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Banking and finance
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ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners (In Association with Stephenson Harwood) has been handling a significant flow of major restructuring work. One highlight saw the growing department instructed on the restructuring of $3.7bn worth of debts for The Creditors Committee of TID; the body of creditors included Kuwaiti, regional and international creditors. Other clients include Kuwait Finance House, Deutsche Bank AG and Gulf Investment House. Sam Habbas, Hossam Abdullah and Ahmed Zakaria are recommended.
The Law Office of Dr Ahmad Al-Samdan in association with SNR Denton & Co saw the departure of David Pfeiffer, but the firm retains strong roots in the region as well as a mix of Western and local lawyers.
The rapidly growing practice at Al Markaz Law Firm receives widespread praise, and is noted for its ‘up-to-date legal knowledge’. Anthony Coleby’s team advises an impressive portfolio of investment companies, and acted on the landmark restructuring of Investment Dar.
Alex Saleh’s ‘very approachable’ team at Al Tamimi & Company represents a healthy number of local banks on both conventional and Islamic work. One highlight saw the team advise Liquidity Management House on the first restructuring of bilateral debt into sukuk. Alex Saleh, Philip Kotsis and senior associate Riza Ismail are all highly recommended.
Al-Twaijri & Partners Law Firm (TLF) is well known in the market for its ‘professional and very sound advice’. Clients include Burgan Bank and A’ayan Leasing & Investment.
Founded by Abdul Rahman R. Al-Haroun, who has longstanding experience in the oil sector, International Counsel Bureau is now one of the largest practices in the jurisdiction. In one highlight, the firm represented Hajar Tower in obtaining a $100m facility.
Abdullah Kh. Al-Ayoub & Associates advises multinational companies in matters of corporate and banking law. Abdullah Kh. Al-Ayoub is recommended.
The team at The Law Office of Bader Saud Al-Bader & Partners is headed by the highly experienced Kevin Burke.
DLA Piper Kuwait in Association with (NEN) Al-Wagayan, Al Awadhi and Al-Saif saw Adrian Low move to Clyde & Co LLP, but retains a team of associates locally and has excellent regional capabilities.