Adel Alasousi
Senior AssociateKUWAIT
Our lawyers regularly represent clients in some of the most sophisticated and innovative capital-raising transactions in the region. Not only are they able to navigate the complex regulatory regimes in the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, they have often shaped the legislation and regulations that were designed to enhance the growth of the region’s capital markets. We represent both issuers and investment banks with the full range of securities offerings, from IPOs, privatisation of state-owned industries and private placements of securities to debt and equity derivative securities, asset-backed offerings and investment grade financings. We also advise clients on regulatory compliance, and corporate governance issues, and the evolving government regulations affecting capital markets activities.
Background Boursa Kuwait (“Boursa”) has announced the implementation of a comprehensive regulatory and legislative framework governing bonds and sukuk, following approval by the Kuwait Capital market Authority (“CMA”) under Resolution No. 38 of 2026 dated 1 April 2026 (“CMA Resolution”), in conjunction with amendments to Boursa rulebook introduced by Boursa… Read more ...
In light of recent regional developments and heightened market volatility across the GCC, regulatory authorities have taken precautionary measures to safeguard market stability and investor confidence. These measures reflect a proactive approach aimed at managing systemic risk, preserving orderly trading conditions, and mitigating the impact of short-term uncertainty on capital… Read more ...
Overview In a significant step to strengthen and modernize Kuwait’s collective investment schemes framework, the Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (the “CMA”) has introduced a new wave of reforms under Decision No. (18) of 2026 (the “Decision”), issued on 12 February 2026. The Decision establishes a dedicated regulatory framework for multi-asset… Read more ...