Patrick is a Senior Associate at Meysan’s Beirut office, with over 20 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution. Additionally, he serves as General Counsel on a secondment basis to National Real Estate Co., one of the largest listed real estate companies in Kuwait, with significant investments in the MENA. Patrick provides comprehensive legal counsel and expert guidance across a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border transactions. Patrick has a proven track record in advising both multinational corporations and local enterprises on high-profile acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and complex franchising and distribution agreements. He also has significant expertise in data privacy and real estate matters. With a deep understanding of both international and GCC legal landscapes, Patrick is skilled at delivering strategic solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of clients operating in diverse regulatory environments. Patrick has been recognized by The Legal 500 for his expertise, earning the titles of Rising Star Lawyer in 2020, 2022, and 2023, and Next Generation Lawyer in 2018.

  • Master’s in management from ESCP Europe, Paris, France.
  • MBA from Ecole Supérieure des Affaires, Business School, Lebanon.
  • Master’s in Civil and Affair Law, Emphasis on Banking and Financial Markets Law from Saint Joseph University, Lebanon.
  • Bachelor in Law from Saint Joseph University, Beirut Lebanon.

  • Beirut Bar Association.

  • Assisted in the USD 4.1 billion sale of a global integrated logistics business of a Kuwait-based company to a Danish entity (IFLR Middle East Awards 2022 – M&A Deal of the Year).
  • Provided legal counsel on the acquisition of a British education provider in Abu Dhabi by a major UAE-based educational group.
  • Provided legal counsel on the ongoing operational management of a USD 1.2 billion retail, leisure, dining, and entertainment mall project in Abu Dhabi (Reem Mall).
  • Advised a leading Bahraini telecommunications company on the acquisition of a Kuwait-based telecom entity with subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Assisted with the sale of a Cayman-registered holding entity, which owned a prominent equipment and machinery leasing company in Egypt.
  • Led legal advisory on the sale of NREC’s investment in Erbil, Iraq, in compliance with Kurdistan’s investment regulations.
  • Oversaw the sale of NREC’s investment in Lahore, Pakistan, through a Cayman share sale transaction.
  • Managed real estate contracts and operations for NREC’s assets across Kuwait, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Lebanon, and the UAE.
  • Provided strategic guidance to the Board of Directors on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
  • Ensured adherence to Capital Markets Authority (CMA) regulations in Kuwait and internal governance policies, including ethics, anti-bribery, AML, and whistleblower policies.

Patrick Obeid

Senior Associate
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