Miras Legal‘s dispute resolution offering has experience in local and cross-border disputes across the pharmaceutical, financial, construction, and telecommunications sectors, among others. Founder Khaled Aljallal is retained to advise on several commercial and corporate governance disputes, and co-heads the practice alongside Ahmed Abdrabou, an expert in tax, contract, and distribution disputes, and Moustafa Alameldin, who fields over 20 years of experience in international disputes before the ICC, LCIA, and other arbitration bodies.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Accolades

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

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is very organized compared to another famous firm I worked with. They assign a person to your case and they take it all, organizing between the specialists. They listen well to you. Understand your case and propose to you the path. After your alignment, they proceed. The firm owners are always aware of the direction and suggest if needed. They always have plan B and maybe C if things go in other directions.'
  • ‘They are on the top of any developments on the cases are handling on my behalf also they are very prompt on follow up.’
  • ‘The disputes practice distinguishes itself through an exceptional blend of strategic foresight, proactive problem-solving, and a truly collaborative approach.'
  • ‘The team at Miras Legal comprises seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds, which enables their practice to anticipate challenges and provide comprehensive advice to the clients.'
  • 'Moustafa Alamadin is an excellent arbitration practitioner who leads high profile and complex arbitration cases before the leading arbitral institutions and is known for his efficiency and precision in providing strategic legal advice to his clients that prioritizes the business objectives. He is a pleasure to work with.’
  • ‘The team has extensive experience in complex cross-border disputes and offers clients clear, commercially focused advice. A collaborative culture allows associates to take on significant responsibility, contributing to efficient case management and innovative solutions.’
  • ‘Miras Legal exhibits a deep subject-matter expertise, comprehensive awareness of the legal systems in the entire MENA region, a client-centric approach, and a commitment to innovation. Through its ability to handle complex, high-stakes matters, Miras Legal positions itself as a unique law firm with strategic growth across the region.’

Key clients

  • Sarab Holding Company Alghanim Healthcare Company Kuwait Industries Union Kuwait Gypsum Ceiling Factory YousefK.Al-Fulaij Group Canary Islands/The Securities House KSCC Worley National Creative Industries Group Bader Al Zamami Group of Companies Calculus Capital Holding BDO Kuwait Al Fulaij United Group Co. H&E for Travel and Tourism Operations W.L.L Lose and Gain Adan Holding Al Oula Steel Manufacturing Company Pharma Intelligence Consultancy INTERPAC Fourth Dimension Medical Company

Work highlights

Represented a prominent Kuwaiti businessman, Mr. Taleb Al Naqib, in a USD60m real estate dispute concerning the judicial termination of co-ownership over a portfolio of prime commercial and investment properties in Kuwait.
Represented mega paper manufacturing company in a USD9m ICC arbitration arising from a construction dispute, including arbitration representation and post-award enforcement advisory services.
Represented Alghanim Healthcare Company in a high-value shareholder dispute involving claims of approximately KWD2.1m (USD6.8m) in unpaid profit distributions over 2014–2019, securing dismissal on grounds of unreliable financial data and lawful deferral of dividends under Kuwaiti Companies Law.
Practice head

Khaled Aljallal; Ahmed Abdrabou; Moustafa Alameldin