On 31 March 2025, Decision No. (3) of 2025 issued on 20 January 2025 by the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) Cabinet of Ministers (the “Decision”) came into effect. The Decision supplements Federal Decree-Law No. (36) of 2023 on the regulation of competition (the “Competition Law”) and… Read more
Meysan, a prestigious law firm in the region, proudly announces its role as lead counsel to Boubyan Petrochemicals KSCP in the full acquisition of the English Education Providers Group (EPG) in Kuwait. This deal represents a significant milestone in Boubyan Petrochemicals’ strategic expansion and marks a… Read more
Meysan is delighted to announce its role as legal counsel in the successful completion of Arabi Holding Group Company K.S.C. (“Arabi”) capital increase of KWD 36,322,070.820 through a rights issue. The offering of 172,962,242 ordinary shares at an offer price of 210 Kuwaiti Fils per share… Read more
On 29 August 2024, the DIFC Court handed down its decision rejecting an application by the award debtor to set aside a USD 1.6 billion ICC award. The application raised novel issues regarding the existence and scope of the act of state doctrine in DIFC law… Read more
We are delighted to announce Meysan’s role as Kuwait law counsel to Warba Bank K.S.C.P., as obligor, in updating the $2 billion Trust Certificate Programme of Warba Sukuk Limited to incorporate a Sustainable Sukuk Issuance Framework and its first issuance of Sustainable Trust Certificates of $500 million (5.351%). This groundbreaking… Read more
Kuwait June 11, 2024 - Meysan advised Beyout Investment Group Holding (“BIG”), a family business group managing integrated services portfolios, on the successful offering of 90,000,000 ordinary shares, representing 30% of BIG issued share capital and its listing on the Premier Market of the Kuwait Stock… Read more
After much anticipation, Egypt’s Prime Minister issued Decree No. 1120 of 2024 (Decree) revealing the long-awaited amendments to the Competition Act’ executive regulations (Regulations). By way of background, in December 2022, the Egyptian Competition Act underwent a major overhaul with the introduction of a pre-merger control… Read more