Experience

Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group مجموعة الياقوت والفوزان القانونية

• Kuwait
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Al-Hamad Legal Group

• Kuwait
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Counsel

  • Oct 2015 - Sep 2022

  A broad based practice relates primarily to international corporate and commercial transactions, with particular emphasis on foreign direct investment by advising multinational and Kuwaiti companies and family groups on issues related to Kuwaiti Companies law, Capital Markets Authority Law and commercial law; Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated definitive agreements including joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, funds and company formation, company restructuring, agency and distributorships, management agreements, real estate management, sales and services, and employment agreements. Participated in initial negotiations and settlement negotiations. Duties included extensive client contact, legal research and drafting legal documents and memoranda. As a full time seconded from Al-Hamad Legal Group, advised the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects on all of its projects across various sectors including power sector, construction and real estate, and education. Worked with all major international legal and financial advisors, investors, financial institutions, and government instrumentalities involved in PPP projects tendered in Kuwait. Work done covered all the different phases of PPP projects under Kuwaiti law starting from the Expression of Interests until the public offering of the Project Company shares to Kuwaiti citizens Show less



Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects

• Kuwait

• Legal Consultant

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2020

  As a full time seconded from Al-Hamad Legal Group, advised the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects on all of its projects across various sectors including power sector, construction and real estate, and education. Worked with all major international legal and financial advisors, investors, financial institutions, and government instrumentalities involved in PPP projects tendered in Kuwait. Work done covered all the different phases of PPP projects under Kuwaiti law starting from the Expression of Interests until the public offering of the Project Company shares to Kuwaiti citizens. Show less



(Sedar Law Firm)

• Amman-Jordan

• Associate and Partner

  • Mar 2010 - Mar 2019

  Advised a major Jordanian bank on matters related to financing, mortgages, personal and corporate guarantees, debt restructuring, corporate structures, incorporation formalities and insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings. Advised a global bank on foreign ownership restrictions, limitations, and exemptions in Jordan, governing and pertaining to the issuance of Global Depositary Receipts. Advised on the structuring and negotiation of a JV transaction in Dubai between a Jordanian client and a GCC entity and drafted the entire documentation including framework agreement and joint venture and shareholders’ agreement. Advised on the structuring of a private equity fund in Jordan; also drafted the relevant term sheet and liaised with officials of the Central Bank of Jordan. Show less



Integrated Environmental solution

• Environmental lawyer

  • Nov 2007 - Jun 2012

  Researched and drafted legal memoranda regarding local, regional and international environmental laws and establish environmental legal requirements. Stayed up to date on current environmental protection issues and the law associated with it. Proposed new legislation and other legal developments. Immense knowledge of corporate governance matters, contract administration, government compliance, international laws, and corporate operating ethics. Researched and drafted legal memoranda regarding local, regional and international environmental laws and establish environmental legal requirements. Stayed up to date on current environmental protection issues and the law associated with it. Proposed new legislation and other legal developments. Immense knowledge of corporate governance matters, contract administration, government compliance, international laws, and corporate operating ethics.



Elite Home Group (Regional Iraqi company, Jordan)

• Amman - Jordan

• Legal Advisor

  • Jun 2006 - Nov 2007

  Drafted a number of commercial contracts for a commercial property developer. Advised on the incorporation and related shareholder agreements for a number of start-up companies. Drafted construction contracts for a variety of clients. Advised on collateral warranties, performance bonds and parent company guarantees. Represented the company in connection with litigation and contested administrative matters proceedings; coordinated with outside counsel. Assisted all departments in review of legal matters, including personnel, employee relations, and customer relations, as requested to do. Carried out management responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies, objectives, and applicable government laws and regulations. Ensured proper agreements, payments and settlements of group companies. Was responsible for the review and maintenance of inter-company relationships and agreements. Show less



Housing Bank for Trading and Finance. (Jordan)

• Junior lawyer

  • Feb 2003 - Mar 2006

  Assisted senior lawyers in research of lawsuits and other cases brought against the bank. Assisted counsel in court cases the bank has brought against other companies. Filled court case paper work. Represented clients in litigation. Advised a US financial institution on the marketing and sale of funds and US fixed income products in Jordan. Advised a global bank on the Central Bank of Jordan’s regulatory requirements in relation to its merger with a US financial institution and its resulting effects on its office in Jordan. Advised on the structuring of an acquisition transaction involving a Jordanian group and a UAE entity, and assisted in drafting relevant preliminary documentation including term sheet and structuring memorandum. Show less