About

Bilingual legal professional with over 22 years of experience navigating the complexities of corporate and commercial law, capital markets regulations, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Holding a master’s degree in private law, Ousama has built a distinguished career specialising in cross-border transactions, joint-ventures, investment funds establishment and structuring, bond issuances, corporate restructuring and reorganisation, and private equity transactions, helping the business teams mitigate risks and thrive in challenging environments.

Currently serving as the general counsel at NBK Wealth, Ousama is also a member of the management executive committee where he provides strategic legal advice, amongst other things, on complex financial products, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance. He leads the legal function, providing strategic advice that aligns with business goals while ensuring adherence to regulations across Kuwait, DIFC, Bahrain and the Cayman Islands.

Dedicated to fostering a culture of mentorship and excellence within legal teams, his leadership extends to supervising external legal teams and supporting compliance initiatives ensuring compliance with evolving regulations in the jurisdictions in which NBK Wealth operates.