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

Kuwait Merger Control: CPA Issues New Notification Thresholds
Kuwait Merger Control: CPA Issues New Notification Thresholds

Board Resolution No. 32 of 2026 - Published in the Official Gazette on 5 April 2026 - In Force Immediately Authors: Abdulwahab Sadeq (Partner), Lama Abou Ali (Counsel), Adel Alasousi (Senior Associate) and Sara Awaly (Associate) KEY TAKEAWAYS On 5 April 2026, the Kuwait Competition Protection Agency (the "CPA") published… Read more

Dubai’s Latest Legislative Wave: A Shift from Flexibility to Accountability
Dubai’s Latest Legislative Wave: A Shift from Flexibility to Accountability

Over the past few weeks, Dubai has introduced a series of laws that, when viewed together, signal something much broader than routine regulatory updates. This is not incremental reform. It reflects a structural shift in how regulation is conceived and enforced. The issuance of Dubai Law No. (3) of 2026,… Read more

Directors’ Duties During Periods of Geopolitical Uncertainty: A UAE and Kuwait Perspective
Directors’ Duties During Periods of Geopolitical Uncertainty: A UAE and Kuwait Perspective

In times of regional uncertainty, businesses often reassess their operational and financial exposure. For boards of directors, however, the legal position remains clear: geopolitical developments do not alter the duties owed by directors under UAE and Kuwait law. Under UAE Federal Decree Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies… 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 Merger Control: CPA Issues New Notification Thresholds
Kuwait Merger Control: CPA Issues New Notification Thresholds

Board Resolution No. 32 of 2026 - Published in the Official Gazette on 5 April 2026 - In Force Immediately Authors: Abdulwahab Sadeq (Partner), Lama Abou Ali (Counsel), Adel Alasousi (Senior Associate) and Sara Awaly (Associate) KEY TAKEAWAYS On 5 April 2026, the Kuwait Competition Protection Agency (the "CPA") published…

Dubai’s Latest Legislative Wave: A Shift from Flexibility to Accountability
Dubai’s Latest Legislative Wave: A Shift from Flexibility to Accountability

Over the past few weeks, Dubai has introduced a series of laws that, when viewed together, signal something much broader than routine regulatory updates. This is not incremental reform. It reflects a structural shift in how regulation is conceived and enforced. The issuance of Dubai Law No. (3) of 2026,…

Directors’ Duties During Periods of Geopolitical Uncertainty: A UAE and Kuwait Perspective
Directors’ Duties During Periods of Geopolitical Uncertainty: A UAE and Kuwait Perspective

In times of regional uncertainty, businesses often reassess their operational and financial exposure. For boards of directors, however, the legal position remains clear: geopolitical developments do not alter the duties owed by directors under UAE and Kuwait law. Under UAE Federal Decree Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies…