Capital Markets

Our lawyers regularly represent clients in some of the most sophisticated and innovative capital-raising transactions in the region. Not only are they able to navigate the complex regulatory regimes in the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, they have often shaped the legislation and regulations that were designed to enhance the growth of the region’s capital markets. We represent both issuers and investment banks with the full range of securities offerings, from IPOs, privatisation of state-owned industries and private placements of securities to debt and equity derivative securities, asset-backed offerings and investment grade financings. We also advise clients on regulatory compliance, and corporate governance issues, and the evolving government regulations affecting capital markets activities.

Meet our team

Adel Alasousi
Senior Associate
KUWAIT
Ameena Almutawa
Senior Associate
KUWAIT
Dr. Abdulwahab Sadeq
Partner
KUWAIT
Lama Abou Ali
Counsel
KUWAIT | UAE
Nour Berbari
Senior Associate
Nour Mashmoushi
Associate
LEBANON
Samar Jrade
Senior Associate
LEBANON
Sara Awaly
Associate
LEBANON
Tarek Yehya
Partner
KUWAIT

Our insights

CLIENT ALERT : Temporary Closure of UAE Stock Markets
CLIENT ALERT : Temporary Closure of UAE Stock Markets
March 3, 2026

In light of recent regional developments and heightened market volatility across the GCC, regulatory authorities have taken precautionary measures to safeguard market stability and investor confidence. These measures reflect a proactive approach aimed at managing systemic risk, preserving orderly trading conditions, and mitigating the impact of short-term uncertainty on capital… Read more ...

Client Alert: Kuwait CMA Introduces Reforms to the Collective Investment Schemes Framework Under Decision No. (18) of 2026
Client Alert: Kuwait CMA Introduces Reforms to the Collective Investment Schemes Framework Under Decision No. (18) of 2026
February 25, 2026

Overview In a significant step to strengthen and modernize Kuwait’s collective investment schemes framework, the Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (the “CMA”) has introduced a new wave of reforms under Decision No. (18) of 2026 (the “Decision”), issued on 12 February 2026. The Decision establishes a dedicated regulatory framework for multi-asset… Read more ...

Meysan advises on successful offering and listing of the shares of Action Energy Company (AEC) on Kuwait Stock Exchange
Meysan advises on successful offering and listing of the shares of Action Energy Company (AEC) on Kuwait Stock Exchange
December 18, 2025

Kuwait - Meysan Lawyers and Legal Consultants in Kuwait advised on the offering and listing of the shares of Action Energy Company on Kuwait Stock Exchange – Premier Market with the joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners, National Investments Company, EFG-Hermes UAE Limited and Arqaam Capital Limited. Action Energy Company,… Read more ...