Meysan - ميسان

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ميسان تتمنى لكم عيد اضحى مبارك!
أعاده الله عليكم بالصحة والعافية والسلام
كل عام وأنتم بخير.

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In light of recent regional developments, employers in Kuwait may be considering various workforce measures. However, not all options carry the same legal weight.

Meysan's counsel Lama Abou Ali and associate Elissa Bou Nader analyze the interplay between the Civil Code and Labor Law, distinguishing between force majeure, exceptional circumstances, and the statutory protections that safeguard employee wages, even during temporary closures.

Under Kuwaiti law, unilateral adjustments to contractual obligations remain legally complex and highly fact-specific, requiring careful assessment before any action is taken.

Read the full alert here: https://t.co/cNGcm0IDiI
#Kuwait #ClientAlert #CMA #Compliance #LegalUpdate

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Meysan's partner Tarek Yehya, counsel Lama Abou Ali, and associate Sara Awaly examine the recent amendments to Module Fifteen of the CMA Executive Bylaws, introducing significant changes to Kuwait's corporate governance framework.

Key amendments include:
•Enhanced "Comply or Explain" requirements with structured disclosure obligations.
•Broader board independence criteria (including two-term limits and family relationships up to the second degree).
•Exclusion of circular resolutions from the minimum board meeting count.
•Newly specified minimum website disclosures.
•Required submission of governance forms through the CMA's iFSAH portal.

Companies must regularize their position by 31 December 2026 (with transitional periods for certain provisions).

Read the full alert: https://t.co/wuLnNJrclJ

#Kuwait #CorporateGovernance #CMA #BoardOfDirectors #Compliance #ListedCompanies

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Meysan’s partner Dr. Abdulwahab Sadeq and associate Barak AlAjeel analyze Ministerial Resolution No. 8 of 2026, issued by the Minister of Commerce and Industry concerning the rules and procedures for the dispossession of plots, sites, and units supervised by the Public Authority for Industry (PAI).

Not every PAI-supervised plot is at equal risk. Classification is the first and most important step.

Read the full alert here: https://t.co/GX10bDOAF9

#ClientAlert #PAI #RealEstate #Kuwait #RegulatoryLaw

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Significant amendments to the ADGM commercial legislative framework were introduced on 24 April 2026, strengthening corporate governance, AML compliance, and beneficial ownership transparency across ADGM entities.

The amendments reinforce ADGM’s continued shift toward greater transparency, accountability, and alignment with international best practices and global regulatory standards.

Meysan ’s senior associate Patrick Obeid and associate Rosy Rizk examine the key amendments and their implications for businesses operating within ADGM.

Read the full alert: https://t.co/zp0Zjtxvhe

#ADGM #AbuDhabi #CorporateGovernance #AML #Compliance

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Meysan is pleased to have advised and assisted in connection with the distributorship arrangement between ManDream and BYD regarding the distribution of BYD-branded vehicles in Egypt.

This transaction coincides with BYD’s expansion of the range of its product offering in Egypt, with a focus on its market-leading EVs.

Meysan’s team advising on this matter was led by partner Muhammad Nassef Ali and counsel Omar Adel

#Egypt #LegalAdvisory #Automotive #LegalExcellence #Meysan

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Meysan is pleased to have advised Aayan Leasing Co. on its KD 35.7 million acquisition of a 51% shares in Dar Al Shifa Hospital, one of Kuwait's most established private healthcare providers.

Meysan's team was led by partner Dr. Abdulwahab Sadeq, supported by senior associates Adel Al Asousi and Nour Berbari, and associates Barak AlAjeel and Abdulmohsen AlKhatrash.
Read more: https://t.co/XuCwek24pm

#Meysan #MergerandAcquisition #Healthcare #Kuwait #Aayan #DarAlShifa

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Meysan’s partner Tarek Badawy, along with associate Aya El Far and trainee lawyer Bassel Alaa Shalaby, examine the new Competition Bill approved by the Egyptian Parliament on 22 April 2026, which will repeal and replace Law No. 3 of 2005.

Key changes include:

· Presumed market dominance at 50%+ market share
· Explicit prohibition on resale price maintenance, codifying longstanding practice
· Merger notification thresholds raised to EGP 2.5 billion (domestic) and EGP 15 billion (global), with local turnover requirement raised to EGP 500 million
· Introduction of administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) of up to 15% of relevant product revenues
· Expanded leniency programme covering all anti-competitive agreements
· Court-ordered business suspension of up to one year (five years for repeat violations)

The bill is pending presidential approval and will enter into force three months after publication in the Official Gazette.

Read the full alert below.
https://t.co/6o7QijUfA2

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Meysan is pleased to have advised and assisted Alamar Foods on its acquisition of 100% of ALSHAGHAF ALARABIA LLC, the operator of the FIVE GUYS franchise in Saudi Arabia.

