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 role on a 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.
Al Busaidy Mansoor Jamal & Co advised Bank Nizwa on the acquisition of five vessels by the Sinbad Group though its SPVs. The five vessels were financed through four separate bilateral facilities granted to the two SPVs. The team was led by Marcus Pery and the transaction closed at various points in November 2024, December 2024, and February 2025.
The firm’s projects and banking teams are also advising on the development of a polysilicon production facility to be established in the Sohar Freezone with a production capacity of 100 kilo tonnes per annum (KPTA) of high-purity silicon substrate. The projects team is advising the developer on all aspects of Omani law, including foreign investment laws, free zone regulations, corporate structure, and land laws. The banking team acted as legal advisors to United Solar Polysilicon (FZC) as borrower in relation to a bridge loan facility from Bank Dhofar and a term facility from Bank Dhofar and Future Fund Oman for the construction and development of the facility. The financing part of the transaction closed in August 2024 and November 2024.
OQ SAOC and its subsidiaries; Nama Holding and its subsidiaries; Oman Investment Authority; Bank Muscat SAOG and Meethaq Islamic Banking; Bank Nizwa SAOG; EDF; Sembcorp Utilities PTE Limited ; ACME Solar Holding (P) Ltd ; Jindal Green Steel LLC; United Solar Polysilicon (FZC) SPC
“Extensive knowledge of the capital market landscape in Oman.” (Capital Markets)
“Very strong technically, advice is pragmatic and commercial, high level of responsiveness, very efficient.” (Capital Markets)
“They are top quality and the best law firm in Oman. Very knowledgeable, prompt in their feedback and very professional.” (Capital Markets)
“Mr. Mansoor Jamal Malik and his team are highly experienced professionals who consistently deliver outstanding service.” (Private Equity)
“Al Busaidy Mansoor Jamal & Co. has been very pragmatic in their solution-oriented approach which any GC would expect from top law firm.” (Project Development)
“Ardeshir Patel is very responsive, commercially-driven, very pragmatic.” (Capital Markets)
“Ardeshir Patel is very knowledgeable and responsive. He is a problem solver. He has great attitude and communication skills.” (Capital Markets)
“Ahmed Al Busaidy is doing very well. He is very experienced in corporate and a problem solver.” (Private Equity)
“Armughan Ashfaq is accessible and responsible. He has good knowledge of the Omani capital market landscape.” (Capital Markets)
“Chaudhary Ali is an extremely well research-oriented associate with problem solving ability.” (Project Development)
“Mansoor Jamal Malik is an extremely experienced lawyer and has an in depth knowledge of project development and has helped us navigate our way forward with a lot of counterparties.” (Project Development)
Testimonials 2023-2024
“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)
“Expertise in Islamic banking and finance, ease of communication, turnaround time and available.” (Banking & Finance)
"They are highly professional and have all departments to cater to the need of our company.” (Banking & Finance)
“Highly experienced team and their expertise.” (Capital Markets: Equity)
“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.” (Capital Markets: High Yield)
“Professionalism, command of the subject, experience, customer service.” (Financial Services Regulatory)
“Thorough knowledge, prompt response, willing to go the extra mile.” (Investment Funds: Registered Funds)
“Professional, they always meet the timeline.” (M&A)
"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.” (M&A)
“Good advice and always available.” (M&A)
“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.” (M&A)
“Very good local and regional legal knowledge. Response and delivery times are very good.” (Project Development: Energy)
“Generally prompt/responsive; reasonable in terms of fees.” (Project Development: Energy)
"The firm is extremely responsive. Proactive and commercial approach.” (Project Finance)
“They know the power sector in Oman really well. Their advice is always on point - commercially-minded and accurate.” (Project Finance)
“The response time is excellent and the advise received covers all the aspects of the matter under discussion including legal, regulatory and financial implications.” (Project Finance)
“Professional advice up to completion of the objectives and availability.” (Restructuring & Insolvency)
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.”
