Dr. Yaqoub AlSaneaAbout the firm
A litigation heritage, a modern corporate practice and a detailed understanding of Kuwait's legal and commercial environment.
Firm overview
Established in Kuwait in 1993, Dr. Yaqoub AlSanea & Partners is a full-service law firm advising businesses, financial institutions, investors, government entities, family groups and individuals across a broad range of legal matters.
Litigation has been at the heart of the firm since its establishment and remains one of its defining strengths. The firm has complemented this foundation by developing its corporate practice across corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, banking and finance, restructuring, projects and regulatory matters.
Our experience in contentious and transactional work gives us a wider perspective on the challenges our clients face. We seek to understand the commercial context, the interests involved and the longer-term implications of each decision.
Our history
The story of the firm began in Kuwait in 1993, with a law practice built on advocacy, diligence and a strong commitment to its clients.
From its earliest years, the firm developed its reputation through dispute resolution and litigation. As Kuwait's economy developed and clients' needs became more complex, the practice evolved into a multidisciplinary firm capable of supporting the full lifecycle of a legal matter.
Today, the firm brings together the experience of its past and the ambitions of its future. Its longstanding litigation heritage continues to inform a wider, forward-looking practice.
Leadership
The practice of law is a responsibility that requires sound judgement, careful preparation and deep respect for the interests entrusted to us.
Dr. Yaqoub AlSaneaFounder & ChairmanWe combine deep knowledge of Kuwait's legal and regulatory landscape with commercial awareness, responsiveness and an international standard of service.
Yousef AlSaneaCEO & Managing Partner