Kuwait

Counsel that earns your trust.

DAQ Legal Group is a Kuwait-based law firm built on the cooperation of experienced local and international legal professionals — supporting clients through commercial, corporate, civil and cross-border matters with discretion and rigour.

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About the firm

A modern Kuwaiti law firm, built around its clients.

Established in Kuwait through the cooperation of experienced local and international legal professionals, DAQ Legal Group brings together lawyers and consultants specialised across the principal branches of law — supported by an integrated administrative team.

The firm is headquartered in the White Coast Building, Bneid Al Qar, on Kuwait's Arabian Gulf Street, and provides legal services at both local and international levels. We act for major local and international companies and for governmental entities, drawing on consultants from Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon and other jurisdictions to translate between legal systems and business cultures.

Our work is delivered through modern legal methodologies and up-to-date technology — for accuracy, efficiency and clear communication with the people we serve.

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Discretion

A culture of confidentiality and restraint — appropriate to the matters our clients trust us with.

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Rigour

Structured legal analysis backed by thorough understanding of the Kuwaiti legal system.

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Reach

Local depth combined with consultants from across the GCC and the wider region.

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Practice areas

Comprehensive counsel across the legal landscape.

The firm has established a strong presence across the principal areas of Kuwaiti and regional law. From day-to-day commercial advice to complex cross-border disputes, our practice areas are organised to deliver senior attention on every matter.

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Corporate & Commercial

Company formation, articles of association, investment portfolios and fund agreements, public and private tenders, mergers, acquisitions and structuring.

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Litigation

Representation before all levels of the Kuwaiti courts — civil, commercial, cooperative, labour and personal status — with full case management.

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Arbitration & Mediation

Accredited arbitrators at DIAC and the Kuwait Commercial Arbitration Centre. Alternative dispute resolution to avoid the cost and delay of court.

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Banking & Finance

Financing consultations, monitoring of payment processes, credit and guarantee agreements, and legal procedures for debt recovery.

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Labour & Employment

Employment contracts, termination, insurance, disciplinary measures, overtime, and representation before the Public Authority for Manpower.

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Intellectual Property

Trademark law and registration, protection against infringement, copyright, and technological patents — local and international.

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Real Estate & Lease

Real estate planning, lease law, and disputes — including telecommunications broadcasting-site leases and related litigation.

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Technology & IT Law

Licensing, digital signatures, e-commerce, cybersecurity, internet liability, SaaS contracts, and advisory for electronic platforms.

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Insurance & Maritime

Insurance-related matters including transport, shipping and traffic liability; drafting and analysis of maritime contracts.

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Bankruptcy & Restructuring

Responding to liquidators, receivers and creditors; judicial administration, receivership and liquidation procedures.

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Personal Status & Family

Personal status matters and family advisory, with Sharia-aware structuring for clients across the region.

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Debt Collection & Enforcement

Dedicated enforcement department covering structured debt recovery, judicial follow-up, and coordination with inspection authorities.

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Our approach

"We work to understand
your objectives before
we work the law."

The firm's professional philosophy is built on a clear understanding of each client's objectives and operational needs. The diversity of our team — Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon and beyond — allows us to read different legal systems and business cultures, and to deliver legal services tailored to the matter at hand.

Ahmed Saleh
Founding Partner — Managing Director
Mandate
Legal supervision
Mandate
Strategic planning
Mandate
Negotiations
Mandate
PPP & tenders
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Our people

The team behind every matter.

DAQ Legal Group is built around its people. Specialists in different branches of law, working from one office, sharing the same standards.

Founding Partner — Managing Director

Mr. Ahmed Saleh

Leads the advisory team across the firm's branches of law. Responsibilities include legal supervision, strategic planning, and participation in negotiations on litigation and corporate matters, with deep involvement in public–private partnership initiatives.

Accreditation DIAC & Kuwait Commercial Arbitration Centre
Education PhD Researcher, Int'l Law — Cairo University · LL.M, 1999 · LL.B, Tanta University, 1996
Experience 26+ years across commercial, labour and contractual matters
Founding Partner

Ms. Dana Al-Qattan

Founding partner with extensive professional experience across several branches of law in the State of Kuwait. Practice focuses on litigation, supported by strong civil, commercial and personal status experience. Known for a structured legal approach and a thorough understanding of the Kuwaiti legal system.

Registration Kuwait Lawyers Association — since July 2018
Education Bachelor of Law — Kuwait University, 2018
Focus Litigation, regulatory matters, complex compliance

International & English Department

Mr. Ahmad Al-Husainan
Lawyer

LL.B, University of Sussex. Registered with the Kuwait Lawyers Association. Represents the firm's clients in personal status, civil and commercial disputes — including telecommunications broadcasting-site matters.

Mr. Rony Rizk
Legal Consultant

Extensive experience as a legal consultant across the region. Focus on commercial and business matters, contract negotiation, telecommunications-sector documentation and project management within legal timelines.

Ms. Israa Al-Attar
International Legal Consultant

Specialises in commercial law, Sharia law and contract drafting. Master's in Private Law (in progress), with academic research focused on smart contracts and blockchain. Certifications from Harvard, Yale, Leiden, London and Buffalo.

Enforcement & Claims

Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim
Enforcement

LL.B, Zagazig University. Former general representative and enforcement officer with the legal collection teams of Kuwait Finance House and the International Bank. Specialist in debt collection planning and court case follow-up.

Ms. Hala Fahad
Enforcement Administration

Administrative follow-up for court procedures and enforcement matters. Reviews governmental authorities and ensures the completion of all required procedures before such entities.

Eng. Wafik El-Mougi
Technical Consultant & Claims Expert

B.Sc Mechanical Power Engineering, Alexandria University. PMP-certified. Memberships with ASHRAE (USA), CIBSE (UK) and CASA (UK). Qualified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015.

Mr. Akram Youssef
Financial Consultant & Claims Expert

B.Com, Ain Shams University (1998). Registered member of the Commercial Syndicate. Extensive experience in financial claims for corporate and construction projects, including review of payment certificates.

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Insights

Notes from our practice.

Commentary, briefings and analysis from DAQ Legal Group on developments in Kuwaiti and regional law.

Commercial

Public–private partnerships in Kuwait: a practical framework for compliance.

A working note on legal studies and compliance requirements for companies and project-issuing entities under Kuwaiti and GCC law.

Ahmed Saleh Briefing
Technology

Smart contracts & blockchain — drafting within a defined regulatory framework.

Where Kuwait's contractual protection clauses meet emerging LegalTech systems.

Israa Al-Attar Research
Arbitration

Choosing between DIAC and the KCAC for cross-border disputes.

Considerations for clients deciding on a forum for commercial arbitration.

Ahmed Saleh Note
Employment

Termination of service in Kuwait — what employers should document.

Disciplinary measures, overtime and representation before the Public Authority for Manpower.

DAQ Employment Team Guide
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      Office — Kuwait
      White Coast Building, 9th Floor
      Office 901, Block 1
      Zaid Kazemi Street, Bneid Al Qar
      State of Kuwait
      Telephone +965 2228 5210 Email info@daqlaw.com Web www.daqlaw.com Instagram @daqlegalgroup
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