Al Markaz Law Firm's projects team continues to advise on the development of residential and commercial zones in Kuwait, including assisting with large PPP projects. Led by Ayman Nada, the group is equally strong in handling financing matters in the space. Associates Nazih Hameed and Mohamed Bishr Alboukai are prominent names in the practice.

At Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group (YFLG), the practice has a strong track record in handling domestic and cross-border PPP and project development mandates, with a key focus on the energy, education, real estate, healthcare and social infrastructure sectors. Practice head Ahmad Al Shorbagy has an excellent reputation for assisting government entities and investors with bid preparation, EPC contracts and project financing matters. Associate Linda Almoud is ‘very responsive and knowledgeable’.

The ‘knowledgeable and professional' team at ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners is 'extremely proficient in PPP', and is sought after for handling infrastructure matters and sizeable development projects. The client base includes the Kuwait government, banks, contractors and state-owned energy companies. Practice co-heads Ibrahim Sattout and Akusa Batwala 'are innovative in their approach to finding solutions to complex problems' and continue to advise on some of Kuwait’s largest PPP projects concerning ports, transportation, utilities, power plants and industrial zones.