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Addleshaw Goddard Offices

Addleshaw Goddard
BEACH ONE, SHATTI AL QURUM
PO BOX 4, PC 102
AL QURUM, MUSCAT
Oman
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Addleshaw Goddard > The Legal 500 Rankings

Oman > Banking and finance Tier 1

Addleshaw Goddard's well-regarded team stands out for its 'strong knowledge of the law and Islamic finance'. Practice head Roger Byrne draws on his extensive experience in the region to advise on corporate, infrastructure and project finance matters, and routinely advises issuers on debt capital market transactions and sponsors on establishing investment funds. Senior associate James Shaw assists with real estate finance, leveraged and acquisition finance and asset finance transactions.

Practice head(s):

Roger Byrne

Other key lawyers:

James Shaw

Testimonials

‘Unique expertise. Competitive fees. Quality work. Quick turnaround time. Value-added services. Approachable. Responsible. ’

‘Strong knowledge of the law and Islamic finance. Good judgement and decision-making skills. Research and analytical skills. Drafting skills. Good communication and listening skills. Special mention for James Shaw for his dedication and support.’

‘The team is well organized and works closely together to deliver a professional and timely response to the client’s requirements. Their fees are reasonable and proportionate to the required work.’

Key clients

Bank Muscat

The Pearl Real Estate Investment Fund

Qatar Investment Authority

bp

Oman Investment Authority

State Grid International Development

National Bank of Oman

Vision Insurance Company

OQ

Suhail Bahwan Group

Zubair Corporation

LG Electronics Inc.

Omantel

Sohar International Bank

Bank Dhofar

HSBC Bank Oman

Bank Nizwa

Ahli Bank

Oman Arab Bank

Commercial Bank

Work highlights

  • Advising The Zubair Holding SAOC and its Group Companies on the restructure of its US$ 1.8 billion existing bank debts from over 20 Omani and regional banks.
  • Advising the Ahli Bank led syndicate on the project financing of the US$ 444,000,000 conventional and Islamic term loan facilities to Oman Broadband Company SAOC (OBC) to fund the expansion of its fibre optic infrastructure in Oman.
  • Advising Gulf International Bank and Mashreqbank in relation to the US$ 220,000,000 construction development finance facility for the construction and development of the St Regis Hotel and Apartment project at Al Mouj Muscat and associated security package.

Oman > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Oliver Stevens heads the 'professional team' at Addleshaw Goddard, which continues to advise Bank Nizwa on its proposed merger with Sohar International Bank. The practice remains active in high-profile takeover and merger mandates. Stevens is 'a stand-out partner' with an excellent reputation for handling regional and international corporate and M&A matters. Ma’athir Al Busaidi brings expertise in advising on Oman corporate and regulatory law, and associate Eithar Al Kiyumi is ‘a rising star in the Omani legal landscape’.

Practice head(s):

Oliver Stevens

Other key lawyers:

Ma’athir Al Busaidi; Eithar Al Kiyumi

Testimonials

‘They are a professional team with excellent knowledge of the industry and always provide proper and accurate information and advice as and when required. The team is diversified and very collaborative. Billing is also very reasonable and proportionate to the required services and completed work.’

‘Oliver Stevens is the stand-out partner. He is always supportive and available as and when required to provide the proper advice and support.’

‘This team manages to combine outstanding international expertise with on-the-ground, Omani law know-how.’

‘Oliver Stevens – Absolutely committed to his clients. Always goes the extra mile.’

‘Eithar Al-Kiyumi – A rising star in the Omani legal landscape. Diligent, intelligent and knowledgeable.’

Key clients

Bank Muscat

The Pearl Real Estate Investment Fund

Qatar Investment Authority

bp

Oman Investment Authority

State Grid International Development

Vision Insurance Company

OQ

Suhail Bahwan Group

Zubair Corporation

LG Electronics Inc.

Omantel

Bank Dhofar

Work highlights

  • Advised Vision Insurance Company on its US$ 76 million merger with Oman Qatar Insurance Company.
  • Advised Rakiza on its joint venture with Helios Towers, which acquired Omantel’s passive telecommunications tower infrastructure portfolio for US$ 495 million.

Oman > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Addleshaw Goddard has a highly regarded litigation practice in Oman. The team brings expertise in advising on contentious energy, utilities and construction matters, as well as handling commercial and debt recovery disputes. Gorvinder Pannu is a key name for employment disputes, and co-heads the practice with Nic Henrikson, who is well versed in acting in ICC, LCIA and SIAC arbitration cases. Saif Al Mamari has a solid track record in advising on commercial litigation; Nasser Al Habsi focuses on energy, infrastructure and partnership disputes; and associate Mohammed Al Siyab acts on shareholder litigation, banking disputes and white-collar criminal investigations.

Practice head(s):

Nic Henrikson; Gorvinder Pannu

Other key lawyers:

Nasser Al Habsi; Saif Al Mamari; Mohammed Al Siyab

Testimonials

‘This team provides robust, practical, no-nonsense advice.’

‘Nic Henrikson has that valuable ability of quickly being able identify the key issues and advise on them unambiguously.’

‘Nic Henrikson and Nasser Al Habsi provide excellent leadership for Addleshaw Goddard Oman in this area, as well as great advice that displays a combination of a good knowledge of Omani law as well as the equally valued ability to set it in a commercial context. ’

‘Nic Henrikson is very easy to deal with, commercial and sharp – highly recommended.’

