AL JAWHARA BUILDING, AL MUNTAZAH STREET, SHATTI AL QURUM, PO BOX 2991, PC 112, MUSCAT, OMAN
What we say about the firm's legal practice in Oman
Banking and finance
Within Banking and finance, Trowers & Hamlins LLP is a first tier firm,
Trowers & Hamlins is advising the founding committee of the first Islamic bank in Oman, a flagship project involving complex matters of shari’ah compliance as well as matters novel in Omani law; and is also acting as lead counsel to the project lenders in relation to a $170m commitment in project financing for the construction of a new plant for Aluminium Rolling Mill Company, a complex transaction which included agreements to secure natural gas and electricity supply, off-take and usufruct rights. Roger Byrne leads the practice.
Corporate and M&A
Within Corporate and M&A, Trowers & Hamlins LLP is a first tier firm,
Trowers & Hamlins acted for Morgan Stanley in relation to the IPO of shares in Nawras telecoms, a high-profile instruction that ended with the successful raising of $472m. The firm also handled an ASX-listed company’s mining joint venture, involving a complex shareholders and earn-in agreement. Bolstered by the recent recruitment of associate Hina Webb, Charles Schofield’s team also acts for international and Muscat Securities Market listed companies.
Dispute resolution
Within Dispute resolution, Trowers & Hamlins LLP is a first tier firm,
Trowers & Hamlins’ team combines its strong line in energy matters with an impressive mix of tax, general contract, debt recovery and labour disputes. It acted for Co-Ro Foods in a landmark arbitration enforcement case before the Supreme Court, in which it was established that Omani courts will now enforce foreign arbitral awards provided certain conditions are met. The practice is headed by Majid al Toky, who is ‘very strong in negotiation’.
Legal market overview
Within Legal market overview,
International firms with an office presence in the jurisdiction include Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP; DLA Piper Oman LLP; SNR Denton; and Trowers & Hamlins. Each was in a position to report a solid year.
Projects and energy
Within Projects and energy, Trowers & Hamlins LLP is a first tier firm,
Oil and gas specialist Edward Rose leads the team at Trowers & Hamlins, which continues to carry out work in the upstream sector, including in relation to transfers of interests and the trading of investments. The firm is advising a major oil company on the disposal of part of its interest in Block 57 to a new US-based investor, having previously advised the same client on a comprehensive suite of agreements. Other clients include Maersk Oil, and the consortium of Japan’s Marubeni and Chubu Electric Power and Qatar’s QEWC.
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- Corporate and commercial : Commercial contracts
- Corporate and commercial : Flotations: small and mid-cap
- Corporate and commercial : M&A: lower mid-market, £50m-£250m
- Finance : Islamic finance
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- Private client : Agriculture and estates
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- Public sector : Local government
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- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : IT and telecoms
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- Human resources : Employment
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Private finance initiative (PFI)
- Public sector : Local government
- Real estate : Construction
- Real estate : Social housing
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