LITIGATION

We have one of the most dynamic complex litigation teams in the country, with an unrivalled track record. We offer a full range of services in:

Proceedings before courts of first instance and appeals

Proceedings before the Supreme Court of Kuwait

Corporate and commercial litigation

Complex construction disputes

Administrative litigation

Alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation

Litigation support in relation to proceedings in foreign jurisdictions

CORPORATE ADVISORY

Our Corporate Advisory Group offers a full range of corporate and commercial law services in Kuwait and, in conjunction with our affiliates, in the Gulf Region:

Establishment of corporate and other investment entities such as partnerships and trusts

Advice on general and industry specific (banking, insurance etc) rules and regulations

Legal due diligence on the buy and sell sides

Acting on the full range of M&A transactions, including public and private transactions, share and asset sales, joint ventures, IPOs, rights issues, reverse takeovers and asset spin offs

Advice on ongoing compliance with stock exchange listing rules and related regulatory instruments.

Advice on stock portfolio managment.

Handling regulatory issue for listed client.

Advice on all aspects of taxation in Kuwait

General commercial matters, such as franchising agreements, agency arrangements, service agreements, consultancy agreements and outsourcing

Property transactions

Telco regulation

Intellectual property,

including licensing agreements and registration services

Shipping law

CONSTRUCTION LAW

Al Markaz offers a full range of expertise in:  

EPC contracts

BOT and PPP projects

Procurement management

Tender management

Probity issues

Traditional turnkey and other construction contracts and associated sub-contracting arrangements

Project management agreements

Insurance arrangements applying to construction projects

Construction associated services contracts

Construction dispute resolution

ISLAMIC FINANCE

Al Markaz has considerable expertise in advising on the structure and documentation needed for Islamic financing transactions. We offer comprehensive advice on:

Different Islamic financial, partnership and sale structures such as the Murabaha, Musharaka, Mudaraba, Ijara, Wakala, Musawama, Bai’ Mu’ajjal, Istisna’, Muqawala and Tawarruq

Lease arrangements with sale and purchase options

Conditional sale contracts

Project finance

Long and short term debt packages

The grant of different kinds of security by borrowers

Insolvency and protecting creditors' rights

We enjoy a strong working relationship with the Sharia Boards of various entities in Kuwait.

OIL AND GAS 

Al Markaz is widely acclaimed for handling international and domestic transactions for clients in the oil and gas sector in Kuwait, the Gulf Region and recently in Iraq: 

Bidding for concessions

Joint operating agreements

Oil and gas exploration and production, including all aspects of drilling and drilling support

Production sharing contracts

Technical support agreements

Refining, shipment and marketing of petroleum products

Product pipelines, terminals and storage facilities

Gas processing and gathering facilities

Petrochemical plants and facilities