Regional law firm Meysan Partners has achieved a remarkable legal triumph in representing a senior executive in an employment dispute against one of Kuwait’s largest family conglomerates. In a pivotal turn of events, the plaintiff successfully persuaded the court to reevaluate their claim by convening a committee of experts. The committee’s subsequent findings overturned the […]
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ASAR: Jadwa acquires 35% Stake in Gissah for Perfumes
In a significant move in the business landscape, ASAR acted as Kuwait law counsel to Jadwa and its subsidiary Entertainment Opportunities Investment Company as it completed the acquisition of a substantial 35% stake in Gissah for
International law firm Trowers & Hamlins (‘Trowers’) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Madaar, a tech startup incubator based in Oman. This collaboration aims to enhance the legal support available to the local
Swiss law firm Lenz & Staehelin has successfully defended a Lebanese-owned telecommunications operator in proceedings before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. The case involved the Republic of South Sudan’s attempt to annul an arbitral
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White & Case advises Intrum on Euro 300M NPL Securitisation
Global law firm White & Case has provided legal counsel to Intrum Holding (‘Intrum’) on a significant securitisation deal involving Piraeus Bank’s non-performing loan (‘NPL’) portfolio known as Project Senna. The successful strategic partnership
Global law firm Dentons is revolutionising its legal services through the introduction of “fleetAI,” an exclusive version of ChatGPT that empowers its lawyers to leverage generative artificial intelligence on active client matters. “fleetAI” features a
Meysan Partners, an international law firm, has opened its first office outside the Middle East, located in London. The new office, called Meysan London, will focus on heavyweight commercial and investor-state disputes, bringing the firm’
Global law firm DLA Piper has announced the relocation of its Bahrain office to The Hive, Al Seef District, in the bustling city of Manama. The new premises offer a vibrant and dynamic environment, ideal
International law firm Cleary Gottlieb served as counsel to the Ministry of Oil of the Republic of Iraq and Basra Oil Company (BOC) in a landmark acquisition of a 30% interest in the Gas Growth Integrated
Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised a syndicate of 16 Omani and regional banks on multicurrency conventional and Islamic facilities for OQ Gas Networks (OQGN). As the sole proprietor and operator of Oman’s natural
