Meysan has a proven track record in a broad range of arbitration proceedings, including under the CRCICA, ICC and UNCITRAL rules, and is particularly adept at investor-state arbitrations. The team is led by Tarek Badawy, who is commended by clients as a ‘market-leading professional’ and has experience in a range of arbitrations, including investor-state disputes.
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‘I have worked with Tarek Badawy, who is creative, responsive and very capable. ’
‘Tarek Badaway is extremely good.'
‘Meysan have been an excellent firm to work with. The quality of their legal advice has been top class and this has helped us greatly in seeking funding for a very large arbitration in the CRCICA.'
‘Tarek Badawy is a stand-out partner. As well as being an excellent technical lawyer, he has a can-do attitude which has helped us move our client's case forward.’
‘Strong track record and excellent sports & media industry expertise in the MENA region. They are particularly well-known for their work in media- and competition law disputes.’
‘Tarek Badawy, who is smart, very knowledgeable, pragmatic and engaged. ’
Key clients
- Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P
- Iraq Telecom (IT)
Work highlights
Represented Iraq Telecom Limited, a joint venture between Agility and Orange, which invested over $800 million in Korek Telecom, and the subsequent enforcement of an award.
Advised Agility in a landmark victory in its expropriation claim against the State of Iraq, leading to the annulment of a prior ICSID tribunal award and paving the way for a new arbitration tribunal to reassess Agility’s $380 million investment dispute.
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Practice head
Tarek Badawy