Mrs. Atyab Alshatti
Of Counsel – International Clients & Commercial Advisory
Taher Group Law Firm

Mrs. Atyab Alshatti serves as Of Counsel at Taher Group Law Firm, bringing over a decade of post-qualified experience in providing specialized legal advice to international clients, expatriates, and local entities in Kuwait. Her expertise focuses on addressing the diverse legal requirements of these groups, safeguarding their interests both locally and internationally, and offering comprehensive legal guidance across all areas affecting expatriates and foreign investors in Kuwait.

Current Role and Responsibilities:

·        Provide tailored legal advice to international and local clients.

·        Manage legal matters related to investment, employment, and commercial law in Kuwait.

·        Draft, review, and negotiate investment contracts, franchising agreements, and commercial agreements for foreign companies and investors.

·        Support corporate compliance with labor laws and related legislation, providing practical insights to mitigate legal risks.

 

Professional Experience and Institutional Impact:

·        Extensive experience in legal consultancy, contract drafting, and management of international legal affairs.

·        Played a key role in developing the international clients’ department, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.

·        Delivered strategic legal solutions for foreign companies, including investment facilitation, regulatory guidance, and labor law compliance.

 

Client Value Proposition:

·        Translating legal expertise into strategic, actionable advice for clients in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments

·        Ensuring regulatory compliance while optimizing operational efficiency and mitigating legal exposure

·        Aligning legal support with commercial objectives to enable informed, risk-aware decision-making

 

Educational and Professional Qualifications:

·        Bachelor of Law – Kuwait University

·        Board Member – Kuwait Society for Human Rights

·        Member – Kuwait Lawyer Bar Association, Kuwaiti Writers Association, and Kuwaiti Journalists Association

 

Languages:

Arabic: Native

English: Fluent

French: Working knowledge

 

Events, Training, and Symposia:

·        Participated in specialized training programs, workshops, and conferences covering human rights, women’s rights, labor law, digital security, civil society, peacebuilding, and gender-based violence.

·        Participated in the Dutch Visitor Program for enhanced human rights knowledge.

·        Attended the IVLP International Visitor Leadership Program (U.S. Department of State) to strengthen international expertise.

 

Professional Approach:

·        Converts legal knowledge into direct strategic value for clients through actionable advice, compliance support, and risk management.

·        Helps clients make informed, strategic decisions in complex, multinational commercial environments.