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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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Testimonials

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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. ’

  • ‘Tarek Badawy is a market-leading professional with whom we hope to work again soon. Technically excellent, and commercial and pragmatic, as well as easy to get along with.’

  • ‘Very professional. They provide pragmatic and to-the-point advice.’

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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Tarek Badawy