National Consumer Holding company (NCHC), a leading industrial investment company based out of Kuwait, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Cozmo Entertainment General Trading (Cozmo).
Meysan Partners, a leading corporate law firm in Kuwait, played a major role in helping NCHC sign binding documentation for the acquisition of 100 per cent of the share capital of Cozmo.
With a network of more than seven outlets, Cozmo is one of the largest operators of entertainment chains in Kuwait. The transaction remains subject to receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to close later this year.
Meysan’s team comprised Michel G. Ghanem, partner, besides Salwa Abdallah, senior associate, and Rosy Rizk, trainee associate.
With dedicated offices in Kuwait, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Lebanon, Meysan Partners provides clients across an extensive range of industry sectors with comprehensive legal advice and support for their business activities across the Middle East and beyond.
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