ASAS Law firm
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Our experienced legal team represents individuals and companies before the Judiciary, Public Prosecution and investigations. We have a qualified team with extensive experience in local and international commercial arbitration cases as arbitrators in many accredited arbitration centres.
CORPORATE STRUCTURING
We assist our clients with practical and professional legal advice, to manage their business objectives with limited legal liability. The firm advises on all aspects of corporate structuring, including corporate formality and law, and contractual arrangements.
Our corporate structuring services:-
- We advise clients on alternative corporate structures and business arrangements for doing business in Kuwait covering both legal and tax aspects. We assist our clients with the incorporation of various forms of entities and establishment of branches, as well as the preparation of joint venture, distribution, franchise and agency agreements. Our advice includes the opportunities afforded by the Foreign Direct Investment Law, and we assist with applications for investment licenses from the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA).
- Group reorganizing including restructuring and deregistration of existing entities to achieve maximum management and operational efficiency.
- Advising on group restructuring in the context of private placement or acquisition.
- Advising on optimal corporate structure to conduct commercial activities at all stages.
- Advising on cross-border transactional and acquisition structures.
- Drafting, reviewing, and advising on incorporation documentation, nominee and shareholder agreements and any other related agreements or contracts as required.
- Advising on corporate laws and regulations including regulatory strategies and compliance.
- Providing government authorities with regulatory advice in connection with the establishment of free zones and drafting implementing regulations to provide the legislative framework for setting up and regulating corporate entities in such free zones.
- Advising government authorities on the regulatory framework to attract foreign direct investment including the setting up of state-owned special-purpose vehicles to facilitate corporate incubation. We also advise on corporate laws and regulations including regulatory strategies and compliance.
- Providing advice on all aspects of corporate licensing including possible incongruity between licensed and real or desired commercial activities with legal and practical solutions to align the two.
- Licensed to act as Company Service Provider or Registered Agent for corporate entities in specific free zones for the purpose of acting as an incorporation agent for corporate entities, providing company services, acting as a registered office provider, providing directors, company secretaries, councilors, or registered agents to a corporate entity, or offering nominee shareholders to the entity.
- Implementing changes to ownership structure, inter-group share transfers, share transfers generally and amendment in the memorandum and articles of association to affect such transfers.
- Advising on corporate matters connected with government tendering specifically ideal corporate structure to carry out obligations under the tender.
- Corporate regulatory due diligence to advise on and ensure corporate compliance in context of acquisition sales and general in-house cleaning.
FINTECH LEGAL SERVICES
The greatest challenge facing the Fin Tech ecosystem is that regulation across the globe has been unable to keep pace with the speed at which technology solutions are disrupting the traditional financial services ecosystem.
This is where we come in.
ASAS team provide services to various Fintech companies, such as electronic money and payment institutions, crowdfunding platforms, consumer credit providers, as well as payment solutions platforms and other projects of financial market players.
Our team Provides the necessary assistance to obtain the required licenses from the relevant government regulatory authorities to carry out these activities.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
The M&A landscape across the Middle East is evolving and becoming increasingly sophisticated. ASAS corporate & M&A team provides specialist advice that ensures deals are completed and implemented effectively.
Our services include mergers and acquisitions, corporate advisory services and advising joint ventures and strategic alliances. We address for our clients complex business transactions and construct arrangements that deliver risk minimization and a successful outcome for our clients.
Our M&A services
- Transactional negotiation
- Due diligence
- Shareholder/investors’ agreements
- Start-up capital fundraising
- Pre-closing restructuring
- Regulatory approvals and deal closings
- Share and asset transactions
COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Our Commercial team is known for providing specialist advice on commercial agency arrangements. This includes all types of distribution and franchise arrangements, and we frequently address important legal issues surrounding the impact of local commercial agencies legislation in the GCC region on such arrangements. As well as general commercial advice and contract drafting.
The Commercial team’s areas of expertise:
- Commercial agreements including drafting and negotiating all types of commercial agreements including Terms and Conditions of Procurement and Sale; Sale and Purchase Agreements; Consultancy Agreements; Introducer and Referral Agreements; Commission Arrangements; Outsourcing Agreements; Lease, Hire and Maintenance Agreements; NDAs; MOUs; LOIs; and Manufacturing & Supply Agreements.
