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Abdullah Al Khurafi
Miras Legal · Kuwait
Miras Legal
Corporate · Kuwait
Miras Legal is a law firm based in Kuwait, recognised for delivering exceptional services with a comprehensive understanding of local and international legal frameworks. The firm has been recognised by such directories as The Legal 500, where it is lauded for its responsive service and technical expertise; meanwhile, clients describe its lawyers as “thorough, technically accurate and commercially savvy”. Core specialisms include:
Corporate/Commercial: The team advises both listed and non-listed entities on all aspects of company formation, corporate governance, shareholder rights, joint ventures and constitutional reviews.
M&A: Abdullah Al Khurafi excels in transactional law, having led Kuwait’s first acquisition under the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Law No 7 of 2010, representing AREF Investment Group in a transaction worth $238 million, as well as many other high-value transactions.
Cross-Border Transactions / Legal Matters: Mr Al Kharafi has advised on multinational joint ventures, project finance and multi-jurisdictional settlements, demonstrating his ability to manage intricate legal matters across diverse markets, including the US, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sri Lanka, the UK, the Netherlands and many other jurisdictions.
Islamic Finance: The firm is also adept at structuring Sharia-compliant transactions – executing financial instruments, such as Murabahah, Mudharabah and Depreciating Musharakah.
Abdullah Al Kharafi
With nearly two decades’ experience, Mr Al Kharafi – Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Miras Legal since 2016 – is known for his strategic acumen, regulatory insight and ability to manage high-stakes transactions. Although a respected figure in the legal community in a general, he is known for his unique approach to solving legal matters related to shareholders, board of directors and corporate legal restructuring – as he guides companies through legal restructuring processes, particularly during financial crises, providing innovative solutions to navigate challenging economic environments.
He is frequently consulted by multinational law firms, including King & Spalding LLP and White & Case, for transactions requiring nuanced interpretation of Kuwaiti law. His multilingual capabilities (Arabic and English) and cultural fluency enable him to navigate cross-border challenges with confidence.
His portfolio includes advising the Kuwait Investment Authority on the $815 million establishment of the Kuwait Health Assurance Company (KHAC), overseeing a complex $885 million restructuring for a publicly listed company, as well as structuring a debt-to-equity settlement via a joint venture agreement for a Kuwaiti company. Beyond legal practice, Mr Al Kharafi has a demonstrated commitment to social impact, providing pro bono legal counsel to charitable organisations and supporting young entrepreneurs with legal mentorship – while also helping develop legal internship and training programmes in partnership with Kuwait University and the Capital Markets Authority.
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