Bader El-Jeaan
Managing PartnerKUWAIT | UAE
Law Firm of the Year 2024</br/>Competition & Antitrust
Over the years, Meysan has become increasingly recognised as a destination practice for navigating the complex landscapes of Competition and Antitrust, as we work in close collaboration with the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and the various ministries that shape the region’s regulatory frameworks.
Our in-depth understanding of the legal frameworks, coupled with our resolve to uphold the principles of free and fair trade, has made us a trusted partner for businesses seeking guidance, representation and strategic counsel.
On 22 April 2026, the Egyptian Parliament approved the new Competition Bill (the “Bill”), which will repeal and replace Law No. 3 of 2005 on the Protection of Competition and Prohibition of Monopolistic Practices (the “Competition Act” or the “Act”). The Bill is currently pending presidential approval, and will enter… Read more ...
1 - Executive Summary & Core Conclusion The attached commentary critiques Kuwait’s Ministerial Resolution No. (351) of 2025. While nominally drafted to "regulate" the commercialization of energy drinks, the resolution effectively functions as a de facto prohibition by severely restricting viable distribution channels. From an administrative law perspective, the decree… Read more ...
The Kuwait Constitutional Court issued another significant ruling on 25 June 2025 (the "June Ruling") which was published in the Official Gazette on 20 July 2025, declaring that Article 34(5) of the Competition Protection Agency Law No. 72 of 2020 (the “CPA Law”) is unconstitutional. This ruling highlights ongoing constitutional… Read more ...