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 provides a practical overview of the legal and regulatory…
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 aimed at mitigating the impact of ongoing geopolitical developments and supporting banking…
Kuwait Raises Merger Control Thresholds
Fewer Filings. More Targeted Oversight. 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 Competition Protection Law No. 72 of 2020. These thresholds apply to…
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
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 reflect on…
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 questions: whether parties can rely on material adverse change (MAC) / material…
Kuwait’s introduces Digital Commerce Law: New framework regulating online consumer activities
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. Published in the Kuwaiti Official Gazette on 1 March…
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 technically possible but unexpectedly onerous or burdensome. In such cases, Kuwaiti law provides mechanisms,…
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 that strength every day – as colleagues, mentors,…