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MUSCAT INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, MEZZANINE FLOOR, BAIT AL FALAJ STREET, PO BOX 686, 112 MUSCAT, OMAN
Tel:
Work +968 24814466
Fax:
Fax +968 24812256
Web:
www.amjoman.com
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Oman

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is a second tier firm,

Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co remains the favoured port of call for Clifford Chance’s Dubai base, and provides a wide-ranging service for commercial and investment banks and corporates. The team advised MB Holding on the maiden high-yield bond issue by a subsidiary of an Omani corporate entity with an international listing. Mansoor Jamal Malik is a well-connected and widely respected figure in Oman.

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is a second tier firm,

Mansoor Jamal Malik of Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is ‘a very significant lawyer’, and he heads a department considered to be ‘an Omani practice managed along Western lines’. Benefiting from a long and fruitful association with Clifford Chance, the firm carries out a mix of commercial and big-ticket work. One highlight saw the team advise Octal Petrochemicals on the $562m expansion of its production facility, a deal involving a syndicate of local banks. Other clients include Boots, Accenture and Veritas.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is a second tier firm,

Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co’s wide-ranging litigation team is headed by Simon Ward, who has extensive experience in the jurisdiction and particular expertise in arbitration and risk management. The 16-associate team is also active in construction and engineering disputes.

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, Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is a second tier firm,

Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co acted as local counsel in the sponsorship of a major new power and desalination project in Sohar. The firm is particularly active in the petrochemicals and telecoms sectors. The highly regarded Mansoor Jamal Malik is the main contact.

Shipping

Within Shipping, Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is a first tier firm,

Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co has an extensive shipping practice. One highlight saw Mansoor Jamal Malik’s team advises Hutchison Port Holdings on the management of Sohar Industrial Port.


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