HFW in association with Attorney Rula Dajani's corporate practice advises clients from the energy, aviation, construction, and logistics sectors, among others, on a range of regulatory and transactional matters. Rula Dajani Abuljebain sits at the helm of the team and is a key source of expertise for corporate M&A, joint ventures, FDI, and other transactions. Tarek Abu Mariam ably assists with commercial contracts, acquisitions, franchising, and restructurings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘HFW has a permanent office in Kuwait, giving clients direct access to both local expertise and a global platform.'
- ‘A comfortable team that is built on trust and guidance.'
- 'They are open to brainstorming and picked up a start up company with guidance and understanding.’
- ‘The personal component of feeling that the individuals are as invested not for personal interest but for true empowerment.'
- 'Very flexible and accommodating to cross-border projects.’
- ‘Rula Dajani Abuljebain and Tarek Abu Mariam are standout practitioners in Kuwait’s corporate and commercial space.'
Key clients
- The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation
- British Airways
- Brockwell Capital Ltd
- Five Rivers Services LLC
- Schlumberger Oilfield Eastern Ltd
- Technip Energies France – Abu Dhabi
- Umm Al Hayman for Wastewater Treatment Company K.S.P.C.
- Veson Inc.
Work highlights
Advised British Airways on various matters pertaining to their recent exit from the Kuwait market.
Representing Umm Al Hayman for Wastewater Treatment Company K.S.P.C. in providing legal services to the Project Company in their capacity in the PPP Project of one of the wastewater treatment projects treating sewage wastewater.
Advised regional eyewear giant Magrabi Retail Group on its acquisition of Kefan Optics Company KSCC for Brockwell Capital Ltd.
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Practice head
Rula Dajani Abuljebain
Other key lawyers
Tarek Abu Mariam