Meysan is pleased to have advised and assisted Alamar Foods on its acquisition of 100% of ALSHAGHAF ALARABIA LLC, the operator of the FIVE GUYS®️ franchise in Saudi Arabia.

This acquisition represents a significant milestone in Alamar Foods’ growth strategy and strengthens and further diversifies its brand portfolio, while establishing and confirming its market leadership within Saudi Arabia.

Meysan’s team advising on this matter was led by Muhammad Nassef Ali (Partner), Omar Adel (Counsel), and Neyla Rahal (Counsel) and supported by Youssef Abdelkader (Associate), Ibrahim Al Rifai (Associate), and Fadila Omar (Associate).

Meysan advises Alamar Foods on the acquisition of FIVE GUYS franchise in Saudi Arabia
Meysan advises Alamar Foods on the acquisition of FIVE GUYS franchise in Saudi Arabia

Meysan is pleased to have advised and assisted Alamar Foods on its acquisition of 100% of ALSHAGHAF ALARABIA LLC, the operator of the FIVE GUYS®️ franchise in Saudi Arabia. This acquisition represents a significant milestone in Alamar Foods’ growth strategy and strengthens and further diversifies its brand portfolio, while establishing… Read more

Meysan Advises Aayan Leasing & Investment Company on KD 35.7 Million Strategic Acquisition of Dar Al-Shifa Hospital
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Kuwait Launches Comprehensive Regulatory Framework Introducing the Bonds and Sukuk as Tradable Instruments
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