Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Bader El Jeaan
beljeaan@meysan.com
In the last seven years the firm's lawyers have advised on more than 40 multimillion-dollar M&A deals, exceeding $40 billion in total value. This accumulated deal value makes Meysan the undisputed leader and the number one law firm in Kuwait in M&A practice, and one of the leaders in the region. As a testament to its strength in M&A, in the first half of 2021, Meysan was ranked 16 on the Mergermarket Middle East and Africa League Table (By Value) with combined transaction value of $4.1 billion for deals executed, surpassing or on par with significantly larger competitors in the region such as Linklaters and Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom. Meysan was the only regional firm ranked on the league table.
- The firm handled the largest private M&A deal in the region: DSV’s $4.1 billion acquisition of Agility’s logistics business.
- The firm is also involved as legal advisor to Zain on its proposed $1.2 billion sale of its Sudan business which was recently announced.
- The firm advised Kalaam Telecommunications in connection with its acquisition of Zajil Telecom.
- In July 2021, Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (“KIPIC”), the company behind Kuwait’s $27bn Al Zour refinery project, selected Meysan as their primary external legal counsel to represent them in all their corporate and litigation matters.
Capital Markets
Tarek Yehya
tyehya@meysan.com
The firm is recognized as one of the top advisers on corporate financings and capital markets transactions. Its experience encompasses the complete spectrum of equity, debt, and hybrid instruments. No firm in Kuwait matches us for the depth of our capital markets experience.
- Advised Ahli Bank of Kuwait on its $600m issuance of AT1 sukuk.
- Advised the underwriters on the $250 million Tier 2 capital issuance by Warba Bank.
- Advised Agility in connection with the proposed IPO of its subsidiary, Tristar Transport.
- Advised KIPCO on its $200m capital rights offering.
- Advised Gulf Insurance on its capital rights offering.
Project Development:
Tarek Yehya
tyehya@meysan.com
The firm's lawyers advise on the development, financing, and projects of some of the most cutting-edge transactions in the region. This includes public-private partnerships, acquisitions and divestitures (including privatizations), private equity investments, debt restructurings, tax equity transactions and the resolution of political risk claims and investment disputes.
Regulatory & Government Affairs:
Dr. Abdulwahab Sadeq
asadeq@meysan.com
The integration of the firm's other practices with the Regulatory and Government Affairs enables us to offer comprehensive solutions to clients on a wide range of issues. Some of the matters our attorneys have worked on include:
Dispute Resolution
Waleed Al Tattan
waltattan@meysan.com
Summary of the Department:
- Dedicated team of over 40 lawyers focused on domestic and international litigation and arbitration.
- Litigation team has grown year on year since firm was formed in 2015
- Team led by senior partner and leading Kuwaiti litigator Waleed Al Tattan
- Involved in most of the most high-profile commercial disputes in Kuwait
- Particular expertise of litigation in industries like financial services, transport, telecoms, consumer goods
- Strong focus on automotive sector, acting for leading companies like Ford and Daimler in disputes
- Clients include the largest Kuwaiti and Middle Eastern blue-chip companies and family groups
