In a recent disciplinary shake-up, the Kuwait Bar Association announced a series of measures aimed at curbing unauthorised legal practice, including approving the filing of official complaints against expatriates who have been posting legal advice and consultations on social media without proper licensing. The move, widely reported by local media, including Arab Times, comes as part of the Bar’s efforts to protect the integrity of the legal profession and ensure full compliance with Kuwait’s Legal Profession Law.
The Board of Directors also removed 11 lawyers from the Association’s register after determining that they did not meet the statutory registration requirements and suspended three law firms found to be managed by individuals not authorised to practise law in Kuwait. The complaints against expatriates were filed specifically in response to videos and online content offering legal advice, an activity that the Bar says violates professional licensing rules and undermines public trust in legal services.
