The dispute resolution team at Taher Group Law Firm (TAG) is noted for its ‘mix of sharp legal ability, clear communication, and genuine accountability’. The team routinely advises on claims pertaining to damages, delays, payments and breach of contract, both domestically and across jurisdictions. The group is led by its senior partners, including Abdul Rahman Ismael and Fawaz Alkhateeb, who are adept at regulatory and financial disputes, and Khalid Alkhateeb, who fields over 38 years of experience in litigation at the appellate level, in which Jamal Alkhateeb also excels.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What stands out most about the individuals at TAG is their mix of sharp legal ability, clear communication, and genuine accountability. You don’t get vague answers or shifting responsibilities with them. When someone at Taher Group takes ownership of a matter, they follow through.'
- 'I’ve dealt with many law firms in Kuwait and abroad over the years, and with Taher Group, I felt something different. Their dispute resolution team is not just book-smart lawyers. They understand people, and they understand pressure.'
- ‘The people I dealt with at Taher Group were the kind you remember, even years later. Not just because they’re good lawyers, but because they make you feel safe — like someone has your back when things get messy. That matters a lot in dispute cases, especially when emotions and money are both on the line.'
- ‘We’ve worked with Taher Group’s Dispute Resolution team on multiple matters involving medical liability, patient compensation claims, and regulatory proceedings, including cases before the Kuwait Medical Liability Department. What stands out about their team is that they don’t treat medical disputes like any other civil case. They understand the pressure, the reputational risk, and the technicalities involved — and they handle the work accordingly.'
- ‘In medical-related disputes, particularly those involving malpractice claims, regulatory investigations, or compensation issues, we’ve had direct experience working with Taher Group’s senior dispute resolution lawyers, and we can say with confidence that their team is reliable, strategic, and highly competent.'
Key clients
- Marafie Group
- Unicap Investment and Finance
- Commercial Real Estate Company (Tijariya)
- Jazeera Airways
- Waldorf Astoria Hotel
- Jarallah German Specialized Clinic and Kuwait Medical International
- Hadi Clinic & Hospital
- Kuwait Credit Information Network Company K.S.C.
- Kuwait Medical International
- Egyptian Mud Engineering & Chemicals Company Free Zone
- Rasameel Investment Company
Lawyers
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Practice head
Khaled Alkhateeb; Fawaz Al Khateeb; Abdul Rahman Ismael
Other key lawyers
Jamal Alkhateeb