Al Oula Law Firm (Adel Abdulhadi & Partners)'s banking and finance practice advises companies on a range of regulatory and transactional matters, and, in addition to its track record in advising clients before the Capital Markets Authority, is frequently active in mandates pertaining to bilateral and syndicated loans, bonds, facilities, Islamic finance instruments, and debt restructuring. Fayez Al Dosari heads the team and, along with Talal Abdulhadi, is sought after by clients in a number of project finance and conventional financing matters.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • ‘From my perspective, I believe that Al Oula law team are well equipped and creative in serving the interests of clients, whether individuals or corporations. Al Oula doesn’t only solve legal complicated cases but also guides clients to better understand which are the best options to achieve interests in their dealing with the banks.’
  • ‘I very much recommend Fayez Al Dousari as a leading lawyer in banking and finance. His excellent experience and ability to negotiate makes him highly qualified to solve difficult obstacles and also create a flexible atmosphere for successful results.'

Key clients

  • Ernst & Young Ltd
  • Ashurst LLP
  • Al-Duhaim Auto
  • Aljawda AlKuwaitia for Food Stuff & Vegetables and Fruits KSCC
  • Green Carbon Company
  • Boland & Al Gharabally Company
  • Kana Group for General Trading & Contracting
  • Bassam Al Saqran
  • Suleiman Al Saqran
  • Ali Abdulwahab Al Refai
  • Adel Al Saqabi
  • Boyua & Aamal for General Trading and Contracting Company

Work highlights

Advised a client on the establishment of a detailed Kuwait Bank Manual.
Represented a personal guarantor of a bank loan in negotiations with another lender.
Represented a real estate entrepreneur in loan restructuring negotiations with a lender.
Practice head

Fayez Al Dosari

Other key lawyers

Talal Abdulhadi