Mohammad Meslet Abu Raqabah

Mohammad Meslet Abu Raqabah is the Founder and Chairman of MMA Law and one of Kuwait’s most seasoned legal and commercial strategists. His career began in the business world, where he served as the CEO of a publicly listed company on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, giving him a rare blend of practical, commercial, and legal insight that now spans more than two decades. His multidisciplinary experience covers banking and finance, oil and gas, construction, food industries, and information technology, enabling him to bring unmatched industry knowledge to the legal sector. Mohammad Abu Raqabah has acted as a trusted legal counsel to major entities and international investors seeking to enter or expand in Kuwait and the Middle East, advising on commercial, regulatory, and cross-border matters. His deep understanding of Kuwait’s legislative environment positioned him to participate in drafting and amending several impactful laws and regulations—many of which were recently approved by Parliament—particularly those shaping commercial policy and business activity in the country. Motivated by a vision to elevate the legal profession in Kuwait, he established MMA Law to provide world-class legal advisory services to national and international companies. His approach emphasizes preventive legal strategies, risk mitigation, and strong alignment between business needs and legal frameworks—allowing clients to move forward with clarity and confidence. Areas of Expertise Banking and Finance Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Laws Capital Markets Laws and Regulations Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Laws and Regulations Public Tenders Laws and Regulations Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Laws Digital Transformation Laws and Regulatory Frameworks Corporate Governance and Compliance Environmental Laws and Regulations Oil and Gas Sector Laws and Contracts Commercial and Companies Laws Strategic Legal Business Advisory Administrative and Commercial Litigation · MMA LAW