AboutThe Firm
The firm has a strong track record at providing innovative legal structures within the boundaries of traditional local laws and evolving court precedents. We are consistently ranked among the best lawyers in Kuwait by prestigious international legal publications, and among the “best of the best” lawyers worldwide in Islamic Finance.
The partners of Al-Hossam Legal have in-depth experience (from 29 to 44 years) on landmark projects, transactions and commercial litigations in Kuwait and the GCC, and led many Shari`ah compliant transactions in Europe and the US. The firm is retained by a large number of major local and multinational banks, financial institutions, corporations, governmental and sovereign entities, high net worth family offices plus private client and international law firms representing a full range of industry sectors.
Our Strengths
- Recognized by clients and peers as the “go-to” law firm in Kuwait for solving the toughest legal issues and helping clients to achieve their ambitions within the limitations and restrictions of local laws.
A leading service provider of quality, detail-oriented, pragmatic and creative legal approaches.
A focus on results and on getting the deal done.
Strong commercial instincts.
Successful track record in drafting of documents that are upheld by courts, creating innovative structures and approaches, innovative banking, finance and investment products that are tested by courts, achieving court precedents and making new interpretations of legal principles and suggesting legislative changes that are approved by the Kuwaiti Parliament and regulators and playing a leading role in navigating regulatory changes
A practical approach that reflects an accurate understanding of each client’s business needs, and the direction of the local market.
- Up-to-date knowledge of new developments, trends in local regulations and continuously evolving court cases.
Strong ties with major jurisdictions worldwide.
A full range of corporate, commercial, banking, finance and commercial litigation services.
A popular choice of major local and international clients and law firms.
Consistently ranked among the best lawyers in Kuwait.
Among the 30 “best of the best” lawyers worldwide in Islamic Finance.
Full multilingual legal services in English, Arabic and French.
FirmOur Values
Al-Hossam Legal provides clients with honest, transparent, and well-grounded advice and opinion. In litigation and arbitration matters, we provide a legal assessment and strategy plan in advance. We discourage litigation and do our best to persuade clients to compromise whenever possible.
“As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.” Abraham Lincoln.