- Commercial agency agreements, including drafting and negotiating distribution and full suite franchise agreements across all sectors.
- General commercial advisory services including opinion work on commercial agency laws and regulations in the GCC region.
SPORTS LAW
At ASAS Law Firm, our specialized Sports Law division is adept at navigating the complex intersection of Law and the Sports industry, offering comprehensive legal solutions that range from:
- Player Representation: Our firm represents athletes, expertly negotiating contracts to ensure they receive equitable terms and compensation. We provide comprehensive legal advice on various matters, including sponsorship deals and the protection of intellectual property rights, upholding our clients' interests with utmost professionalism.
- Contract drafting and negotiating: Our team meticulously drafts agreements that protect our clients' interests and rights, striving to secure the most advantageous terms possible. We carefully consider vital aspects such as compensation, contract duration, and specific obligations, ensuring each agreement aligns with our client's goals and expectations.
- Intellectual Property rights: Our expertise is crucial in safeguarding and managing the intellectual property (IP) assets of athletes, sports teams, and related entities, including trademarks, logos, and media rights. We guarantee these assets are duly registered and robustly defended against infringement.
- Dispute Resolution (FIFA, CAS, etc...): In dispute resolution, our sports lawyers serve as mediators or advocates, adeptly handling conflicts that emerge within the sports industry, including contract disputes, doping allegations, and governance issues. Leveraging negotiation, arbitration, or litigation, we aim to resolve these disputes efficiently, always focusing on safeguarding our client's interests.
With a deep understanding of the sports sector's complexities, our attorneys and legal experts are committed to safeguarding the interests of our clients, ensuring their legal rights are protected both on and off the field.
Whether you're an athlete (professional or amateur) or an organization (club or association), do not hesitate to position ASAS as a legal powerhouse to help you achieve your professional objectives and overcome legal challenges in the ever-evolving world of sports.
CAPITAL MARKET & SECURITIES
As capital markets and securities laws in the Gulf region continue to develop, the legal and regulatory environment surrounding the introduction of local and foreign securities into Gulf markets continues to evolve and become more sophisticated and stringent. We offer comprehensive and practical expertise related to complying with the current and developing regulatory requirements in the Gulf region.
We are well-positioned to assist our clients with their capital markets and securities-related matters.
Our comprehensive services include:
- Representation before the Capital Market Authority Disputes Committee for cases within the jurisdiction thereof.
- Providing consultations to listed companies and licensed persons.
- advising and assisting parties such as local and international banks, investment companies, placement agents, portfolio or fund managers, local agents and subscribers.
- advising on a range of matters including the issuance of bonds and sukuk, securities regulation, initial public offers and the marketing, offer and/or sale of local and foreign-issued securities.
Who We Are
ASAS Attorneys & Legal Advisers is a result-oriented, full-service law firm headquartered in the heart of Kuwait. The firm offers comprehensive legal services and representation.
Our in-depth understanding of our clients, legal expertise and international experience enables us to provide attentive, effective representation in a variety of practice areas, including Corporate, Commercial, Construction, capital markets, sports law and litigation – with a particular focus on Litigation and Arbitration across various industries and sectors.
We are a client-driven firm. Our close-knit team of legal professionals shares a common commitment to providing the knowledge, skill and care required to serve the exact needs of every client. We pride ourselves in delivering uncompromising quality and value, and we make sure our clients are always up to date on any regulatory and legislative changes that impact their businesses.
We foster meaningful client relationships and spend as much time as needed responding to client questions, learning about their needs, and addressing their concerns. Our firm was built on this value.
We have a special capacity to tailor our service to client needs in tandem with our own standard of practice. Our size also means that we are better positioned to adapt to a changing legal market.
Our senior counsels and star associates have deep and varied arbitral and litigatory experiences resulting in favorable outcomes for our clients.
Our Vision
To Be Your Favorite Legal Partner and The Legal Advisor You Trust
Our Mission
To Take Every Effort To Achieve The Best Results For Our Clients
Our Value
Strength, Honesty & Commitment to its Professional Obligations
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Staffing Figures
- 5 Number of partners
- 8 Number of attorneys
- 7 Number of consultants
- 5 Number of administrators