Arbitration

Key Amendments to the Saudi Labor Law
Key Amendments to the Saudi Labor Law

On August 6, 2024, the Saudi Arabian government introduced amendments to the Labor Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/51) dated 23/8/1426 AH, as amended. These changes aim to improve working conditions, clarify employer obligations, and enhance worker rights. The revisions include amendments to thirty-eight articles,… Read more

Meysan Obtains Rare Annulment of Previous ICSID Judgment; only 5% of Annulment Applications Granted in the History of ICSID – Agility Will Refile Claims Against Iraq.
Meysan Obtains Rare Annulment of Previ...

In a major Victory for Agility, this Action is a Bellwether of Whether there is a True Rule of Law for Those Who Invest in Iraq Three years ago, an international arbitration tribunal constituted under the auspices of the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment… Read more

Meysan Secures $490 million Judgment in favor of Agility against Kurdistan
Meysan Secures $490 million Judgment i...

Meysan Secures $490 million Judgment in favor of Agility against Kurdistan Kuwait – January 31, 2024. In a landmark ruling, the Kuwaiti Court of Cassation rejected an appeal lodged by the Kurdistan Regional Government against a ruling of Kuwait’s Court of Appeal in favor of Alcazar… Read more

Economic Liberalization in Kuwait: Welcome, Foreign Investors
Economic Liberalization in Kuwait: Wel...

The business and economic landscape of Kuwait just changed. With the ratification of the first law of 2024: Law Regarding the Amendment of Article 24 of the Commercial Law and Article 31 of the Public Tenders Law (1/2024) (the “Foreign Company Amendments Law”) on 21 January… Read more

Meysan’s Cairo Office Secures Moustafa El Sirty’s Immediate Return to Squash After Overturning ITA’s Two-Year Suspension
Meysan’s Cairo Office Secures Mo...

The Cairo office of Meysan successfully represented professional squash player, Moustafa El Sirty, resulting in his return to the courts with immediate effect after the International Testing Agency (ITA) had sought to impose a two-year suspension. In January of 2023, the ITA informed El Sirty that… Read more

New premium residencies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
New premium residencies in the Kingdom...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced a series of groundbreaking premium residency options. Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Alkassabi, Chairman of the Premium Residency Center announced five distinctive categories—special talent, gifted, investor, entrepreneur, and real estate owner residencies. This strategic move, harmonizing with Vision 2030's objectives,… Read more

Meysan advises Ooredoo Kuwait in connection with the creation of MENA’s Largest Tower Company Valued at US$2.2 billion
Meysan advises Ooredoo Kuwait in conne...

Meysan is pleased to announce its pivotal role in advising Ooredoo Kuwait on a landmark transaction involving its towers in Kuwait for the creation of the largest independent tower company in the MENA region, boasting a combined value of 2.2 billion USD. Our team at Meysan… Read more