Meysan, a prestigious law firm in the region, proudly announces its role as lead counsel to Boubyan Petrochemicals KSCP in the full acquisition of the English Education Providers Group (EPG) in Kuwait. This deal represents a significant milestone in Boubyan Petrochemicals’ strategic expansion and marks a key addition to its growing portfolio.
Established in 1975, EPG is a respected, family-owned Kuwaiti educational institution, dedicated to providing quality education to over 8,500 children across various educational stages.
The Meysan team was led by partners Michel G. Ghanem and Dr. Abdulwahab Sadeq with the support of counsel Neyla Rahal and associate Rosy Rizk.
Dr. Sadeq commented on the acquisition, saying, “We are delighted to have played a pivotal role in this transaction, aiming to enrich Boubyan Petrochemicals’ already impressive portfolio with the inclusion of EPG. We look forward to the successful conclusion of this acquisition, subject to obtaining regulatory approvals and meeting standard closing conditions.“
With a long and distinguished history, Meysan has become a trusted legal advisor across a vast array of industry sectors in Kuwait and the broader region. The firm’s recent activities include involvement in several significant M&A transactions in the international and bilingual educational sector within Kuwait.
Meysan’s expertise, commitment to excellence, and understanding of the regional market have once again proven instrumental in facilitating a complex and noteworthy transaction.
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