Meysan Partners's disputes offering is a key port of call for international contentious matters in the financial, telecommunications, logistics and automotive sectors. Waleed Al Tattan, department head, offers over 40 years of experience in civil and commercial disputes. Abdul Aziz Al-Bisher and Ahmed Awni are also key members of the team, with the former’s expertise in appellate-level mandates and oil and gas disputes complementing the latter’s experience in employment and contract disputes in the retail and financial sectors.
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Key clients
- Alcazar Capital Ltd
- Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company
- Daimler
- Heirs of the late Ahmed Yousef Behbehani
- Abdulhameed Al-Mutawa Sons Group Company
- Central Circle Co.
- The Sultan Center
- Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz)
- Geely Auto Kuwait
Work highlights
Defended one of the world’s largest European automotive manufacturers in one of Kuwait’s most high-profile and complex commercial agency disputes.
Acted for a client in a high-value employment dispute filed against Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim & Sons Company, seeking recovery of employment entitlements.
Representing Kuwait National Petroleum Company in Commercial Case No. (5694/2016 – Commercial – Full Jurisdiction / 17), brought by Tecnimont S.p.A. The claimant sought KWD45m in total, comprising KWD20m for the return of performance guarantees and KWD25m in compensation for alleged damages, arising from the execution of a major construction contract.
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Practice head
Waleed Altattan
Other key lawyers
Abdul Aziz Al-Bisher; Ahmed Awni