GLA & Company is proud to announce exceptional results in the recently released IFLR1000 2025 rankings, achieving a record 12 recognitions across the region, double last year’s achievements. This milestone year includes five firm recognitions and seven individual recognitions, reflecting the firm’s continued growth, regional expansion, and commitment to legal excellence in the financial and corporate sectors across the Middle East.

In this year’s results, GLA & Company made substantial progress in Kuwait, advancing from Notable Law Firm status to Tier 3 in both Project Development and Finance & Corporate, marking a significant elevation in its national standing. In Egypt, the firm was recognized as a Notable Law Firm in Banking and Corporate, demonstrating continued momentum in one of the region’s most dynamic legal markets. Additionally, in Saudi Arabia, GLA & Company was recognized as a Notable Law Firm in Corporate & M&A, reinforcing the firm’s capabilities in high-value corporate transactional work in the Kingdom.

The 2025 rankings also celebrated the accomplishments of seven distinguished lawyers from the firm. Alex Saleh, Managing Partner, has once again been recognized as a Market Leader in both the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, reaffirming his long-standing reputation as one of the most influential and respected legal experts in the region. Ashraf Hendi was named Rising Star Partner in Kuwait for Banking & Finance, while Dean Jaloudi was recognized as Rising Star Partner in Qatar for Corporate & M&A. Asad Ahmad was honored as a Rising Star Lawyer in Kuwait for both Corporate & M&A and Project Development, and Suzanne Hashem was recognized as a Rising Star Lawyer in Kuwait for Corporate & M&A.

These rankings were further supported by exceptional client feedback. Testimonials praised the firm’s ability to combine regional legal expertise with commercial practicality, deliver bilingual and responsive service, and secure results with efficiency and clarity.

One client highlighted, “GLA & Company combined strong knowledge of Kuwait Law with international finance standards, offering clear and practical advice that balanced legal risk with business needs. Their responsiveness, bilingual capability, and familiarity with Kuwait requirements and market practice made the process efficient and effective.” Another emphasized, “Overall, I believe GLA’s depth of legal expertise, tailored approach, technical legal excellence, client-centric service, and strong industry reputation make them an ideal partner for this type of legal engagement.” Additional feedback described the firm’s work as highly reliable and impactful, with notable recognition for leading practitioners including Alex Saleh, Mohammed Al Awadhi, and Nader Al-Awadhi for their expertise, commercial insight, strategic thinking, and strong advocacy skills.

Commenting on the firm’s achievements, Senior Partner, Nader Al Awadhi expressed his appreciation for the recognition and gratitude for the trust of clients across the region, stating: “We are honored to see our firm’s continuous growth acknowledged globally. These rankings reflect our dedication to excellence, regional expertise, and commitment to client success across every jurisdiction in which we operate. I am immensely proud of our team and grateful to our clients for their trust.”

The firm’s remarkable performance in the IFLR1000 2025 rankings reinforces GLA & Company’s position as a leading regional powerhouse in financial and corporate law, and underscores its commitment to setting benchmarks for legal innovation, technical depth, and client-centric service across the Middle East. As the firm continues to expand its presence and capabilities, it remains dedicated to delivering exceptional value and shaping the future of legal practice throughout the region.