Competition & Regulatory

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.

Meet our team

Bader El-Jeaan
Managing Partner
KUWAIT | UAE
Abdul Aziz Al-Yaqout
Partner
KUWAIT | UAE
Tarek Badawy
Partner
EGYPT | UAE
Dr. Abdulwahab Sadeq
Partner
KUWAIT
Adel Alasousi
Senior Associate
KUWAIT
Ali Boshehri
Senior Associate
KUWAIT
Ismail Lamie
Senior Associate
EGYPT
John Reynolds
Partner
UNITED KINGDOM

Our insights

The Constitutional Court’s Second Strike: Economic Concentration Provisions Under Imminent Threat
The Constitutional Court’s Second Strike: Economic Concentration Provisions Under Imminent Threat
July 21, 2025

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 ...

Dr. Abdulwahab Sadeq, Partner and Head of the Competition Practice, was a featured speaker at the inaugural GCR MENA Conference in Dubai
Dr. Abdulwahab Sadeq, Partner and Head of the Competition Practice, was a featured speaker at the inaugural GCR MENA Conference in Dubai
May 15, 2025

As part of Meysan’s continued commitment to contributing to the legal discourse in the region, Dr. Abdulwahab Sadeq, Partner and Head of the Competition Practice, was a featured speaker at the inaugural GCR MENA Conference in Dubai. The event brought together prominent legal practitioners, regulators, and economists to explore emerging… Read more ...

Final COMESA Competition Commission investigation into CAF broadcasting agreement wraps up, with Meysan team securing closure
Final COMESA Competition Commission investigation into CAF broadcasting agreement wraps up, with Meysan team securing closure
May 15, 2025

Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF)'s $400 Million+ broadcast investigation into its agreement with beIN Sports concludes; leading #African and #Middle #Eastern law firms played key roles behind the scenes. Meysan's Partner Tarek Badawy, Senior Associates Salma Abdelaziz and Ismail Lamie, and Associate Aya El Far advised CAF; beIN was represented… Read more ...