Bassam Al Asousi & Partners — Law Firm in Kuwait
Strategic legal counsel for businesses, investors and individuals
We guide our clients through Kuwait's business and legal landscape with clarity and rigour — from company formation and contracts to litigation and arbitration.
Find the path that fits your needs
Every client's needs are different. Our services are organised into clear paths that take you to the right expertise quickly.
For Businesses
Commercial disputes, contract review, debt recovery, commercial agencies and employment matters.
Learn more 02 Foreign investorsInternational Clients
Entering the Kuwaiti market, entity formation, foreign investment and cross-border commercial contracts.
Learn more 03 Litigation & arbitrationDispute Resolution
Court representation, domestic and international arbitration, and construction and project claims.
Learn more 04 Private clientsFor Individuals
Employment, criminal, real estate, family and civil claims.
Learn moreBassam Abdulrahman Al Asousi & Partners
Good legal advice begins with understanding the client's business and goals — before understanding the dispute.
A Kuwaiti law firm serving local and international companies, investors and individuals. We combine in-depth knowledge of Kuwait's legal system with a practical understanding of business, delivering solutions that protect our clients' interests and support their decisions.
Our practice covers litigation, arbitration, corporate and commercial law, with particular focus on the construction, energy and major projects sectors.
Precision
Disciplined legal analysis and a clear method on every matter.
Confidentiality
Protecting client information underpins every relationship.
International outlook
Services designed for foreign companies and investors.
Clarity
Direct communication and advice without the jargon.
Experience proven by years and cases
We believe our first duty is to give clients the best available legal solution — protecting their rights and interests while saving them time and resources. Mutual trust is the cornerstone of our firm.
Close to three decades of experience
Our team brings close to thirty years of combined litigation experience in commercial, civil and criminal cases.
Every level of the courts
We have represented clients before the Court of First Instance, the Court of Appeal and the Court of Cassation in Kuwait.
Arbitration experience
Arbitration at the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the ICC and the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration.
International relationships
Established ties with law firms in the Gulf, the Middle East, Europe and the United States.
Three working languages
We work in Arabic, English and French, with lawyers from both civil law and common law backgrounds.
Clients across sectors
Individuals, companies, financial institutions and investment companies, in Kuwait and abroad.
Legal expertise for businesses and individuals
Each practice area has its own page explaining the issues we handle and how we approach them.
Litigation
Civil and commercial claims at every level of the courts.
Arbitration
Domestic and international arbitration and dispute settlement.
Company Formation
Legal structures, licensing and incorporation.
Construction
EPC contracts, claims and project disputes.
Oil, Gas & Energy
Contracts, regulation and energy-sector disputes.
Banking & Islamic Finance
Financing, security and banking disputes.
Employment
Employment contracts, compensation and labour disputes.
Commercial Agencies
Agency, distribution and franchising.
Real Estate
Property transactions, obligations and disputes.
Intellectual Property
Trademarks and protection of rights.
Criminal Defence
Defence and representation in criminal matters.
Family Law
Personal status advice and family disputes.
Your legal partner for doing business in Kuwait
We help foreign companies and investors understand Kuwait's legal environment and operate with confidence — no prior knowledge of local terminology or procedure required.
Entering the Kuwaiti Market
Options for establishing a presence, partnerships and regulatory restrictions.
Foreign Investment & KDIPA
The direct investment framework and Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority requirements.
Corporate & Commercial
Formation, governance, contracts and commercial agencies.
Local Legal Counsel
Representing and supporting international companies' transactions in Kuwait.
We understand our clients' sectors
Construction & Infrastructure
Project contracts, delay, financial claims and contractual liability.
Oil, Gas & Energy
Service and supply contracts and energy project disputes.
Trade & Distribution
Commercial agencies, distribution and supplier relationships.
Banking & Financial Services
Financing, security and debt recovery.
Real Estate
Property transactions, development and disputes.
Investment
Investment structuring and foreign investor entry.
From enquiry to engagement
A clear, professional process that protects your interests from the first contact.
Send an enquiry
Briefly describe your needs and contact details.
Initial review
We classify the request and run a conflict check.
We contact you
The relevant lawyer reaches out to agree next steps.
Engagement terms
Once accepted, we agree scope and fees.
Work begins
A clear plan with ongoing updates.
Articles and legal guides
Structured legal content to help you understand your rights and obligations under Kuwaiti law.
End-of-Service Benefits in Kuwait: A Practical Overview
Eligibility and the factors that affect the amount payable.
Read articleTermination of Construction Contracts under Kuwaiti Law
Grounds for termination and the effect on claims and contractual liability.
Read articleCommercial Agency Agreements in Kuwait: What to Know
Registration, exclusivity and termination of agency relationships.
Read articleRequest a legal consultation
Tell us briefly about your matter and our team will contact you after reviewing your request.
- AddressAl Madina Tower 1, 8th Floor, Fahad Al-Salem Street, Qibla, Kuwait City
Open in Google Maps - Phone / WhatsApp+965 2242 0515
Chat on WhatsApp - Email[email protected]
- Office hoursSunday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm