Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4251

Reduction of lawyers' fees by the court. The two elements to 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 defense raised in an action brought against the client. The court has the same authority where the client seeks dismissal of the action claiming fees from the client and does not confine the response to seeking their reduction. - Assessment of the effort expended by the lawyer and the benefit accruing to the client. A factual matter exclusively for the trial court, provided it is reasonable.