Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1021

Reduction of lawyers' fees by the court. The two factors that must be followed: the effort expended by the lawyer and the benefit accruing to the client. Procedures for seeking it. An action brought by the client or a defence he raises to an action brought against him. - The court of first instance has jurisdiction to hear the application for reduction, whether it is the circuit that heard the merits of the case for which fees are claimed or another circuit. The reason therefor. Departure from it. Its consequence.