Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3667

Reduction of lawyers’ fees by the court. The two elements that must be followed: the effort expended by the lawyer and the benefit accruing to the principal. Procedures for seeking it. An action brought by the principal or a defence raised in an action brought against the principal. The court has the same authority where the principal seeks dismissal of the action claiming fees and does not confine the request to their reduction. - Assessment of the effort expended by the lawyer and the benefit accruing to the principal. A matter of fact independently determined by the court of merits, provided it is reasonable.