Meysan

Meysan expanded its regional presence by establishing its Cairo office in 2022, following years of advising on high-profile transactions and complex disputes in Egypt since the firm’s inception in 2015. The Cairo office is managed by partner Tarek Badawy, with expertise spanning complex competition, employment, commercial and financial litigation, as well as providing comprehensive legal counsel across various industries in Egypt and the region.

Meysan adopts a boutique approach to legal practice, focusing on a selective number of high-caliber and intricate matters to ensure exceptional quality and unparalleled client service. The firm emphasizes a high partner-to-associate ratio, ensuring significant partner involvement in every case.

Our Cairo office offers a unique blend of cultural familiarity, linguistic capabilities, and in-depth knowledge of Egyptian and regional laws. These attributes enable our team to effectively navigate the complexities of cross-border and local transactions.

Meysan is a key Dispute Resolution firm in Egypt, expanding rapidly and steadily as we take on cases of high caliber and complexity, including several high-profile arbitrations with a connection to Egypt and the GCC.

Our dispute resolution practice is recognized as one of the leading names in the region. Our lawyers have been involved in numerous Investor-State arbitrations, as counsel or arbitrator. We have consistently achieved important victories in some of the most notable regional and international arbitration cases.

Our team also offers distinguished legal services across the TMT spectrum and has been involved in precedent-setting disputes (media and telecom litigation, arbitration, and expert services) as well as transactional and advisory work. In addition, the team stands out field of data protection and privacy law where we possess the expertise to guide and support clients across various facets of data protection, encompassing:

• Compliance and Regulatory Advice: Assisting clients in understanding and adhering to data protection regulations and guidelines.
• Development of Data Protection Policies and Procedures: Crafting robust policies and procedures to govern the appropriate handling and processing of personal data.
• Data Breach Response: Offering swift and effective response strategies in the event of a data breach to mitigate potential harm and liability.
• Cross-Border Data Transfers: Advising on the legal requirements and mechanisms for transferring personal data across different jurisdictions.
• Data Subject Rights: Ensuring that individuals' rights concerning their personal data, such as access, rectification, and erasure, are respected and upheld.
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): Conducting thorough assessments to identify and mitigate risks associated with data processing activities.
• Data Protection Dispute Resolution: Providing adept representation in legal disputes related to data protection matters.