GLA & Company is proud to announce its results in the 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners, reaffirming the firm’s position as a leading regional force across Corporate, Finance and Banking practices. The firm’s Kuwait Corporate & Finance practice has been ranked Band 3, underscoring its role on complex, high-value and cross-border mandates. Managing Partner Alex Saleh has been individually ranked in Corporate & Finance in Kuwait, reflecting his continued leadership in headline transactions and strategic advisory matters across the market. In Egypt, Partner Ashraf Hendi has been recognised as an Up & Coming Lawyer in Banking & Finance, marking the firm’s accelerating momentum and strengthened presence in one of the region’s most dynamic jurisdictions.

Beyond its published rankings, GLA & Company achieved extensive recognition across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas during the Chambers 2026 research cycle, reflecting the depth of its bench and the strength of its multi-office platform. The firm’s lawyers and practices were acknowledged across Corporate & Finance, Dispute Resolution, Projects & Energy, Competition and Corporate & Commercial practices in Kuwait, KSA, Qatar and Egypt — demonstrating both the breadth of its capabilities and the consistency of its performance across the Middle East. This wide-ranging recognition highlights GLA’s sustained investment in talent, sector focus and cross-border integration, and further cements its reputation as a firm operating at the forefront of the regional legal market.

The firm’s 2026 Chambers results are as follows:

Official Rankings

• Alex Saleh – Corporate & Finance – Kuwait
• Kuwait – Corporate & Finance – Band 3
• Ashraf Hendi – Banking & Finance – Egypt – Up & Coming Lawyer

Recognitions Reflected in the Chambers 2026 Research Process

• Alex Saleh – Dispute Resolution – Kuwait
• Alex Saleh – Projects & Energy – Kuwait
• Nader Al Awadhi – Dispute Resolution – Kuwait
• Nader Al Awadhi – Corporate & Finance – Kuwait
• Asad Ahmad – Corporate & Finance – Kuwait
• Asad Ahmad – Competition/Antitrust – KSA
• Mohamed Al Awadhi – Dispute Resolution – Kuwait
• Dean Jaloudi – Corporate & Commercial – Qatar
• Qatar Practice – Corporate & Commercial
• Egypt Practice – Banking & Finance
• Kuwait Practice – Dispute Resolution
• Kuwait Practice – Projects & Energy

Managing Partner, Alex Saleh stated “Our Chambers 2026 results reflect more than individual and practice achievements — they demonstrate the strength of our regional platform and the trust our clients place in us on their most strategic matters. We are particularly proud of the breadth of recognition across multiple jurisdictions this year, which underscores our continued growth and market leadership across the Middle East.”

Mr. Nader Al Awadhi, Senior Partner, also added “The recognition of our Dispute Resolution practice and team members this year highlights the depth and sophistication of our contentious offering. We continue to act on complex, high-stakes disputes across sectors, and this acknowledgment reflects both our strategic approach and the collaborative strength of our wider firm platform.”