Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group (YFLG)‘s disputes team is highly experienced in mandates before various arbitration bodies, including the ICC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL, as well as in appellate-level litigation and before the constitutional court. Ahmad Alshorbagy, a key figure in the department for cross-border commercial disputes, jointly heads the team with Abdullah Al Obaidly, Anwar Al Fuzaie, a source of expertise in labour, contract, and transactional disputes, and Khalifah Al Yaqout, who leverages an extensive track record in commercial litigation at the appellate level.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are the best law firm in Kuwait that we have worked with.’
- ‘Ahmad Alshorbagy was an excellent expert in a large investor-State arbitration.’
- ‘What makes YFLG’s dispute resolution team truly stand out is the way they combine sharp legal expertise with a genuine understanding of the business impact behind every case. They don’t just argue matters in court; they connect each step of the process to the client’s bigger picture.’
- ‘The true strength of YFLG lies in its people. Beyond their impressive legal knowledge, they have a remarkable ability to simplify complex issues and provide clear, practical solutions that business leaders can immediately act on.'
Key clients
- Korek Telecom Company LLC
- Subway International BV
- Samar Al Badr
- El-Essa Medical Equipment & Scientific
- IHS Towers
- Kuwait Tennis Federation
- Genesis Elektromekanic Taahhut Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Dirketi
- Evolness Educational Holding
- Louis Vuitton
- National Contracting Company
Work highlights
Acted as local counsel and prepared a detailed expert witness report fo a client under Kuwaiti law addressing issues arising from a dispute concerning the validity and enforceability of a guarantee.
Represented a client before all levels of the Kuwaiti courts in a high-profile trademark infringement dispute against its former agent.
Represented a client in resolving a high-value cross-border dispute between two leading investment companies based in Kuwait and the UAE, achieving a landmark settlement of AED160m.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Anwar Al Fuzaie; Ahmad Alshorbagy; Abdullah Al Obaidli; Khalifah Al Yaqout
Other key lawyers
Sarah Alturki