Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 126

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 client. Procedures for claiming it. An action brought by the client or a plea he raises in an action brought against him. The court has the same authority where the client requests dismissal of the action claiming fees from him and does not confine himself to requesting their reduction. - Assessment of the effort expended by the lawyer and the benefit accruing to the client. A matter of fact independently determined by the court determining the merits, provided its assessment is reasonable.