Al Busaidy Mansoor Jamal & Co was established over 40 years ago in 1979. It currently operates out of an office in Muscat.
The firm generally has a local counsel role on a good share of the market’s most significant financial and corporate deals in both the public and the private sector. Banking, capital markets, M&A and project finance are all areas of expertise.
Highlights
During the research period the firm was especially active in acquisitions, mergers, IPOs, financings and project deals for clients linked with financial services, investment funds, manufacturing and production, renewable energy, natural resources, technology and real estate among others.
Testimonials
Banking
“The firm's dedication to excellence was evident throughout our collaboration. From the meticulous drafting of legal documents to the insightful guidance provided during negotiations, the team consistently demonstrated a commitment to delivering high-quality service. Also, the professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail were truly commendable.”
Banking and finance
“Expertise in Islamic banking and finance, ease of communication, turnaround time and available.”
"They are highly professional and have all departments to cater to the need of our company.”
Capital markets: Equity
“Highly experienced team and their expertise.”
Capital markets: High yield
“AMJ has strong team and provides timely and practical advice. The prospectuses and other deliverables are of top-notch quality. They have good relationships with the regulators.”
Financial services regulatory
“Professionalism, command of the subject, experience, customer service.”
Investment funds: Registered funds
“Thorough knowledge, prompt response, willing to go the extra mile.”
M&A
“Professional, they always meet the timeline.”
"AMJ (led by Mansoor Jamal) have a wealth of experience and have acted on all transactions of note in Oman which places them in a great position to advise on transactions. They are very knowledgeable about local law aspects and commercial and practical in advising how to navigate these aspects.”
“Good advice and always available.”
“Extremely knowledgeable and experienced in local law aspects having acted on all major/first of a kind transactions in Oman. Very practical and commercial in providing local law advice.”
Project development: Energy
“Very good local and regional legal knowledge. Response and delivery times are very good.”
“Generally prompt/responsive; reasonable in terms of fees.”
Project finance
"The firm is extremely responsive. Proactive and commercial approach.”
“They know the power sector in Oman really well. Their advice is always on point - commercially-minded and accurate.”
“The response time is excellent and the advise received covers all the aspects of the matter under discussion including legal, regulatory and financial implications.”
Restructuring and insolvency
“Professional advice up to completion of the objectives and availability.”
Ahmed Said Al Busaid
“He is very professional and had good connections for knowledge.”
Armughan Ashfaq
“Armughan is very helpful, accessible and dependable.”
“Professional, committed, subject matter expert.”
“Detail oriented and good in response.”
“Response time and accessibility is very good. Understanding of our industry and the local laws is excellent.”
Mansoor Jamal Malik
“Extremely knowledgeable about the law, has been involved in all material transactions and well connected with the regulators in Oman. Very practical and commercial in giving advice, focused on finding solutions rather than simply stating the law.”
“Given his vast knowledge and experience in the local market, he is extremely precise in terms of advice which is always practical and commercial, which allows us and clients to be very decisive.”
“Extremely responsive. Commercial and balanced advice. Great value for money.”
“Exceptional legal representation, deep understanding of the Banking law and best practices, excellent client service skills.”
“Accurate and helpful advice, concise and useful.”
Zarrar Mir
“Listens to feedback, provides innovative solutions, has great turnaround time and friendly and ease to approach.”
Ardeshir Patel
“He has excellent drafting skills and very good knowledge of International and Oman laws.”
“Great advice and always available.”
Ravinder Singh
“Good client management, quick to respond and deliver.”
"Quite responsive in general.”
Key clients
The firm’s notable clients include the Acme Solar Holdings, Ad-Dhahirah Generating Co, Ahli Bank, Government of Oman, Franks International ME, Habib Bank, Bank Muscat, JP Morgan, Muscat Bourse, ACWA, OHI Group of Companies and Doosan Heavy Industries, to name a few.
