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Khawla Alnajafi

Khawla is a highly accomplished legal professional with experience in financial law, corporate transactions, and regulatory compliance. She has experience advising on financial regulation, capital markets, project finance, and corporate law. Her background includes working with high-profile clients on complex transactions, ensuring their compliance with Saudi Arabian, as well as international laws and regulations.

More recently, Khawla has been positioned to work with several high-profile regional private equity and venture capital funds and related transactions.

  • New York State Bar candidate.
  • MSc Law and Finance, University of Oxford – Distinction.
  • Bachelors of Law, University of Leeds – First Class Honors.

  • Debt Capital Markets and Sukuk Issuance: Lead associate advising high-profile clients on a multi-billion-dollar sukuk issuance program, involving major international and local banks, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
  • Corporate and Commercial Contracts: Lead associate drafting complex manufacturing and procurement template agreements for major pharmaceutical companies, as well as high-value service contracts for high-profile clients.
  • Financial Regulation and Compliance: Conducted in-depth reviews of the Saudi Arabian financial regulatory landscape, covering securities investment funds, and financial institution requirements.
  • Legal Capacity and Transactional Analysis: Lead associate drafting several legal capacity opinions and memoranda analyzing the enforceability and compliance of complex transactions with Saudi Arabian laws and regulations.
  • Equity and Incentive Structures: Drafted an employee-share option plan and options agreement for the grant of employee options through a special purpose vehicle.
  • Corporate Dispute Resolution: Provided key strategic advice for clients regarding complex shareholder disputes, tailoring solutions to safeguard the client’s interests.
  • Intellectual Property: Registered multiple trademarks for high-profile clients with the Ministry of Commerce.
  • General Advisory: Advised clients on compliance with securitization, regional headquarter licenses, contracts, intellectual property, insolvency and regional headquarter licenses.

Khawla Alnajafi

Associate

CONTACT

khawla.alnajafi@hmco.com.sa
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Ibrahim Almehdar

Ibrahim Almehdar is a Trainee Associate at Hammad & Almehdar Law Firm, part of  dispute resolution team. Specialized in corporate, commercial, labor, and real estate disputes. 

 With a strong legal foundation, Ibrahim obtained his LLB from King Abdulaziz University and further expanded his expertise by earning an MSc in Sport Business Management and Policy from Manchester Metropolitan University.

  • LLB, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah.
  • MSc in Sport Business Management and policy, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

  • Drafting and reviewing legal memorandums and commercial agreements.
  • Represented local and international clients in delicate corporate disputes.
  • Provided strategic legal advisory in corporate matters to assist clients mitigate potential legal risks and future issues.
  • Advised clients on shareholder and management disputes, particularly in family businesses.
  • Litigated in several labor and real estate disputes.

Ibrahim Almehdar

Trainee Associate

CONTACT

ibrahim.almehdar@hmco.com.sa
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Ali Al Saeed

Ali is an Associate at Meysan, specializing in litigation, commercial disputes, and civil law matters. With over 12 years of legal experience, he is registered with the Constitutional and Cassation Court and has a strong background in handling complex financial and corporate disputes in the Kuwaiti legal system.

Ali has represented clients in high-value financial disputes and corporate litigation, providing legal counsel to multinational corporations and government entities. His expertise includes contractual disputes, regulatory compliance, and strategic litigation management.

  • Bachelor of Laws, Cairo University, 2012.

  • Kuwait Bar Association.

  • Advised on financial group cases against the Ministry of Finance and Adel Al-Khayyat & Others.
  • Represented Al-Ghanim Company in a dispute against Al-Mutahrah Insurance Company.

Ali Al Saeed

Associate
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Barak Al-ajeel

Barak is an Associate at Meysan, specializing in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. His expertise spans contract negotiations, corporate governance, and labor law, with a strong focus on cross-border legal matters.Barak has played a pivotal role in high-stakes cases involving multi-jurisdictional factors, including financial crimes, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate structuring. He is recognized for his strategic legal approach, ensuring regulatory compliance while mitigating legal risks for multinational corporations and financial institutions.

