Al Markaz Law Firm's well-regarded practice is led by Ayman Nada, who has an excellent track record in handling local and multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, group restructurings, refinancing and acquisition structures. Turning to the senior associates, Zafar Iqbal and Mohammad Ramadan are key names, with particular expertise in advising on Shariah-compliant contracts, foreign direct investment, corporate structuring, and franchise and distributorship matters.

ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners' corporate practice is home to a team of 'seasoned professionals with deep knowledge of the local market'. The group stands out for its strength in handling M&A transactions and corporate governance matters. Rob Little and Sam Habbas have extensive experience in M&A and restructuring, and Paul Day advises domestic and international clients on franchise and distribution matters and establishing operations in Kuwait. Recent instructions include John Cunha and Luis Cunha advising Saudi Arabian company Jadwa Investment on its acquisition of a 35%  stake in the Gissah Perfumes Company. Ezekiel Tuma is well versed in handling commercial and corporate transactions in Kuwait, and Ibrahim Sattout stands out for providing 'excellent, clear and useful advice'.

The corporate practice at Meysan Partners garners praise for its 'deep understanding of the Kuwaiti legal landscape, paired with deep industry expertise'. Bader El-Jeaan is a highly regarded practitioner in Kuwait, with an excellent reputation in the M&A space, and co-heads the team with Abdulwahab Sadeq and Tarek Yehya. Abdul Aziz Al Yaqout advises on acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. Senior associate Hassan Elsayed is a name to note.

Al Oula Law Firm (Adel Abdulhadi & Partners)‘s commercial and corporate practice is instructed by international clients in a range of matters, including transactions, acquisitions and restructuring issues. Sanabil Jafar and Fayez Al Dosari co-lead the team, in which associate Dolly Sleem is a key name to note.

Al Tamimi & Company's team is active in advising companies on establishing their presence in Kuwait, as well as assisting with corporate structuring, commercial agreements, distribution and franchise agreements and corporate and regulatory compliance issues. Practice head Ola Saab and Aaron Dikos are the key practitioners.

Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group (YFLG)'s practice advises local and international public and private companies on a wide spectrum of commercial and corporate matters, including M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and regulatory issues. The department is jointly led by Waleed Al Daraawi and Nadyn Saleh, who is very experienced in handling commercial transactions.

M&A is a key pillar of strength for GLA & Company‘s corporate team, which is adept at advising on large local and cross-border M&A transactions. Senior partner Nader Al Awadhi and managing partner Alex Saleh have a solid track record in the M&A space, while Yousef Al Amly is well versed in handling joint ventures, franchising and distribution agreements, and corporate governance and compliance matters.

HFW in association with Attorney Rula Dajani‘s corporate practice focuses on assisting foreign investors with establishing a presence in Kuwait, and is adept at advising on joint ventures, shareholder and distribution agreements, licensing and a broad range of commercial contracts. Practice head Rula Dajani divides her time between Dubai and Kuwait, and is a key name for handling M&A and corporate restructuring. Senior associate Tarek Abu Mariam is singled out for his contributions.

At Abdullah Kh. Al-Ayoub & Associates, the firm's founding partner Abdullah Kh. Al-Ayoub works alongside Waleed Al-Ayoub in order to assist a client base of predominantly US-based entities on Kuwaiti laws regarding transactional mandates involving the sale of assets. The practice also assists foreign clients on setting up operations in Kuwait.

At Alfahad & Partners (Consultants and Attorneys), the team acts for domestic and international clients in a wide spectrum of matters, including M&A, joint ventures, restructuring, corporate governance, licensing and cross-border transactions. Name partner Faisal Alfahad and Shamoil Ranijiwala are the practice heads.