Waleed Al Tattan

Meysan - Kuwait

Partner and Head of Litigation

PO Box 298, Safat 13003
Al Hamra Tower. 59th Floor
Al Shuhada Street. Sharq, Kuwait

+965 92226660


Bar admissions:

Kuwait

Jurisdictions:

Kuwait

Practice areas:

Financial and corporate


Waleed Al Tattan is a highly esteemed litigation and dispute resolution lawyer in Kuwait, with an extensive career spanning over 40 years. He has gained recognition for his expertise and has represented clients in a wide range of cases and lawsuits with varying degrees of complexity.

Throughout his career, Waleed has made significant contributions to the legal field, particularly in the development of new legal principles and the interpretation of laws. His involvement in notable cases has helped shape the understanding and application of various laws in Kuwait, such as the Companies Law, Capital Markets Law, Financial Stability Law, Agency Law, and Protection of Competition Law.

Waleed's expertise in dispute resolution is highly regarded, making him a go-to legal reference for litigation matters among his peers in Kuwait. His contributions to the legal field have left a lasting impact, solidifying his reputation as one of Kuwait's most prominent litigation and dispute resolution lawyers.

  • Advised the Government of Kuwait on the $85 billion development of Madinat al-Hareer (Silk City), a 450 square kilometre city on the northern coast of Kuwait Bay with residential, leisure, commercial and industrial components, including road, rail, sea, and airport infrastructure
  • Acted for Alcazar Capital Limited in the case Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq (the “KRG”) vs. Alcazar Capital. This very high-profile case highlighted Meysan’s unique ability to represent clients on international levels
  • Successfully defended a Kuwait-based investment company against a claim filed by one of its shareholders demanding to set aside a sale of shares owned by the investment company to a third party.
  • Represented Honda Motor Company Kuwait in litigation cases with their local distributor and agent.
  • Represent Ford Motor Company in connection with the registration of a new Kuwaiti commercial agent, and in connection with the defense of claims in local courts brought by Arabian Motors Group, its previous.

  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Food and beverage
  • Government and public policy
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Natural resources
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Social infrastructure
  • Tourism
  • Transport

  • BA Law, Kuwait University
  • Masters' degree University of Kuwait

  • Litigating lawyer before the Constitutional and Cassation High Court of Kuwai

  • Kuwait Bar Association