KUWAIT Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by:
Yousef Al Shereedah, Abdulrahman Al-Roumi and Bashayer Al-Tuwais International Counsel Bureau – Lawyers and Legal Consultants
International Counsel Bureau – Lawyers and Legal Consultants (ICB) is a leading law firm in the State of Kuwait, celebrating its 30th year of operation in 2024. ICB prides itself on be - ing a home-grown practice firmly rooted in lo - cal culture while adhering to and contributing to international standards of best practice. This dual focus allows ICB to bridge the gap be - tween Kuwaiti legal traditions and global regu - latory expectations, ensuring seamless solu - tions for both local and cross-border matters. Today, ICB is a general corporate, disputes, and tax law firm housing a dedicated team of as - tute and accomplished legal professionals. The team works with a vast array of clients across
multiple sectors and industries, providing legal counsel to local and international clients on the law in Kuwait. ICB’s ability to adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes and tailor strategies to in - dustry-specific challenges makes it a preferred partner for businesses seeking sustainable growth and compliance. ICB’s roster of clients has always been diverse and broad, comprising governmental and semi-governmental bodies, local corporate giants, industry titans, and mul - tinational corporations. ICB is known locally as a highly capable firm, but most importantly as one of the shapers of the legal landscape in the State of Kuwait, having been a central feature in precedent-setting matters since its inception.
Authors
Yousef Al Shereedah is a lawyer at the International Counsel Bureau – Lawyers and Legal Consultants (ICB). His practice focuses on general corporate transactions, with expertise
Abdulrahman Al-Roumi is a lawyer at the International Counsel Bureau – Lawyers and Legal Consultants. His practice sits at the intersection between general corporate transactions
spanning mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, banking and finance, venture capital, and technology. He has worked with sovereign wealth funds, multinational corporations, international financial institutions, regional start-ups, and prominent local businesses. Al-Shereedah holds a Bachelor of Law and an LLM from City University in London. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Kuwait. He has successfully passed the Solicitors’ Qualifying Exam (SQE1) and is progressing toward admission as a solicitor qualified to practice law in England and Wales.
and commercial disputes. He has a multidisciplinary educational and professional background. Al-Roumi holds degrees in engineering and law, which gives him an understanding of both law and technical processes. This dual-disciplinary background enables him to have unique perspectives and bridge the gap between the two for his clients. Al-Roumi obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Michigan. He is admitted to practice law in New York, Wisconsin, and Kuwait.
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