Al Alawi Law Firm
Al Alawi & Co is an Omani law firm established in 1982. It is based in Muscat.
Highlights
The firm is generally active in financial and corporate work.
The banking practice is well-versed in the full spectrum of transaction, both local and cross-border, and often works on the full range of lending transactions in Oman. The team regularly support both financiers and issuers and is well regarded for its expertise in supporting Islamic finance instruments involving multiple Shari’a principles.
In corporate work the firm is active in local M&A transactions, often on the seller side, but also regularly works on significant restructuring, corporate governance and capital markets mandates.
Key clients
Key clients include
Salalah Free Zone Company, Oman Arab Bank, Oman Global Logistics Group (ASYAD), Majan Glass Company, Muscat Overseas Group, Al Tasnim Group, Ecolab Inc., DNV GL AS, Ahli Bank, Blue Star Limited, Procter & Gamble, Talabat Electronic & Delivery Services, Tractebel Engineering GmbH, Qatar National Bank, Halliburton Oman and MOL Oman.
Al Busaidy Mansoor Jamal & Co
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.”
MAQ Legal
MAQ Legal is a full-service law firm based in Muscat. The firm has more than 50 years of experience gained in multiple jurisdictions including the UK, Pakistan and Oman. The firm’s practice cuts across banking and finance, debt capital markets, M&A and investment funds. The banking team acts for borrowers and lenders on a variety of transactions including bank-to-bank lending, real estate financing and other syndicated and bilateral financing.
Key clients
The firm’s key clients include Government of the Sultanate of Oman, Ministry of Finance, OQ SAOC, Oman Air SAOC, Sohar International Bank SAOG, and OQ Exploration and Production SAOG.
Al Tamimi & Company
The Omani office of the MENA-wide commercial law firm
Al Tamimi & Company was formed after Al Tamimi joined forces with a local Omani firm, BK law, in 2023. The office is led by Head of Office, Ahmed Al Barwani and is based in Muscat.
The office is particularly active on acquisitions and financings for clients linked with financial services, power, technology and energy sectors.
Key clients
Notable recent clients of the firm include Knauf International, Apollo Global, OQ, Ducab, and Oman Tourism Development Company.
BSA LAW Al Rashdi & Al Barwani Advocates and Legal Consultants
Al Rashdi & Al Barwani Advocates and Legal Consultant is a partner of BSA Al Rashdi & Al Barwani, a partnership established in Muscat in early 2012 between the firm and BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP, a regional law firm founded in 2001.
The firm has a focus on investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, financings and restructurings working with clients linked with the manufacturing, consumer goods and services, real estate, financial services and energy sectors
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Ahli Bank, Qatar National Bank, Fisheries Development Oman, Al Madina Hotel Development, and Alamora Limited.
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
The international law firm
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang has operations across the MENA region. The firm has had an office in Muscat since 2014.
The firm offers its clients corporate, M&A and general commercial advice across several sectors, including energy, hotels and leisure, infrastructure and project finance, life sciences and healthcare, real estate, financial institutions and technology,
media and communications.
In banking, the firm often supports borrowers on financing transactions (both conventional and Islamic facilities) including acquisition finance, project finance and asset finance.
The firm also has a highly competent projects offering, with strength in the electricity and water sectors.
The firm’s notable clients include
Araiban Gas and Oil Development Company, Amazon Data Services Muscat, Atlantic Dawn Unlimited Company, Majis Industrial Services, Oman Power and Water Procurement Company, Oman Broadband Company, Petroleum Development Oman, NAMA Holding Company, Oman Investment Authority, Daleel Petroleum, Oman Aviation Group, OQ, Oman Brunei Investment Company, Zawawi Powertech Engineering,
Savills and Alawi Enterprises.
Dentons
Dentons was one of the earliest international firms to establish in the jurisdiction, opening its Muscat office in 1981. The team has been led by managing partner
Jamie Gibson since 2022. Gibson, who moved to the Middle East in 2008 after starting his career in New Zealand, is focused on corporate transactional work, with a strong record on structuring foreign investments, corporate reorganisations, and M&A. The banking and finance practice is led by Sadaf Buchanan.
The firm regularly advises international and local clients on banking & finance, M&A and capital markets, ranging from IPOs to acquisitions, capital and debt raisings, project finance, and investment fund structuring.
Key Clients
The firm's recent key clients include Asyad Ports & Terminals, Huaxin Investment Co., Value International, Green Energy Oman Consortium, Golden Sands Hotels Company, and Vopak Middle East.
Mohammed Al Barami, Advocacy and Legal Consultants Office
Mohammed Al Barami, Advocacy and Legal Consultants office was first established in 2008 by its founder Mohammed Al Barami in Salalah and has offices in both Muscat and Salalah. The M&A, Energy & Infrastructure, and Corporate Governance teams are led by Abhishek Kalla, managing partner of the Muscat office.
The firm has a particular focus on M&A related work, especially mergers, acquisitions and investments, and works with clients connected with the technology, energy, manufacturing and production sectors.
Key clients
Notable clients of the firm include Services and Trade Company, Vodafone Services, Dhofar International Development and Investment Holding Company, Al Rafaa Trading and Contracting and Aerotrans Global.
Said Al Shahry and Partners (SASLO)
Said Al Shahry and Partners (SASLO)
is a full-service Omani law firm with offices in Muscat, Sohar and Salalah. The firm has been consistently active in capital markets – both equity and debt – advising prominent clients with operations in Oman. Its M&A practice has been similarly visible in the recent past, with complex mandates secured across some of the top sectors in the country.
Key clients
The firm’s key clients include Sohar International Bank SAOG, Petroleum Development Oman, OQ SAOC, Ministry of Finance, and Al-Imam Jabir Bin Zayed Foundation.
Trowers & Hamlins
Headquartered in London, Trowers & Hamlins is full-service law firm with offices across Middle East, North Africa and Europe, including Birmingham, Exeter, Manchester, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Malaysia and Oman. The Omani office was opened in 1980 in Muscat and the firm specializes in capital markets and restructurings, where it advises on sukuk and bond issuance for capital markets and financial restructurings for corporate clients.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include ASYAD Group, ROC Oil Company, Ominvest, Khimji Ramdas, Electricity Holding Company (Nama Group), Bank Muscat, Ahli Bank, Gulf International Bank, and State Bank of India.
