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 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.
Al Rashdi & Al Barwani Advocates and Legal Consultants
Al Rashdi & Al Barwani Advocates and Legal Consultant is a partner of BSA Bin Shabib, 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 the National Bank of Oman, Fisheries Development Oman and Al Safi Danone Company.
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, BAE Systems, Standard Chartered Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Priora Management.
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.
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/Debt Management Office of the Government of Oman, Oman Investment Authority, Majis Industrial Services, Investment Co, TAV Operation Services Sohar International, J P Morgan and Standard Chartered Bank.
Mohammed Al Barami, Advocacy and Legal Consultants Office
Mohammed Al Barami, Advocacy and Legal Consultants office was first established in 2008 by its founder and managing partner Mohammed Bin Suhail Al Barami in Salalah and has offices in both Muscat and Salalah.
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 The Capital Markets Authority of Oman, Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Oman Investment Authority (OIA), Rakiza Fund, Nama Group, (ITHCA), Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), Oman Global Logistics Group (ASYAD), Oman Broadband Company, Ooredoo Oman, Ominvest, Bestway Group Schlumberger and Nissan Motors.
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 Nakheel Oman Development Company, Sohar International Bank, Muscat Finance, Maisarah Islamic Banking Services, Bank Dhofar, Takaful Oman, Bank Muscat, Arab Banking Corporation, Meethaq Islamic Banking, National Bank of Oman and Central Bank of Oman.
Yaqdhan Al Busaidi Law Firm in association with Dentons
Established in 1981, Yaqdhan Al Busaidi Law Firm in association with Dentons was one of the earliest international firms in Oman. The firm is located in Muscat and is led by office managing partner Jamie Gibson. The firm is active in providing legal advisory services to international and local clients on banking, M&A and capital markets deals ranging from IPOs to M&A, capital raisings, project finance, debts and investment funds.
Key clients
The key clients of the firm are Oman Electricity Transmission Company, National Bank of Oman, Electricity Holding Company, Hempel, Oman Air, Khazaen Development and Investment Company, Oman Investment Authority and Oman Arab Bank.