  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Financial Law, King’s College London.
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), City, University of London.

  • Kuwait Bar Association.
  • Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales.
  • Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA) Member.

  • Advised on various corporate legal matters, leading contract negotiations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Advised on a $800 million embezzlement case in Kuwait with cross-jurisdictional factors involving Kuwait and the UK.
  • Provided legal counsel on waqf matters in Kuwait and the United States.
  • Actively advised clients on corporate governance, ensuring compliance with corporate legal frameworks.
  • Assisted clients in mergers and acquisitions, conducting legal due diligence for buyers and sellers, and drafting share purchase and shareholder agreements.
  • Provided legal advisory on employment law compliance, including wage and hour regulations.

Barak Al-ajeel

Associate
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Hussain Alsarraf

Hussain Alsarraf is an Associate at Meysan, specializing in litigation, commercial disputes, and contract law. With 16 years of legal experience, he has built a strong reputation for representing clients in court hearings, preparing legal defenses, reviewing contracts, and providing strategic legal opinions. Before joining Meysan, Hussain served as a legal advisor for several prominent firms in Kuwait, where he handled high-value commercial disputes, labor law matters, and corporate litigation. He is known for his thorough case preparation, legal drafting expertise, and strategic approach to dispute resolution.

  • Bachelor of Law, Kuwait University.

  • Kuwait Lawyers Association.

  • Represented clients in commercial and civil litigation, handling complex contract disputes and corporate legal matters.
  • Advised corporate and individual clients on labor law compliance, employment disputes, and regulatory matters.
  • Assisted in contract negotiation and dispute resolution, ensuring favorable settlements for clients.
  • Provided legal counsel on business litigation, including shareholder disputes and corporate governance issues.
  • Managed pre-trial procedures, including legal research, drafting pleadings, and case strategy development.
  • Successfully defended clients in civil trials and labor law disputes, ensuring compliance with Kuwaiti legal standards.

Hussain Alsarraf

Associate
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Khaled Almusallam

Khaled Almusallam is an Associate at Meysan, specializing in litigation, corporate law, and regulatory compliance. He has extensive experience in criminal and civil legal matters, particularly in corporate investigations, contract disputes, and employment law compliance. Khaled has represented high-profile clients in criminal defense, international dispute resolution, and corporate litigation. His expertise extends to handling large-scale projects, legal audits, and advisory work for multinational corporations and government entities.

  • Bachelor of Law, Kuwait University.

  • Kuwait Lawyers Association.

  • Provided expert testimony in a high-profile criminal trial that garnered significant media attention.
  • Led the defense in international legal disputes between local and foreign companies.
  • Advised clients on compliance with local employment laws, including wage and hour regulations.
  • Handled legal matters for large-scale corporate projects, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Conducted legal auditing on contracts, permits, and other critical documents, providing strategic legal consultancy.

Khaled Almusallam

Associate
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Khaled Altarad

Khaled Altarad is an Associate at Meysan, specializing in dispute resolution and commercial litigation. He is known for his strong legal research skills, meticulous case preparation, and persuasive drafting of legal documents. His experience spans various stages of litigation, including client consultations, pre-trial motions, and courtroom advocacy. Khaled’s sharp analytical skills and attention to detail have played a vital role in the success of numerous cases. He has advised clients on employment law, contract disputes, and intellectual property matters, ensuring compliance with Kuwaiti legal standards.

  • Bachelor of Law, Kuwait University.

  • Kuwait Lawyers Association.

  • Assisted a local manufacturing company in copyright infringement cases, protecting its intellectual property.
  • Advised a local sports club on player contracts and sponsorship agreements.
  • Represented clients in administrative hearings related to professional licensing matters.
  • Provided legal advice to a real estate company involved in a fraud investigation.
  • Advised a local school on employment agreements and compensation compliance under Kuwaiti law.

