12 Aug 2026
What KDIPA licensing means for new market entrants
A practical look at how the foreign investment licensing regime affects structuring decisions for companies entering Kuwait.
Read moreMD Law & Project Consultancy Company SPC — Kuwait
Counsel built for how business is actually done.
Corporate, regulatory and dispute work for companies operating in and through Kuwait, backed by a drafting process that moves as fast as your deal does.
A Kuwait practice built around how clients actually work
About the firm
MD Associes advises companies, investors and public-sector counterparties across corporate, regulatory and dispute matters in Kuwait, combining local market knowledge with a drafting and review process that keeps pace with commercial timelines.
Every matter is led by a qualified lawyer and supported by structured intake, drafting and approval steps, so nothing reaches a client without having passed through the people accountable for it.
At a glance
- Entities
- MD Law · Project Consultancy Company SPC
- Jurisdiction
- State of Kuwait
- Engagement
- Corporate, regulatory & dispute matters
Practice areas
What we do
Eight areas of focus, each led by lawyers who work in it every day.
Corporate & Commercial
Formation, governance, commercial agreements and day-to-day counsel for companies operating in Kuwait.
Litigation & Arbitration
Representation before Kuwaiti courts and arbitral tribunals, from case strategy through enforcement.
Intellectual Property
Trademark, copyright and trade secret protection, licensing and enforcement across the region.
Contracts & Transactions
Drafting, negotiation and review of commercial agreements, joint ventures and transaction documents.
Regulatory & Compliance
Licensing, sector regulation and compliance programmes for regulated industries operating in Kuwait.
Foreign Investment & KDIPA
Structuring and licensing foreign-owned entities under the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority regime.
Project & Infrastructure Advisory
Advisory across procurement, financing and delivery for infrastructure and development projects.
Forensic & Due Diligence
Investigative and due diligence work supporting transactions, disputes and internal reviews.
Our approach
How we work
A drafting process built to be fast without cutting out the lawyer.
- 01
Tell us what you need
Submit a request through your client portal describing the matter — a new contract, a review, a question — in plain language.
- 02
AI-assisted drafting, reviewed by lawyers
A first draft is prepared using AI-assisted tools, then reviewed, revised and approved by the lawyers responsible for your matter.
- 03
Sign and track in your portal
Once approved, sign electronically and track status, versions and correspondence in one place.
Recent insights
Insights
Notes on regulation and practice from the MD Associes team.
03 Jul 2026
Arbitration clauses worth revisiting in 2026
Recent developments in regional arbitration practice, and what they suggest for how dispute resolution clauses should be drafted.
Read more19 May 2026
Contract review in the age of AI-assisted drafting
Why a faster first draft changes what lawyers should spend their review time on, not whether review still matters.
Read moreContact
Get in touch
For new matters, register for a client account. For everything else, reach us directly.
- Office
- Kuwait City, State of Kuwait
- Phone
- +965 XXXX XXXX
- info@mdassocies.com