The GC Powerlist: Kuwait 2025 marks a significant milestone for Kuwait’s legal community. For the first time, The Legal 500 has released a standalone edition dedicated to the country, celebrating general counsel and in-house legal teams who are redefining the role of legal leadership. According to The Legal 500, the honorees exemplify the agility, foresight, and influence that modern legal professionals bring to shaping corporate strategy, driving innovation, and navigating complex regulatory environments.
Anwar Mahmoud Fayad, Executive Director of Legal Affairs & Compliance, received the recognition for the outstanding contribution of his team to enabling the company’s strategic objectives through robust governance, sound compliance, and pragmatic legal solutions.
Fayad, who has over 25 years of regional and international experience in investment banking, real estate, and corporate law, commented: “We are honored to be featured among Kuwait’s leading legal teams in The Legal 500’s GC Powerlist. This recognition reflects Kamco Invest’s deep-rooted commitment to integrity, governance, and innovation. Our legal function is not only a safeguard but also a strategic enabler, working closely with our business lines to ensure that growth is built on a strong regulatory and ethical foundation.”
Fayad added: “The evolving role of in-house counsel in Kuwait, as reflected in this milestone publication, demonstrates how legal leadership has become integral to business success. At Kamco Invest, we take pride in contributing to this transformation by aligning our legal and compliance efforts with the firm’s long-term vision and the region’s dynamic investment landscape.”
Under Fayad’s leadership, Kamco Invest’s Legal Affairs & Compliance team has played a pivotal role in major mergers and acquisitions, the structuring of complex investment vehicles, and large-scale real estate transactions across the UK, US, and Europe. The department has also overseen significant regional debt issuances for financial institutions, ensuring full compliance with evolving regulations and international standards.
This recognition by The Legal 500 reinforces Kamco Invest’s position as a trusted financial institution that upholds the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical governance, key pillars that continue to strengthen investor confidence and corporate resilience across the region.