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CENTRAL BANK STREET, PO BOX 1288, 112 RUWI, MUSCAT, OMAN
Tel:
Work +968 24 603 123
Fax:
Fax +968 24 603 400
Web:
www.saslo.com
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Oman

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, Said Al-Shahry Law Office is a third tier firm,

The departure of Alastair Neale from Said Al-Shahry Law Office was offset to some extent by recruitment at mid-level. Stephen Sayer’s ‘dedicated’ team acts for a significant number of banks including Wells Fargo, RBS, HSBC Middle East, and State Bank of India in Oman. It retains its traditional strength advising banks in relation to projects.

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, Said Al-Shahry Law Office is a third tier firm,

Local big-hitter Said Al-Shahry Law Office acted for the Oman International Development and Investment Company on a large tourist development project, a significant aspect of the Sultanate’s drive to diversify tourism. Andrew Kincaid’s team also acts for Dhofar Power in relation to significant developments in the electricity sector in Oman, and is active in major cross-border M&A.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Said Al-Shahry Law Office is a second tier firm,

David Ball’s growing team at Said Al-Shahry Law Office has seen an increase in employment matters, acting for both employers and employees, and also reports an increase in construction arbitrations. Ball, who was recently named the Court of Appeal arbitrator in a major construction project, is appreciated for his ‘personal strengths and leadership qualities’.

Legal market overview

Within Legal market overview,

In terms of local firms with Western-style management, Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co and Said Al-Shahry Law Office remain the best ports of call.

Projects and energy

Within Projects and energy, Said Al-Shahry Law Office is a third tier firm,

Said Al-Shahry Law Office is handling an increasing amount of FIDIC-related work, as Oman moves towards international contractual models; for instance, it acted for The GUTech University in Oman, documenting the construction of a university campus on a 500,000sq m greenfield site at Halban. Andrew Kincaid is the main contact.

Shipping

Within Shipping, Said Al-Shahry Law Office is a first tier firm,

Said Al-Shahry Law Office advises Oman Drydock Company on Oman’s first double drydock facility in Duqm.


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