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In 2020, Kuwait issued a robust Bankruptcy Law (71/2020) which comprehensively revoked all provisions relating to the imprisonment of debtors. On 30 March 2025, about five years later, Kuwait reversed course and reinstated debtors’ prison as a means to enforce civil and commercial debts. The new amendments to the Civil… Read more
On 19 January 2025, a Decree Law was published in official gazette Kuwaiti AlYoum amending Article 441 of the Civil Law No 67/1980. Previously, article 441 provided that “1- In the event of denial, a claim for taxes and fees due to the state shall not be heard after the… Read more
This note provides an overview of the key points concerning the applicability and implementation of the recently issued Tax Decree Law No. 157 of 2024 (the law) on Multinational Entities (MNEs) Group Tax. The law aims to align Kuwait’s tax system with international standards under the OECD’s Pillar Two framework… Read more
Our skilled practitioners have earned a reputation for succeeding in the most complex and critical situations. We know that when crisis strikes, or the stakes couldn’t be higher, the complexities can sometimes feel daunting. But not with us on your side.
Our skilled practitioners have earned a reputation for succeeding in the most complex and critical situations. We know that when crisis strikes, or the stakes couldn’t be higher, the complexities can sometimes feel daunting. But not with us on your side.
Our skilled practitioners have earned a reputation for succeeding in the most complex and critical situations. We know that when crisis strikes, or the stakes couldn’t be higher, the complexities can sometimes feel daunting. But not with us on your side.
Our skilled practitioners have earned a reputation for succeeding in the most complex and critical situations. We know that when crisis strikes, or the stakes couldn’t be higher, the complexities can sometimes feel daunting. But not with us on your side.
In a landmark judgment issued last week, the DIFC Court of Appeal has upheld a USD 1.6 billion ICC arbitration award in favour of Meysan client Iraq Telecom Ltd, bringing to an end the largest set-aside application in the history of the DIFC Courts. The ruling confirms that the award…
KUWAIT CITY, June 15,2025 - Meysan Partners successfully advised the Joint Lead Managers as Kuwait counsel on Boubyan Bank's US$500 million senior unsecured Sukuk issuance under its US$3 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme. Transaction Overview: The transaction marks Boubyan bank’s return to the debt market after 3 years • 4.2…
Meysan acted as Kuwait counsel to Warba Bank K.S.C.P. (“Warba”), in its successful issuance of a US$250 million Perpetual Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk through its SPV, Warba Tier 1 Sukuk (3) Limited. This successful transaction marks the first US Dollar AT1 issuance from Kuwait in 2025, and the first…
