Altogether, better.

Bringing together leading legal talent in the Middle East and the United Kingdom, Meysan is an ambitious, focused international law firm, designed with one thing in mind: to deliver the best outcomes in deals and disputes.

Achieving great
things, together.

Launched in 2015, we provide legal services that are focused on delivering the biggest deals and navigating the toughest disputes. This focus is backed up by a range of strong practices, designed to help individuals and enterprises navigate risks and take advantage of every opportunity.

Our advice is delivered by a team of highly-experienced lawyers who advise corporates, investors, funds, state-owned entities and high-net-worth individuals across a range of sectors; all looking to achieve positive results with a trusted partner.

A reputation for succeeding in complex, high-stakes work.

In our world, experience really does count for everything. Clients know that they can go to any firm and find a good lawyer. But in-depth field experience is harder to track down. A genuine understanding of markets from decades of experience positions us to provide unique insights. We go beyond just highlighting risk and extend to discovering real potential and opportunities others fail to identify.

Our insights

Client Alert Regulation Update on Decree-Law No. 4 of 2025 on Limitation Periods for Tax Obligations
Client Alert Regulation Update on Decree-Law No. 4 of 2025 on Limitation Periods for Tax Obligations

On 19 January 2025, a Decree Law was published in official gazette Kuwaiti AlYoum amending Article 441 of the Civil Law No 67/1980. Previously, article 441 provided that “1- In the event of denial, a claim for taxes and fees due to the state shall not be heard after the… Read more

Issuance of Tax Decree Law No. 157 of 2024
Issuance of Tax Decree Law No. 157 of 2024

This note provides an overview of the key points concerning the applicability and implementation of the recently issued Tax Decree Law No. 157 of 2024 (the law) on Multinational Entities (MNEs) Group Tax. The law aims to align Kuwait’s tax system with international standards under the OECD’s Pillar Two framework… Read more

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, deletion of seven articles,… Read more

Our People

Tarek Badawy
Partner, EGYPT | UAE

Our People

Our skilled practitioners have earned a reputation for succeeding in the most complex and critical situations. We know that when crisis strikes, or the stakes couldn’t be higher, the complexities can sometimes feel daunting. But not with us on your side.

Tarek Badawy
Partner, EGYPT | UAE

Our People

John Reynolds
Partner, UNITED KINGDOM

Our People

Our skilled practitioners have earned a reputation for succeeding in the most complex and critical situations. We know that when crisis strikes, or the stakes couldn’t be higher, the complexities can sometimes feel daunting. But not with us on your side.

John Reynolds
Partner, UNITED KINGDOM

Our People

Ahmed Awni
Partner, KUWAIT | EGYPT

Our People

Our skilled practitioners have earned a reputation for succeeding in the most complex and critical situations. We know that when crisis strikes, or the stakes couldn’t be higher, the complexities can sometimes feel daunting. But not with us on your side.

Ahmed Awni
Partner, KUWAIT | EGYPT

Our People

Waleed Altattan
Partner, KUWAIT

Our People

Our skilled practitioners have earned a reputation for succeeding in the most complex and critical situations. We know that when crisis strikes, or the stakes couldn’t be higher, the complexities can sometimes feel daunting. But not with us on your side.

Waleed Altattan
Partner, KUWAIT

Firm news

Kuwait: Legal Reforms and Their Impact on Equality, Society, and Child Protection
Kuwait: Legal Reforms and Their Impact on Equality, Society, and Child Protection

Kuwait has recently introduced three significant legal reforms marking a major step towards strengthening human rights, gender equality, and child protection. These legislative amendments include: Raising the Minimum Marriage Age to 18: Decree Law No. 10 of 2025 amending Article 26 of Law No. 51 of 1984 (Personal Status Law)…

Meysan Launches a new Initiative to Sponsor Talented Junior Squash Players in Partnership with Leading Squash Academies in Cairo and Dubai
Meysan Launches a new Initiative to Sponsor Talented Junior Squash Players in Partnership with Leading Squash Academies in Cairo and Dubai

Dubai/Cairo— Meysan, a leading law firm in the Middle East, announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Shoukry Squash Academy in Egypt and Maqbool Squash in the United Arab Emirates to develop MeysanElite, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at nurturing young squash talents across the Arab world. Meysan…

Meysan Advises Shareholders of Upayments on the Sale to National Bank of Kuwait
Meysan Advises Shareholders of Upayments on the Sale to National Bank of Kuwait

Meysan has successfully advised the shareholders of Upayments Electronic Payment and Settlement Systems KSCC, a leading fintech solutions provider, on their partial exit through the sale of a 51% stake in the company to the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK). Upayments, founded in 2016, is a prominent provider of online…