Privatisation and projects

ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners

Client Satisfaction

The ‘knowledgeable and professional' team at ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners is 'extremely proficient in PPP', and is sought after for handling infrastructure matters and sizeable development projects. The client base includes the Kuwait government, banks, contractors and state-owned energy companies. Practice co-heads Ibrahim Sattout and Akusa Batwala 'are innovative in their approach to finding solutions to complex problems' and continue to advise on some of Kuwait’s largest PPP projects concerning ports, transportation, utilities, power plants and industrial zones.

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Testimonials

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'Knowledgeable and professional; extremely proficient in PPP.'
'The ASAR team gives very practical advice. They do not focus solely on the law but also in finding pragmatic solutions to complex problems. Individuals have deep sector and industry knowledge expertise through practicing in Kuwait for many years.'
'Ibrahim Sattout and Akusa Batwala are fantastic. They are a real advantage to have on your side and are innovative in their approach to finding solutions to complex problems.'

Key clients

WTE Wassertechnik GmbH
Suez Environment
RWE Generation SE
Al Argan International Real Estate Company
JGC Corporation
Injazzat Real Estate Development Company K.S.C
Al-Dhow Engineering General Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L
National Bank of Kuwait
Suez International

Work highlights

Advising a Kuwaiti oil company on the structuring of its renewable energy project.
Advising a consortium of banks on the funding for a real estate development company in connection with the planning, development, completion, operation, maintenance, utilisation and investment of certain causeway sites.
Advised a consortium of companies with regard to the development, ownership, financing, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, operation, maintenance and transfer of the Az Zour North phases 2 and 3 IWPP and Al Khairan phase 1 IWPP projects.