Key clients

HSBC

Raysut Cement Company

Standard Chartered Bank

A global management consultancy

An Omani port operator

Work highlights

  • Acting for HSBC Oman in two disputes against its debtors; in one instance, against the debtor’s guarantors.
  • Acting for Weltech Oman in a shareholder dispute.
  • Represented a major international bank before the Primary Court of Oman in a claim brough against a major company in liquidation and its associated guarantors.

Oman > Projects and energy Tier 2

Led by project finance expert Roger Byrne, the team at Addleshaw Goddard acts for governments, exploration and production companies, EPC contractors, project developers, banks and private equity houses across the full spectrum of oil and gas sector matters. Utilities, transport and infrastructure are other key sector strengths for the group. Associate James Shaw is a key name.

Practice head(s):

Roger Byrne

Other key lawyers:

James Shaw

Key clients

National Bank of Oman SAOG – Muzn Islamic Finance and Qatar Islamic Bank QPSC

Bank Muscat SAOG as Mandated Lead Arrangers

Oman Arab Bank SAOG

Ahli Bank SAOG as syndicate leader

Gulf International Bank B.S.C. and Mashreqbank psc

Qatari Diar Ras Al Hadd Developments SAOC

Work highlights

  • Advising Oman Arab SAOG as mandated lead arrangers in respect of a US$46m secured term loan finance facility provided to KCA Deutag Energy LLC for the construction and operation of 2 oil rigs required for drilling contracts with Petroleum Development Oman LLC in Oman.
  • Advising the Mandated Lead Arrangers in relation to a conventional and Islamic project financing of US$ 239m provided to Muscat Bay Integrated Tourism Complex.
  • Advising National Bank of Oman SAOG and Qatar Islamic Bank QPSC on a secured US$ 94m project finance term loan to Bin Sheikh Holding LLC and Bin Al Sheikh Holding WLL.

Addleshaw Goddard > Firm Profile

The firm: Addleshaw Goddard is committed to delivering outstanding value and to doing all it can to help clients succeed in their ambitions. By understanding what really matters to clients, spending time in their markets and through finding new and better ways to deliver and price its services, clients report time and again that the firm’s investment in them, allied with first-rate technical expertise, sets Addleshaw Goddard apart. Addleshaw Goddard is also recognised for its differentiated approach to attracting, retaining and developing great people. The firm offers a full range of commercial legal services from its offices in the UK, Dubai, Hong Kong, Oman, Qatar and Singapore. As part of an increasing focus on the Asia Pacific region, the firm also has a formal alliance with Tokyo-based Hashidate Law office.

The firm’s network of preferred firms is extensive and covers all major jurisdictions and regions, in particular Europe, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Brazil, India, South East Asia, Korea and China.

The firm’s preferred firms are all well regarded in their home jurisdictions, and are all significant, independent, commercial law firms capable of delivering a quality of service commensurate with Addleshaw Goddard. Addleshaw Goddard enjoys close but non-exclusive relationships of mutual trust and commitment with these firms, supported by a high level of personal contact through regular meetings both in the UK and overseas.

Working independently, and also alongside the preferred firms, Addleshaw Goddard has built up a wealth of insight and specialist expertise in all the major jurisdictions. The firm draws this knowledge together through multidisciplinary international groups. The Africa, India, Korea and Malaysia business groups are highly regarded.

The firm’s client portfolio is testament to its strength and range of expertise, including financial institutions, public sector bodies, successful businesses and private individuals. It is a leading advisor to FTSE 100 companies, and a market leader across the firm’s operating divisions – commercial services, corporate, finance and projects, litigation and real estate – as well as in its four chosen sectors: financial services, government, energy and infrastructure, retail and consumer, and property.

Areas of practice: In Muscat, Oman, legal services are provided through Addleshaw Goddard (Middle East) LLP’s association with Nasser Al Habsi & Saif Al Mamari Law Firm as an integrated practice, providing advice to both Omani and non-Omani clients.

The combination of an experienced Oman-based team with a wealth of expertise advising clients with business interests in the GCC, the firm’s absolute commitment to developing long-term relationships, and the firm’s experience of doing business in this region across a range of legal disciplines means that Addleshaw Goddard has the right experience and credentials to support the opportunity of growth anticipated in the years to come, wherever it may occur.

The Muscat office provides corporate, finance, projects, litigation and infrastructure and ancillary legal services, as well as disputes capability to ensure all necessary support is given for clients engaged in corporate and commercial activities in Oman.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Banking Roger Byrne
Banking Martin Brown
Islamic finance Roger Byrne
Islamic finance Martin Brown
Commercial services Oliver Stevens
Construction Andrew Greaves
Corporate Oliver Stevens
Employment Gorvinder Pannu
Energy Oliver Stevens
Healthcare Oliver Stevens
International arbitration Andrew Greaves
Litigation Andrew Greaves
Litigation Saif Al Mamari
M&A Oliver Stevens
M&A Andrew Johnston
Private client Oliver Stevens
Private equity Oliver Stevens
Private equity Andrew Johnston
Projects Roger Byrne
Projects Andrew Greaves
Real estate Louise Vun

Staff Figures

Number of lawyers : 800+
at this office : 8

Languages

The firm's lawyers are fluent in languages spoken across Europe
the GCC
Africa and Asia

Other

Contact : Roger Byrne
Other offices : Doha
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