KUWAIT: Mohammad Al-Muthafar is a Kuwaiti lawyer and Kuwait Times columnist who is passionate about fighting injustice all across the world. Kuwait Times spoke with him to learn more about his work in this field. Some excerpts:
Kuwait Times: What motivates you to do what you do?
Mohammad Al-Muthafar: I took an oath to myself that I will assist any victim who is in trouble anywhere in the world, and as soon as I receive a call from any person, whether Kuwaiti or not, I will be there for them, reassuring them, preserving their rights and seeking to end their problems.
KT: Tell us about some of the cases you've worked on.
Al-Muthafar: I received several calls from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Azerbaijan about problems faced by some Kuwaiti students. It was necessary for me to go immediately to provide help to these anxious students. I went to Mansoura University in Egypt to resolve a problem a Kuwaiti student had with a faculty member. As soon as I dealt with the matter, I went to Jordan to resolve a problem there. Then I went to Lebanon, followed by Azerbaijan.
KT: Did you manage to resolve the issues?
Al-Muthafar: In every country, I resolved the problems, whether amicably or within the framework of the law of that country. I contracted the largest law firms in those countries to cooperate in resolving cases and legal matters, as most countries do not allow foreign lawyers to plead cases except through cooperation with a local office.
KT: Tell us more about this policy.
Al-Muthafar: I previously opened several branches in other countries such as the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, and partnered with offices in other countries such as Iraq, Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Oman. These agreements aim at international strategic cooperation, by which we seek to boost the exchange of legal expertise between lawyers, in addition to facilitating litigation procedures, especially in cases related to cybercrimes, as they relate to an open space in which the parties are usually located in different countries, which makes it difficult for the right holder to sue the other party.
KT: What are your future plans?
Al-Muthafar: I have plans in the coming period to expand this cooperation as needed to include law firms in other nations, especially European countries and the US, for broader cooperation between my office and international offices with the aim of reaching global representation. This will contribute to the advancement of legal work to the highest professional level. I am still continuing this approach so that I can defend my clients anywhere in the world and protect them from any injustice they are exposed to.
KT: Any advice for our readers?
Al-Muthafar: The legal profession is a message and not just a profession. It transcends all borders and is not limited to a specific country. It is a global message to support righteous and oppressed people anywhere in the world.
NOTE: To get in touch, email Mohammad Al-Muthafar at info@almuthafargroup.com or @Mamuthafar1 on Snapchat and Instagram