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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 advises banks and corporates engaged in project and acquisition financings, as well as handling capital markets transactions. Led by senior associate Marcus Pery, the firm acted for ICICI Bank on a $48m loan provided to Shiv-Vani Oil & Gas. Other highlights included advising local telecoms company Nawras on its $500m IPO. Notably, this the first time an IPO had taken place in Oman on the basis of a book-building exercise.
Corporate and M&A
Within Corporate and M&A, Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is a second tier firm,
Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is involved in a mix of day-to-day commercial work, establishment of businesses in the region and big-ticket M&A mandates for both domestic and international corporates. Overseen by the highly revered and ‘very experienced’ and ‘knowledgeable’ Mansoor Jamal Malik, the team recently acted for Jindal Steel & Power on its $464m acquisition of Shadeed Iron & Steel from Al Gaith Holding. Malik was also at the forefront of one of the other major M&A mandates handled by the firm – the acquisition of Al Ahlia Insurance Company from its holding company by Royal Sun Alliance. Senior associates Faiz Khan, Ahmed Hashim and Ardeshir Patel are also key members of the team.
Dispute resolution
Within Dispute resolution, Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is a second tier firm,
Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co successfully represented Suez SMN in the ICC arbitration brought against it by an Omani governmental authority. It also successfully defended a multinational automotive company in an agency dispute brought against it by an Omani agent, for the recovery of compensation due to the alleged unjustified termination of the agency agreement. Senior associates Simon Ward and Mohammed Yousef are recommended.
Legal market overview
Within Legal market overview,
Despite this slight blip in fortunes, the area is still an attractive region for foreign firms including SNR Denton, Trowers & Hamlins, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, and most recently DLA Piper Oman, who compete with domestic big hitters such as Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co and Said Al-Shahry Law Office.
Projects and energy
Within Projects and energy, Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is a second tier firm,
Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co provides a ‘very good level of service’ to a raft of local and international banks, developers and project companies engaged in energy projects. The team recently advised BankMuscat in the $200m financing of a large deep water jetty in the Sohar Industrial Port area. Mansoor Jamal Malik and senior associate Lorenzo Bruttomesso are ‘very competent’ and provide ‘attention to detail’.
Shipping
Within Shipping, Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is a first tier firm,
As well as advising international and local clients on domestic maritime laws and on the arrest and seizure of vessels in Omani waters, Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co also handles corporate and commercial work for a number of industry specific clients including Salalah Free Zone.
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