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Oman
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Oman > Banking and finance Tier 1
Sadaf Buchanan leads the banking team at Dentons‘s Oman office, where she has almost 20 years of experience in restructuring and finance across the Middle East. She is also actively supporting the development of the capital markets through her work with Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association, and has co-founded Sayyidaat Dentons, the firm’s women’s network. Counsel Justine Harding acts for international and local banks, borrowers and issuers on local and cross-border transactions, including debt capital markets transactions. The firm is particularly strong in infrastructure and project finance, particularly in oil and gas projects. ÂPractice head(s):
Sadaf Buchanan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Dentons provides a very experienced team with broad specialities in the Omani market. They are very customer-centric and professional in dealing with their clients, which makes them reliable long term partners.’
‘When working with Sadaf Buchanan we know we are getting high quality advisory. Her in-depth understanding of the local market combined with her high professional standards, in a market where not many people hold up to the high standards, make her a very valuable asset to her clients.’
Key clients
Mohammed Al Barwani Holding Co LLC
Energy Development Oman SAOC
Al Shawamikh Oil Services SAOC
Work highlights
- Advised Mohammed Al Barwani Holding Co LLC on an exchange offer, whereby the existing sukuk issued by the company in 2016 was exchanged for new securities, we advised on extending maturities and amending covenants.
- Advised as Oman and English law counsel in relation to its debut US$2.5 billion term loan credit facility.
Oman > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
As the largest international law firm operating in the Sultanate, Dentons is well versed in Omani commercial companies law, the procedures and formalities relating to corporate entities, the inbound investment regime and regulatory issues. Jamie Gibson focuses on M&A, joint ventures, business establishment and equity capital markets, while Yaqdhan Al Busaidi is active on commercial transactions. ÂPractice head(s):
Jamie Gibson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Deep knowledge of the local practice tailored to the needs of a global client. Diverse and specialized team. Prompt availability with a fast and efficient response.’
‘ Jamie Gibsons is responsive and his team is very efficient. ’
Key clients
Oman Electricity Transmission Company SAOC
National Bank of Oman SAOG
Electricity Holding Company SAOC (Nama Group)
Hempel A/S
Oman Air SAOC
Khazaen Development and Investment Company
the investment manager of Gulf-Japan Food Fund
Oman Investment Authority (OIA)
Oman Arab Bank SAOG (OAB)
Work highlights
- Advised Hempel on its acquisition of a paint manufacturing company.
- Advised Electricity Holding Company SAOC (Nama Group) on the restructuring of the Oman water and electricity sector.
- Advised Energy Development Oman SAOC on its debut US$2.5bn loan facility following the historic establishment of the company.
Oman > Dispute resolution Tier 1
At Dentons, Dali Al Habboub has more than 20 years litigating at all levels of Omani courts on disputes ranging from oil and gas, through to construction, employment and TMT. He also overseas the firm's growing international arbitration and insurance practice. Fellow practice co-head, Yaqdhan Al Busaidi is the lead partner for commercial, criminal and civil disputes. Senior associate Wafa Al Shuaibi assist with telecom and tax cases and international arbitration.Practice head(s):
Dali Al Habboub; Yaqdhan Al Busaidi
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund
Al Sulaimi Group Holding
Petroleum Development Oman LLC (PDO)
Dyncorp International LLC
Petroleum Development Oman LLC (PDO)
Shell Development Oman; Shell International; Shell International Pension
First Abu Dhabi Bank (Oman branch)
Work highlights
- Continuing to represent International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund in relation to losses arising from the sinking of the Nesa-R3, a tanker carrying 816 tonnes of bitumen off the Port of Sultan Qaboos in Oman in 2013.
- Defending Petroleum Development Oman LLC in a claim of damages filed by Sunfer Estructuras, Sociedad Limitada and others, claiming compensation for an alleged infringement of industrial intellectual property rights.
