Founding partner Adel Abdulhadi is the lead figure in the dispute resolution team at Al Oula Law Firm (Adel Abdulhadi & Partners), specialising in civil, commercial, criminal, constitutional and real estate cases. The firm continues to grow its white-collar crime defence practice, often representing high-profile political and entertainment figures. Human rights cases and matters of national security are also its key areas of strength. Counsel Mohammad Shaaban assists Abdulhadi in criminal cases.

ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners’ disputes practice represents clients in banking, construction, insurance, property, taxation and employment cases. It also has niche experience in advising on military supply contract disputes and construction claims in the oil sector. The 'pre-eminent’ Ahmed Barakat specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration and is assisted by Ahmed Zakaria and Hisham Al Qura’an, who also have a varied litigation practice.

Abdullah Kh. Al-Ayoub, the founding partner at Abdullah Kh. Al-Ayoub & Associates, handles civil, commercial and corporate litigation and international arbitration. Waleed Al-Ayoub is another name to note for contractual disputes and those involving financial services.

Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group (YFLG) managing partner Khalifah Al Yaqout has a solid track record in commercial litigation, arbitration in Kuwait and throughout the Middle East, and out-of-court settlements. Abdelrazzaq Al Rozouqi is also experienced in commercial arbitration and litigation and frequently appears before the Constitutional Court and the Court of Cassation.

Meshari Al Osaimi Attorneys and Legal Consultants represents both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial and securities regulation disputes, and international cases. It also undertakes significant mandates involving bankruptcy, M&A, employment, and tax, as well as inheritance and succession issues. Hussain Al Ghareeb, Mohammed Al Osaimi and Ali Al Attar are the key partners for administrative, company law and securities disputes. Hassan Al Mousawi is recommended for banking and insurance cases. Saad Al Asfoor and Mohammad Al Juaan also routinely represent oil companies, corporations, government-related entities and financial institutions.

Meysan Partners displays strong capabilities in handling disputes involving the financial services, transport, telecoms and consumer goods sectors, many with significant cross-border aspects. Waleed Al Tattan leads a sizeable group of lawyers, many of whom joined the firm following its acquisition of Arkan Legal Consultants Group in January 2022. Recognised for his breath of expertise, Al Tattan has represented global clients such as Ford and Hyundai and retains a significant focus on commercial and financial, franchise, professional negligence and product liability disputes. International arbitration expert Ahmed Awni, Fayez Alfadhli and Abdul Aziz Al-Bisher are the go-to contacts for commercial, real estate and capital markets cases. Senior counsel Mohammed Badr Abdulwahed acts in contract, employment, commercial and financial litigation.

With a practice spanning banking and finance, capital markets, and corporate and commercial disputes, Khalid Alkhateeb and Fawaz Alkhateeb at Taher Group Law Firm (TAG) represent a diverse range of individuals and corporates before the courts of all levels in Kuwait and throughout the region.