Kuwait Finance House (KFH) announced that the Group Legal Department has been recognized by Legal 500 GC Powerlist as one of the most influential institutions in legal management for 2025. This achievement reflects KFH`s commitment to the highest standards of legal professionalism and institutional excellence.

Group Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary, Fawaz Munawer Al-Enezi was selected in the GC Powerlist Kuwait 2025. He was awarded a certificate of excellence in performance for the year in recognition of his outstanding efforts and effective leadership of the Group Legal Department, as well as his remarkable contributions to strengthening the department’s legal framework.

Senior Manager International and Subs Legal Affairs at KFH, Yousef Al-Obaidan Alazemi, has also been selected on this list, representing International Legal Affairs. The list is one of the most reputable international references for identifying top professional talents in the legal field.

Commenting on this achievement, Fawaz Al-Enezi stated: “This recognition reflects the confidence of international institutions in the competence of KFH’s legal professionals and their ability to support the Group’s growth and keeping pace with the regulatory requirements across the various markets in which we operate.”

He mentioned that KFH’s inclusion in this distinguished list reaffirms its adherence to the highest standards of legal performance and professional compliance with regulatory guidelines, aligning with the Bank’s esteemed reputation for attracting top-tier legal talents and empowering them to achieve excellence.

Al-Enezi added: “I extend my sincere appreciation to KFH Group Board and Executive Management for their unwavering commitment to ensuring the Bank’s compliance with laws and regulations in all its transactions. I also commend their continuous support extended to the Legal, which served as a motivation to maintain this excellence and high standards in the legal profession, reinforcing KFH’s position as a leading global Islamic financial institution.”

He also thanked the legal team, stressing that KFH’s inclusion in the list is a testament to the team’s dedication and hard work. “This recognition also highlights their extensive experience and commitment to the highest quality standards in the legal field, added Al-Enezi. “I am confident that the legal department at KFH will continue to achieve further milestones and recognitions in the future.”

KFH’s inclusion among the top institutions in legal management is a testament of its accomplishments in addressing significant legal matters during the current year and its success of its vision of achieving leadership in Islamic banking.

It is worth noting that Legal 500 GC Powerlist is one of the most reputable and internationally recognized sources in the global legal industry. Its annual rankings are based on research and analysis of the capabilities of in-house lawyers and legal teams across global institutions across different sectors.