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GLA & Company

GLA & Company

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Kuwait

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Privatisation and projects

GLA & Company's projects offering is active across a spectrum of areas, advising clients on various PPP procurement mandates in the renewable energy, education, agriculture, technology, and telecommunication arenas. Alex Salah co-heads the team alongside Nader Al Awadhi; the former boasts over 25 years of experience in public infrastructure development and financing mandates. Ashraf Hendi plays a key role in project financing mandates, including cross-border financing, while Asad Ahmad leverages a breadth of expertise in contentious mandates pertaining to public infrastructure, including those involving energy and transport.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Alex Saleh and his team have an encyclopedic knowledge of the laws - and more importantly, the systems - applicable in Kuwait. In many cases, the correct answer and approach depends on how a particular result would be accepted and worked through a number of regulatory departments. GLA seems to be well versed in getting the desired result.’
  • ‘Strong local knowledge with an international touch.'
  • ‘The individuals at this law firm truly stand out due to their exceptional expertise, dedication, and collaborative spirit. Their ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively sets them apart from competitors.’
  • ‘Our collaboration with this law firm has highlighted their unique client-centric approach and exceptional expertise across various legal fields. Their team consistently demonstrates a commitment to personalized service, ensuring that each client receives tailored solutions that meet their specific needs.’
  • ‘Alex Saleh is excellent in his legal knowledge, commerciality, knowledge of the power sector and working with Kuwait Government entities and in his responsiveness.’
  • 'Alex Saleh is very experienced and excellent.'

Key clients

  • National Company for Education Services and Training
  • National Technology Enterprises Company
  • Enertech
  • Hayat Communication
  • ACWA Power
  • e@
  • TIM S.p.A

Work highlights

Advised EnerTech, a subsidiary of the National Technology Enterprises Company (wholly owned by the Kuwait Investment Authority), on Project GEO, a first-of-its-kind integrated green hydrogen mega-project in the Sultanate of Oman.
Advised NEST, a subsidiary of the National Technology Enterprises Company, on a landmark cross-border education collaboration involving Abdullah Al-Salem University and King’s College London.
Advised Hayat Communications, in partnership with Ahmadiah Construction, on a $2bn landmark project to build data centers across Kuwait in collaboration with Google.
Practice head

Nader Al Awadhi; Alex Saleh

Other key lawyers

Ashraf Hendi; Asad Ahmad

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