This acquisition represents a significant milestone in Alamar Foods’ growth strategy and strengthens and further diversifies its brand portfolio, while establishing and confirming its market leadership within Saudi Arabia.

Meysan's team advising on this matter was led by Muhammad Nassef Ali (Partner), Omar Adel (Counsel), and Neyla Rahal (Counsel) and supported by Youssef Abdelkader (Associate), Ibrahim Al Rifai (Associate), and Fadila Omar (Associate).

#Acquisition #SaudiArabia #LegalAdvisor #LegalExcellence #Meysan

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Meysan's Partner Tarek Yehya and Senior Associate Samar Jrade Sayadi take a closer look at CMA Resolution No. 38 of 2026 and Boursa Resolution No. 1 of 2026, introducing a full tradability regime for bonds and sukuk in Kuwait, and the broader implications they represent.

Key highlights include a dedicated trading platform, listing for local and foreign issuers, and a minimum listing value requirement of KD 100,000.

Read the full alert below.
https://t.co/gn2p7vG2LM

#ClientAlert #LegalUpdate #CapitalMarkets #BondsandSukuk #Kuwait #Meysan

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Meysan's Dr. Abdulwahab Sadeq, Lama Abou Ali, Adel Al Asousi, and Sara Awaly examine the newly published notification thresholds for economic concentrations, which entered into force on 5 April 2026.

Key changes include:
· Individual turnover threshold raised to KD 1.5 million
· Combined turnover threshold raised to KD 3 million (with a new target-side floor of KD 1.5 million)
· Combined asset threshold raised to KD 7.5 million

Read the full alert below.
https://t.co/zz5AoNva6i

#MergerControl #LegalUpdate #Kuwait #Meysan

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يستعرض الشريك الدكتور طارق دياب والمحامية فاطمة عباس القرار الجديد رقم (32) لسنة 2026 الصادر عن جهاز حماية المنافسة، والذي يرفع الحدود المالية للإخطار المسبق بعمليات الاندماج والاستحواذ.

أبرز التعديلات:

· الحد الفردي: 1,500,000 دينار كويتي
· الحد الإجمالي للمبيعات: 3,000,000 دينار كويتي
· حد الأصول: 7,500,000 دينار كويتي

يهدف القرار إلى تقليل الأعباء الإدارية على الشركات، وتحسين كفاءة الرقابة النوعية، وتوجيه موارد الجهاز نحو الصفقات الأكثر تأثيراً على المنافسة.

للاطلاع على التحليل الكامل، تفضلوا بقراءة النص أدناه.

#الكويت #حماية_المنافسة #التركزات_الاقت��ادية #الاندماجات #الاستحواذ #قانون_الأعمال #ميسان

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Meysan is pleased to announce that Lebanon’s Office has been ranked as Tier 3 in Commercial, Corporate, and M&A—Lebanon by Legal 500, following its previous recognition as a Firm to Watch.

#LegalExcellence #Legal500 #Beirut #CorporateLaw #CommercialLaw

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Meysan is pleased to announce that the firm has maintained its Tier 2 ranking in Arbitration-Egypt by Legal 500, while also being recognized as a Firm to Watch in Litigation-Egypt, marking a new addition to our regional footprint.

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Meysan is delighted to reaffirm its Tier 1 ranking in the Corporate and Finance practice in Kuwait by Legal 500, underscoring the firm’s sustained excellence in the field.

#LegalExcellence #Kuwait #corporate #Finance #Meysan

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Meysan is delighted to share that counsel Ismail Lamie has been recognized as a Leading Associate in TMT - Egypt by Legal 500

#LegalExcellence #Legal500 #Egypt #Meysan

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Meysan is pleased to share that partner Tarek Badawy has been recognized as a Leading Partner in both Arbitration and TMT - Egypt by Legal 500.

#LegalExcellence #Legal500 #Egypt #Meysan

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Meysan is delighted to announce that partner Waleed AlTattan has been recognized, once again, as Leading Partner in Dispute Resolution by Legal 500

#LegalExcellence #Legal500 #Kuwait #Meysan

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Meysan is pleased to announce that managing partner Bader El-Jeaan has once again been recognized as a Leading Partner in Commercial,Corporate, and M&A—Kuwait by Legal 500.

#LegalExcellence #Legal500 #Kuwait #Meysan

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Meysan's senior associate Patrick Obeid and associate Rosy Rizk take a closer look at three recent Dubai laws, Nos. (3), (4), and (7) of 2026, and the broader legislative shift they represent. Their analysis explores how the UAE is moving toward a more structured model, where oversight is continuous, expectations are higher, and compliance is embedded across the full lifecycle of assets and activities.

For businesses, the direction is clear: compliance requirements are becoming more detailed and actively enforced.

Read the full analysis below.
https://t.co/O164lwOzUj

#Meysan #Dubai #compliance #Business #Legislative