Meysan Partners's banking and finance practice is a key actor in capital markets work in Kuwait, overseeing conventional and Islamic finance transactions in matters ranging from convertible bonds and tranches to procuring more novel types of sukuk. The team is led by its senior partners, which include Tarek Yehya, who holds over 20 years of experience in local and international financial transactions. Dually-qualified Abdulwahab Sadeq is sought after by clients for his cross-border experience, including in equity and debt transactions in the financial sector, and Bader El Jeaan is notably active in high-value securitisation mandates. Michel George Ghanem fields over 20 years of experience in healthcare, media, energy, and telecommunication-related transactions.
Key clients
- Investcorp Group
- The Securities House KSCC and Al Dhow Capita
- Ahli Capital Investment Company K.S.C.C.
- Kamco Investment Company K.S.C.P.
- Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait KSCP
- Kuwait Financial Centre K.P.S.C.
- Kuwait International Bank KSCP
- Warba Bank KSCP
- Zain Fintech Holding WLL
- Zain Insurtech Holding WLL
Work highlights
- Acted as legal counsel to Warba Bank K.S.C.P. in updating the USD2bn Trust Certificate Programme of Warba Sukuk Limited.
- Assisted Kuwait Financial Centre K.P.S.C. with the first ever Tier 2 bond programme in Kuwait.
- Represented the Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait KSCP in a USD326m rights issue.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bader El Jeaan, Michel George Ghanem, Abdulwahab Sadeq, Tarek Yehya