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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.

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UAE Companies Law Update Governance Enhancements under the 2025 Amendments
UAE Companies Law Update Governance Enhancements under the 2025 Amendments

Overview The UAE has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2025, introducing targeted amendments to the Commercial Companies Law that meaningfully enhance the corporate governance landscape. While the amendments do not alter the law’s fundamental architecture, they update more than fifteen (15) articles and introduce a new statutory provision aimed… Read more

Kuwait Bans Cash Payments for Jewelry and Precious-Metals Transactions
Kuwait Bans Cash Payments for Jewelry and Precious-Metals Transactions

What’s new? Kuwait Minister of Commerce and Industry issued on 30 October 2025 Ministerial Decision No. 182 of 2025 (the “Decision”), published in the Official Gazette on 9 November 2025 and effective from its date of issuance (30 October 2025), prohibiting all cash transactions when concluding contracts or executing transactions… Read more

Bank Asset Carveouts in Egypt: Navigating Legal Complexities
Bank Asset Carveouts in Egypt: Navigating Legal Complexities

For a host of reasons, a bank may decide to carve out part of its business in one or more markets without fully exiting them. These reasons include offloading non-core assets and slashing/reducing regulatory compliance burdens. This may be a result of a global strategic review or a market-specific exercise.… 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

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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

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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

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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

Guidance Note to Insurance Companies Operating in the State of Kuwait
Guidance Note to Insurance Companies Operating in the State of Kuwait

Subject: Risk and Claims Management in Light of Current Geopolitical Circumstances and Disruptions to Some Business Activities In light of the geopolitical developments and the ongoing war in the region, and the resulting economic and operational impacts, including the disruption of some business activities or the temporary closure of facilities,…

Kuwait Strengthens Oversight of Online Businesses with New Digital Commerce Law
Kuwait Strengthens Oversight of Online Businesses with New Digital Commerce Law

Law No. (10) of 2026 Regulating the Digital Commerce Sector Law No. (10) of 2026 regarding the regulation of the digital commerce sector in Kuwait establishes a legal framework governing commercial activities conducted through digital and electronic platforms within the State of Kuwait. The law aims at regulating the expanding…

Meysan Advises Dawi on Strategic Partnership with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Meysan Advises Dawi on Strategic Partnership with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Meysan Lawyers & Legal Consultants is pleased to announce its role as legal advisor to Dawi, a Kuwait-based digital health platform enabling patients to access premium healthcare services across the region, in connection with its strategic partnership with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a Mubadala Health partner. Through this partnership, Dawi…