managing M&A Deal Risk Amid Regional Disruptions Across the GCC, businesses are operating in an increasingly unpredictable environment, shaped by regional hostilities, expanding sanctions exposure, supply-chain disruption, and volatility in energy markets. Against this backdrop, Kuwait-linked M&A transactions are raising two recurring…
Kuwait’s introduces Digital Commerce Law: New framework regulating online consumer activities
Kuwait introduces a new regulatory framework for digital commerce. Kuwait has approved a new Digital Commerce Law, marking a significant step toward formalising and regulating the country’s online marketplace. Digital commerce in Kuwait is entering a more structured and regulated phase….
Force Majeure & Hardship: Navigating Contractual Disruption in Kuwait
Force Majeure and Exceptional Circumstances Under Kuwaiti Law: Managing Contractual Disruption Amid Regional Tensions Recent geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region have affected contractual performance across multiple sectors. Parties to contracts in Kuwait may encounter situations where performance becomes impossible, or…
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day 2026 | Give to Gain This year’s theme reflects a simple idea: progress is built when knowledge is shared and opportunities are opened – and carried forward through resilience and determination. Across Bahrain, Kuwait and beyond, women demonstrate…