Khaled Altarad

Associate
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Muneera Alshaya

Muneera Al-Shaya is an Associate at Meysan, specializing in dispute resolution, insolvency, and commercial litigation. With over a decade of legal experience, she has built a strong reputation for handling bankruptcy proceedings, judicial dissolutions, and large-scale asset transfers. Muneera was the youngest-ever official Receiver appointed by Kuwaiti courts and has acted as a Liquidator for companies with assets exceeding KWD 4 million. Before joining Meysan, she served as a lead attorney at one of Kuwait’s largest law firms, heading its enforcement proceedings division. She also possesses extensive expertise in oil and gas legal matters, serving as part-time in-house counsel for a leading private oil company. Her role involves advising on permits, labor relations, contract negotiations, compliance, and subcontracting disputes with public oil companies.

  • Bachelor of Law, Kuwait University.

  • Kuwait Lawyers Association.

  • Representing clients in litigation, enforcement, and bankruptcy proceedings before Kuwaiti courts.
  • Acting as court-appointed Receiver and Liquidator in high-value bankruptcy and asset transfer cases.
  • Advising on insolvency, liquidation, and winding-up matters, including large-scale asset management.
  • Leading contract disputes, commercial enforcement, and debt recovery strategies.
  • Providing legal counsel to the oil & gas sector, advising on permits, labor relations, compliance, and subcontracting disputes.
  • Managing judicial dissolutions and enforcement procedures in corporate disputes.

Muneera Alshaya

Associate
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Saeed Alajmi

Saeed AlAjmi is an associate at Meysan, specializing in dispute resolution, commercial litigation, and contract law. Before joining Meysan, he worked as a legal consultant in several leading law firms in Kuwait, gaining extensive experience in corporate, civil, and labor disputes. Saeed has a strong track record in advising clients on complex legal matters under Kuwaiti law, particularly in the areas of contract enforcement, commercial disputes, and labor law. His expertise extends to drafting legal documents, handling negotiations, and ensuring regulatory compliance for businesses operating in Kuwait. As a key member of Meysan’s Dispute Resolution department, Saeed is actively involved in litigation strategy, contract law, and client advisory work, providing tailored legal solutions to corporate and individual clients.

  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Applied Sciences in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

  • Kuwait Lawyers Association.
  • Amnesty International.
  • Kuwaiti Society for Human Rights.

  • Representing clients in high-value commercial and financial disputes across the GCC and international jurisdictions.
  • Advising on complex litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations, with a focus on banking, corporate, and construction disputes.
  • Drafting legal pleadings, motions, and defense strategies in accordance with Kuwaiti, Saudi, and international legal frameworks.
  • Handling white-collar crime cases, including fraud, money laundering, and financial regulatory compliance matters.
  • Leading judgment enforcement and asset recovery proceedings, including securing cross-border enforcement of arbitral awards.
  • Negotiating settlements and alternative dispute resolution strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
  • Managing client relationships and crisis management strategies in high-stakes legal matters.
  • Successfully advised multinational corporations in shareholder disputes, contract breaches, and regulatory defense cases across the MENA region.

Saeed Alajmi

Associate
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Michel Ata

Michel Ata is an associate at the Meysan Beirut office, focusing on corporate and commercial law. His experience includes working on various domestic and international transactions, encompassing a broad range of company and commercial law. Additionally, he has expertise in construction contracts and litigation, assisting and representing major construction companies.

  • Mater of Laws – LLM, Saint Joseph University (USJ), Lebanon.
  • Bachelor of Law, Saint Joseph University (USJ), Lebanon.

  • Beirut Bar Association.

  • Reviewing agreements to ensure compliance with legal standards, optimize effectiveness, and mitigate risks.
  • Advising construction companies on their daily operations, including drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts with main contractors and subcontractors to safeguard interests and maintain smooth workflows.
  • Supporting corporate restructuring by providing strategic legal guidance to optimize organizational frameworks and align with regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitating mergers and acquisitions, meticulously overseeing due diligence, legal compliance, and seamless transitions to achieve successful integration of business entities.

Michel Ata

Associate
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