Patrick is a Senior Associate at Meysan’s Beirut office, with over 20 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution. Additionally, he serves as General Counsel on a secondment basis to National Real Estate Co., one of the largest listed real estate companies in Kuwait, with significant investments in the MENA.
Patrick provides comprehensive legal counsel and expert guidance across a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border transactions. Patrick has a proven track record in advising both multinational corporations and local enterprises on high-profile acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and complex franchising and distribution agreements. He also has significant expertise in data privacy and real estate matters. With a deep understanding of both international and GCC legal landscapes, Patrick is skilled at delivering strategic solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of clients operating in diverse regulatory environments.
Patrick has been recognized by The Legal 500 for his expertise, earning the titles of Rising Star Lawyer in 2020, 2022, and 2023, and Next Generation Lawyer in 2018.
Prior to joining Meysan in 2021, Patrick held senior associate positions at renowned top-tier regional law firms. During this time, he gained significant experience in managing high-value transactions and complex legal matters across Lebanon and the MENA region. Notably, he also served as the seconded legal advisor to a prominent GCC bank in Lebanon, where he provided strategic legal counsel on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and complex financial transactions.
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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization announced yesterday that the Government’s Emiratization drive now includes private companies with 20 to 49 employees. This expansion applies to companies across 14 economic sectors, including, inter alia, real estate, education, construction, and healthcare. Previously, only companies with 50 or more employees were… Read more
The Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai announced yesterday a new end-of-service benefits system for employees in the private sector and free zones. This voluntary initiative will include the establishment of savings and investment funds from the private sector, overseen by the Securities and Commodities Authority in partnership with the… Read more
As part of the series of new Ministerial Decisions under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses, the UAE Ministry of Finance introduced, on 28 July 2023, the following three new Cabinet Decisions: 1- Cabinet Decision No. 74 of 2023 outlining the Executive Regulation… Read more
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization announced yesterday that the Government’s Emiratization drive now includes private companies with 20 to 49 employees. This expansion applies to companies across 14 economic sectors, including, inter alia, real estate, education, construction, and healthcare. Previously, only companies with 50 or more employees were… Read more
The UAE authorities have announced an extension to the deadline for employees to enroll in the national Unemployment Insurance Scheme. Previously, the deadline was set for the end of June, with fines to be imposed starting from July 1. According to a circular from the Ministry of Human Resources and… Read more
The UAE Ministry of Finance consistently introduces a series of new Ministerial Decisions under Federal Decree-Law No. (47) of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. These decisions have a collective objective of bolstering the regulatory framework governing corporate and business taxation in the UAE. By offering clearer guidelines… Read more