Taher Group Law Firm

Firm Overview

Founded in 1969 in Kuwait by Dr. Jamal Eddin Ateyyah, a distinguished legal scholar holding a PhD in International Law from Sorbonne University in Paris, Taher Group Law Firm (TAG) has evolved into one of Kuwait’s most established and respected full service law firms. For more than five decades, the firm has played a significant role in Kuwait’s legal and commercial landscape, advising on complex corporate, regulatory, transactional, and dispute resolution matters.

The firm’s capabilities were further strengthened through the involvement of prominent legal practitioners, including Mr. Abdulaziz Taher Alkhateeb, Founder and Senior Partner and one of the early members of the Kuwait Bar Association, alongside Mr. Khaled Taher Alkhateeb, Mr. Jamal Taher Alkhateeb, and Dr. Fawaz Khaled Alkhateeb. Their collective leadership has shaped the firm’s reputation for delivering sophisticated legal counsel grounded in extensive knowledge of Kuwaiti law and strong commercial understanding.

Today, Taher Group Law Firm advises on a broad spectrum of matters, including corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, investments, banking and finance, capital markets, Islamic finance, franchising, oil and gas, engineering and construction, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, and complex litigation and arbitration. The firm is particularly recognized for handling high value and strategically sensitive matters requiring regulatory insight, litigation expertise, and sophisticated commercial structuring.

TAG represents multinational corporations, leading regional businesses, government related entities, financial institutions, family enterprises, and high net worth individuals across the GCC. Its approach combines legal precision with practical commercial strategy, enabling clients to navigate regulatory complexity and pursue their business objectives with confidence.

In 2015, the firm expanded its regional presence through the establishment of its Cairo office, strengthening its ability to support cross-border transactions, regional investments, and multi-jurisdictional disputes throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Its International Department integrates Kuwaiti legal expertise with international legal practices, providing coordinated advice on complex transactions, foreign investments, and arbitration proceedings.

Taher Group Law Firm’s longstanding commitment to legal excellence continues to receive prestigious international recognition. In 2026, the firm was named Middle East Law Firm of the Year Kuwait at the Middle East Legal Awards organized by ALM Law.com. The firm also received three distinctions at the Legal Era Middle East Law Awards 2026, including Law Firm of the Year Kuwait, Regulatory and Investigations Law Firm of the Year, and Lawyer of the Year Real Estate, awarded to Dr. Fawaz Khaled Alkhateeb.

The firm maintains its position in leading international legal directories, including Chambers Global 2026, The Legal 500 EMEA 2026, and IFLR1000 2026, reflecting its established expertise in dispute resolution, corporate and commercial law, and financial matters. Individual recognition further reinforces this standing, with Mr. Khaled Taher Alkhateeb recognised as a Leading Partner by The Legal 500 and Dr. Fawaz Khaled Alkhateeb recognised by Chambers and Partners and IFLR1000. Additionally, Mr. Abdulaziz Taher Alkhateeb and Dr. Fawaz Khaled Alkhateeb were named among the Super 50 MENA Lawyers 2026 by Asian Legal Business (ALB), part of Thomson Reuters.

Beyond its legal practice, TAG contributes to legal scholarship and professional dialogue through leading international publications and platforms, including Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, IFLR1000, Thomson Reuters, and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). Supporting this commitment is one of Kuwait’s most extensive private legal libraries, comprising more than 5,000 printed volumes and over 30,000 electronic legal resources, including rare legal texts dating back to the early twentieth century.

TAG’s international reach is further strengthened through its exclusive membership in TAGLaw®, part of TAG Alliances®, a globally recognised network of independent professional firms. Through this alliance, the firm maintains close relationships with legal practitioners across more than 90 jurisdictions, facilitating international collaboration and coordinated legal support for clients operating across borders.

The firm maintains internationally recognised quality management standards and holds ISO 9001 certification from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA). Its commitment to institutional excellence and professional development has also earned continued recognition from Great Place to Work®, including recognition among Kuwait’s Best Workplaces™ in 2026 and Best Workplaces for Women™ Middle East 2026, reflecting its investment in an inclusive and high performing workplace culture.

With more than five decades of continuous practice, Taher Group Law Firm continues to build upon its distinguished legal heritage while embracing the evolving demands of the regional and international legal landscape. Guided by its longstanding commitment to “Serving Justice Since 1969,” the firm remains dedicated to delivering legal services of the highest calibre, combining deep legal expertise, industry insight, and international connectivity to support clients navigating increasingly complex legal and commercial environments.