Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group (YFLG)'s project development team regularly advises major clients from the real estate, education, health, and energy industries. The group offers significant experience across all aspects of project development, including PPPs, financing, cross-border regulations, and litigation due diligence. Ahmad Al Shorbagy heads the team and is highly sought after by clients for his extensive experience in overseeing local and regional projects, as well as for having a broad grasp of regulated sectors. Linda Almoud has a strong track record in renewable energy projects.

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Key clients

  • Mabanee KSCP
  • Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects
  • J3 for Management and Development of Lands and Real Estate W.L.L.
  • S3 Project for Management and Development of Lands and Real Estate W.L.L.
  • Beyout Al Mutlaa Real Estate Company WLL
  • Medical Solutions Company WLL
  • Adnan Al Saleh Trading Group
  • EduGlobe Corporation KSCC
  • Pure Health Company Limited
  • Real Estate House WLL

Work highlights

  • Advised J3 Project Company for Management and Development of Lands and Real Estate on project implementation, negotiated delay claims with PAHW securing an extension, managed delay issues with the EPC contractor, drafted and amended key project documents including the EPC Contract and financing agreements, and navigated the complex challenges arising from project delays, particularly those caused by COVID and public entities, while balancing the interests of multiple stakeholders.
  • Advised Consortium composed of Real Estate House, Beyout Investment Group Holding, Kuwait Building House on the legal review, drafting of essential contracts, formation of the project company, and provided strategic advice on the procedural and legal aspects for the PAHW project involving the design, build, finance, and operation of the M1 investment opportunity in Mutlaa.
  • Advised S3 Project Company for Management and Development of Lands and Real Estate on the PPP project in Sabah Al Ahmad City, providing comprehensive legal services on contract review and drafting, project company formation, stakeholder negotiations, advising on construction and approval issues, and managing complex contractual structures for the development and operation of a traditional souk and hotel.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Linda Almoud
Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group (YFLG)

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dr. Ahmad Alshorbagy

Other key lawyers

Linda Alhmoud