Sammy AlShatti

Game Theory

The Competition Law Playbook:

In the fast-moving world of MENA competition law, staying ahead means understanding the game’s rules. This month’s Law Update issue: Game Theory, unpacks key legal developments, from evolving merger control trends to landmark rulings in the UAE, KSA, Egypt, and Iraq.

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Legal Updates in
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2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.

Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.

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Biography

Sammy AlShatti is a Kuwaiti national and bilingual associate at Al Tamimi & Company, working between the Corporate Commercial and Banking & Finance practice areas in Kuwait.
Sammy has been practicing law in the Middle East since 2018. His unique legal background has positioned him to provide bespoke legal solutions to a variety of clients across a variety of practice areas (mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, financing, fund formation, franchising) and industry sectors (telecommunications, hospitality, financial services, logistics). Sammy’s experience and education have positioned him well to provide legal solutions tailored to meet the individual needs of each of his clients

Recent Experience

Lead associate representing Kuwait Telecommunications Company (the Kuwaiti subsidiary of Saudi Telecommunications Company) in connection with their acquisition of a 100% stake in QualityNet K.S.C.P. for USD 93,043,126. Specifically, drafted purchase price mechanism used in the Share Purchase Agreement. Additional responsibilities included reviewing disclosure letter, negotiating the terms of the share purchase agreement and conducting due diligence on the target..