
Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group (YFLG)‘s corporate practice is praised by clients for its ’knack for thinking outside the box’, and it frequently advises clients on restructuring, M&A, incorporations, the establishment of foreign companies, and regulatory queries, especially those pertaining to Shariah. Waleed Al Daraawi and Nadyn Saleh co-head the team, and share an excellent track record in acquisitions and corporate acquisitions respectively. Abdulkareem AlGharaballi is also a key member of the team.
Testimonials
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‘The YFLG group is extremely responsive and provides good, comprehensive advice.’
‘Nadyn Saleh is a very pro-active, responsive and competent lawyer. She understands client needs and delivers high quality advice.’
‘My experience with YFLG was outstanding. They handled cases with the utmost professionalism and care. Their proactive approach saved our company time and money. I highly recommend YFLG to anyone seeking legal services in corporate cases.’
'Nadyn Saleh is an excellent attorney specializing in corporate & Commercial law. Their proactive communication and ability to handle complex legal scenarios effectively have been a significant asset. Highly recommended attorney.'
‘YFLG a uniqueness team stands out for its diverse legal and cultures. Focus on innovative and swift solutions, ensuring effective, quick and more accurate outcomes.'
‘The individuals I work with stand out due to their innovation and professionalism. They have a knack for thinking outside the box, making them excel over competitors. I value their collaboration and effective communication.'
‘Very prompt response; very thorough. Went out of their way to check very sensitive matters with their own contacts and were able to resolve a very delicate situation very quickly and effectively. Gave very clear, concise and consistent advice.’
‘Dealt with Nadyn Saleh, Head of Commercial. Excellent spoken and written English. Extremely helpful and diligent. Very responsive. Gave very clear, sensible commercial advice and assisted in keeping us from making serious errors.’
Key clients
- Proximus Opal
- Waves Marine Holding Ltd
- Tamara
- NCR Corporation
- Al Ansari Exchange
- Ribera Salud Group
- STR Marine System Solutions
- Adasat
- Al Nasser Sports
- Mabanee
Work highlights
- Acted on behalf of Waves in relation to the offers to acquire a minority stake by BNK Capital and Aujan Group – both major Kuwaiti holding companies.
- Advised a client on a groundbreaking deal involving an Italian company that owns patents for manufacturing machines capable of producing water.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Waleed Al Daarawi, Nadyn Saleh