- Representing Dyncorp International LLC in over 200 collective claims relating to terminations as a result of a change in the terms of a contract between the company and the US Ministry of Defence.
Oman > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Taking over as managing partner from the outgoing Andrew Figgins, Dentons‘s corporate partner Jamie Gibson has 14 years of experience in advising clients on general corporate matters in Oman and the wider Middle East, demonstrating particular proficiency in the defence, construction, manufacturing, mining and infrastructure sectors. Construction specialist Yasser Taqi is the team’s newest partner and is noted as ‘an excellent lawyer with a sharp mind and commendable attitude’. Focusing on oil and gas, power and water projects, he frequently works alongside a wider multidisciplinary team on the firm’s standout projects and transactions.Practice head(s):
Jamie Gibson; Yasser Taqi
Testimonials
‘The team is really knowledgeable of the laws in this area. They also have vast experience with several cases and clients to support it.’
‘Yasser Taqi is fully dedicated to us as clients and provides excellent service, advice, and support when needed. He brings in relevant members of their team as per the requirements of the task in hand.’
‘Yasser Taqi is an excellent lawyer with a sharp mind and commendable attitude. He is responsive and helpful, and an invaluable resource to have on the panel.’
Key clients
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning (previously The Supreme Council for Planning)
Marasi Duqm LLC
Muscat National Development and Investment Company SAOC (ASAAS)
Work highlights
- Advising The Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning on the development agreements, construction contracts, and consultancy service contracts in respect of a new affordable housing development.
- Advising the developer, Marasi Duqm LLC on Oman’s first ever scheme to sell residential and commercial units on a usufruct basis (leasehold basis) rather than the conventional free hold basis. agreements).
- Advisng Muscat National Development and Investment Company SAOC on a mixed-use development project – The project involves the development of 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, an edutainment centre, a theme park, aquatic zoo, residential property and commercial and retail components. Advising on all legal aspects of this flagship development.
Oman > Projects and energy Tier 2
Dentons’s practice spans the full energy value chain as well as regulatory compliance, project structuring, construction, financing and disputes. Yasser Taqi has 10 years’ experience working on a wide range of projects across the GCC, and is experienced across a range of different sectors including construction, energy and renewables. He recently advised Tabreed Oman on acquiring Al Mouj’s Muscat district cooling plant and negotiating a concession agreement for the operation and expansion of the district cooling network.Practice head(s):
Yasser Taqi
Testimonials
‘Excellent team, great diversity and very responsive. Overall it was a pleasure to work with such a commercially minded team that deliver every time.’
‘Excellent experience and timely billing. Committed to the deadline and collaborative.’
‘Yasser Taqi keep constant follow up and update the client on the progress of the work.’
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Key clients
InterContinental Energy (ICE)
ACME Cleantech Solutions Pte
TotalEnergies Oman
Tabreed Oman SAOC
Oman Environmental Services Company SAOC (Be’ah)
Work highlights
- Advising on ICE’s investments in both Oman and Dubai, legal establishment of project companies, employment of staff, land and regulatory matters, reviewing project agreements, financing and compliance issues.
- Advising ACME Cleantech Solutions on suitable investment instruments such as optionally convertible preference shares. We are now establishing the O&M/EPC entity and are also assisting them on conversion of the project company (Green Hydrogen & Chemicals SPC) to a joint stock company.
- Advising Tabreed Oman on acquiring Al Mouj’s Muscat district cooling plant and negotiating a concession agreement for the operation and expansion of the district cooling network.
Oman > Shipping Tier 2
Yasser Taqi and Dali Al Habboub are the lead contacts at Dentons‘s Muscat office for transactions involving ships, registration, port regulations and shipping disputes. The team also advises clients on related ancillary commodities matters, including minerals, crude oil, petroleum products and LNG. Andrew Figgins left the practice in late 2022.Practice head(s):
Yasser Taqi; Dali Al Habboub
Key clients
International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund
Work highlights
- Continue to represent the Fund in relation to losses arising from the sinking of the Nesa-R3, a tanker carrying 816 tonnes of bitumen off the Port of Sultan Qaboos in Oman in 2013.
