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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Over the past few weeks, Dubai has introduced a series of laws that, when viewed together, signal something much broader than routine regulatory updates. This is not incremental reform. It reflects a structural shift in how regulation is conceived and enforced. The issuance of Dubai Law No. (3) of 2026,… Read more
In times of regional uncertainty, businesses often reassess their operational and financial exposure. For boards of directors, however, the legal position remains clear: geopolitical developments do not alter the duties owed by directors under UAE and Kuwait law. Under UAE Federal Decree Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies… Read more
Overview The UAE has issued a new Civil Transactions Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025), which will enter into force on 1 June 2026 and replace the 1985 Civil Code. While the new law preserves the UAE’s civil law and Sharia-based foundations, it introduces clearer and more structured rules… Read more
Overview The UAE has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2025, introducing targeted amendments to the Commercial Companies Law that meaningfully enhance the corporate governance landscape. While the amendments do not alter the law’s fundamental architecture, they update more than fifteen (15) articles and introduce a new statutory provision aimed… Read more
The Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. 15 of 2020 on Consumer Protection have recently been enacted through Federal Cabinet Resolution No. 66 of 2023 in the United Arab Emirates. These regulations, which took effect on 14 October 2023, offer crucial insights into the Consumer Protection Law (Federal Law No.… Read more
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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