United Arab Emirates > Real estate
Dentons services some of the region’s largest landlords, occupiers, developers and financial institutions across a wide range of real estate and property matters. The practice operates from Dubai and is led by head of corporate Iain Black, in hand with Nick Simpson who has recently overseen a substantial increase in the volume of work related to franchising, agreements and registration, and REITs and sukuk transactions. Senior associate Joe Carroll is highly regarded, particularly for financings, hospitality and mixed-use projects.Practice head(s):
Nick Simpson; Iain Black
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Joe Carroll is excellent and applies deep knowledge of the real estate market to his clients needs.’
Key clients
ADQ
Al Masaood
Asyad Group
DAMAC Real Estate Development Limited
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB)
Inmarsat Global Limited
Keyz Investment Enterprises
National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed)
Majid Al Futtaim (MAF)
Al Farwaniya Property Developments LLC
Alamar Foods
MENA Infrastructure Fund
Sweetheart Kitchen
Noor Bank PJSC
Gulf Related (part of the Related group of companies, one of the largest real estate developers in the USA)
SENAAT (General Holding Corporation PJSC) (one of the UAE’s largest industrial investment companies)
Work highlights
- As exclusive legal counsel to a PIF subsidiary, advising on the roll-out of AMC’s cinemas across the Kingdom, including advising upon lease and development agreements, supplier contracts, construction, fit-out and consultancy contracts and ongoing advice in respect of SCC’s joint venture with AMC.
- Advising Emaar Hospitality Group on its suite of hotel management agreements and branded residence agreements.
Dentons > Firm Profile
Dentons is the world’s largest law firm. Our global team builds agile, tailored solutions to meet the local, national and global needs of private and public clients of all sizes all over the world. We are the first truly polycentric global law firm and our structure affords flexibility in responding to client business needs wherever in the world they arise.
Our presence in the Middle East is among the largest of any international law firm and spans the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt and our offices collaborate closely both across the region and internationally. With over 50 years of experience in these markets, our long-standing relationships with government officials, financial institutions and other intermediaries provide a strategic advantage for our clients.
Established in 1981, Dentons was one of the earliest international firms to open its doors in Oman and has steadily grown to become the largest international law firm operating in the Sultanate. We are truly in and of the community, with long-standing relationships with local business communities, governments and regulatory authorities.
We provide local and international clients with a full range of Oman and English law advice, combining local knowledge with our formidable global presence and multi-jurisdictional capabilities. Our clients include Oman government entities (both ministries and commercial companies), many of Oman’s best-known public and private companies and international companies.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Office Managing Partner | Andrew Figgins | andrew.figgins@dentons.com | +968 2457 3044 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Dali Al Habboub | Dali has more than twenty years of experience in dispute resolution and… | View Profile | |
Yaqdhan Al-Busaidi | Yaqdhan is a partner in Yaqdhan Al Busaidi Law Firm, a leading… | View Profile | |
Sadaf Buchanan | Sadaf heads up the tier 1 ranked Banking and Finance team in… | View Profile | |
Andrew Figgins | Andrew is the Managing Partner of Dentons’ Muscat office, and also heads… | View Profile | |
Jamie Gibson | Jamie is head of the tier 1 ranked Corporate team in Muscat… | View Profile | |
Justine Harding | Justine has over 10 years experience in banking and finance and has… | View Profile | |
Darshi Sanganee | Darshi is an Indian lawyer and a qualified Company Secretary and is… | View Profile | |
Yasser Taqi | Yasser is an English qualified lawyer working with the Energy, Transport and… | View Profile | |
Simon Topping | Simon specializes in telecoms, IT, privacy/cybersecurity, e-commerce, technology and intellectual property law.… | View Profile |
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