Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is home to ‘the go to team for project finance and energy work in Oman'. The group continues to advise the Government on the privatisation and restructuring of electricity, water, wastewater, oil and gas assets in Oman. Other key drivers of work include advising on foreign investment, project finance, tender and procurement processes, and EPC contracts. Mansoor Jamal Malik
is a highly regarded practitioner in the department, with established strength in handling M&A and PPP matters in the energy sector. Banking partner Marcus Pery is a key figure in the group, and Ravinder Singh, an expert in mining, renewable energy and hydrogen projects, is a name to note.
Projects and energy in Oman
Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co
Practice head(s):
Mansoor Jamal Malik; Marcus Pery; Ravinder Singh
Testimonials
‘The AMJ team is the go to team for project finance and energy work in Oman. They are responsive, detail oriented, helpful and practical. ’
‘Mansoor Jamal and Marcus Pery stand out as the go-to firm for projects / project finance work in Oman. ’
‘They are commercial, responsive, and always clear in their advice.’
‘Always a very prompt return with any works requested. Good at keeping you updated and appraised of how things are progressing. ’
‘Ravinder and Mansoor have been very helpful and efficient in addressing anything we have put to them.’
Key clients
Ad-Dhahirah Generating Company S.A.O.C
Al Rusail Power Company SAOC
Al Suwadi Power Company SAOG
Barka Desalination Company SAOC
Dhofar Generating Company SAOG
EDF Renouvelables S.A
ENGIE Middle East, South & Central Asia and Turkey
Khazaen Economic City LLC
Meethaq Islamic Banking
Musandam Power Company SAOG
Nama Group
OQ SAOC
Sembcorp Jinko Shine SAOC
Shams Ad-Dhahirah Generating Company SAOC
Shinas Generating Company SAOC
SMN Power Holding Company SAOG
United Power Company SAOC
Work highlights
- Acted for the successful bidder consortium in relation to Manah 1 Solar IPP project.
- Advised ACME Solar Holding on the legal and regulatory framework applicable to power generation, water desalination, access to the ports, and green hydrogen production, restrictions under Omani law and free zone regulations.
- Acted for the Lenders to GS Inima Barka 5 Desalination Company S.A.O.C. with respect to the Barka 5 IWP Project.
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP (in association with Al Rashdi, Al Juma and Ewing Advocates and Legal Consultants)
Mary Allan and Ben Ewing co-head the projects offering at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP, which stands out for its 'extensive knowledge and background about the electricity sector in Oman'. Allan continues to assist with independent power projects and water desalination projects, and advises governments on the regulatory aspects in relation to new power and water projects. Ewing is highly respected for his solid track record in handling upstream oil and gas sector matters. Charles Dolphin is sought after for assisting with procurement issues and transactions pertaining to the power and water sectors.
Practice head(s):
Mary Allan; Ben Ewing
Other key lawyers:
Charles Dolphin
Testimonials
‘The team has extensive knowledge and background about the electricity sector in Oman as well as Oman laws. ’
‘The team is very capable and do deliver quality work as a collective team and not only as an individual.’
‘Mary Allan – I consider her the most experienced lawyer in the Energy and Infrastructure currently in Oman.’
Key clients
Oman Power and Water Procurement Company SAOC
Oman Ministry of Energy and Minerals
Port of Duqm Company SAOC
Saudi Power Procurement Company
Petroleum Development Oman LLC
OQ Gas Networks
Atlantic Dawn Unlimited Company
Petrogas Exploration & Production LLC (Petrogas)
OOCEP (now OQ)
KCA Deutag
Arabian Gas and Oil Development Company LLC (AGODCO)
Abraj Energy Services SAOC
Weir Solutions LLC
Daleel Petroleum Co. LLC
PowerChina Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited
Smart Innovations Technology
Work highlights
- Advised the Oman Ministry of Energy and Minerals on the optimum design of a legal and regulatory framework for Oman’s nascent green hydrogen sector.
- Advising the Saudi Power Procurement Company on its procurement of Round 4 of the National Renewable Energy Program, comprising two solar and three wind energy projects with generating capacity of 3.3 GW.
- Advising Petroleum Development Oman on the procurement of Oman’s first two utility scale wind IPPs and first solar storage IPP.
Addleshaw Goddard
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.
Dentons
The team at Dentons is 'able to provide global industry experts with local law know-how’. Yasser Taqi's practice takes in projects with a focus on the power and water sectors. He continues to represent InterContinental Energy as lead sponsor in the development of two green hydrogen/ammonia projects in Oman and in Saudi Arabia.
Practice head(s):
Yasser Taqi
Testimonials
‘Dentons is able to provide global industry experts with local law knowhow.’
‘Yasser Taqi – unrivalled ability in Oman to advise on local law together with best international practice.’
‘The team is experienced and diverse. ’
Key clients
InterContinental Energy (ICE)
Sohar Industrial Port Company SAOC (SIPC)
Strategic & Precious Metals Processing Company (SPMP)
Fortescue Future Industries (FFI)
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
ARA Petroleum LLC
Work highlights
- Advising Sohar Industrial Port Company SAOC (SIPC), the port management entity of Sohar Industrial Port, on drafting and negotiating contracts with a bespoke commercial and liability regime to establish an emergency response organisation for the port and its 25 industrial tenants.
MAR Law
Ali Naveed Arshad is the key practitioner at MAR Law, specialising in advising on corporate and financing transactions in the oil and gas, transportation, water and utilities sectors. Mining work is another key area of instruction for Arshad, who is regularly instructed by procurers, developers and lenders, including Islamic financial institutions.
Practice head(s):
Ali Naveed Arshad
Key clients
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Education
Special Oilfield Services Company LLC
Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC
Oman Broadband Company SAOC
ITHCA group (formerly knows as Oman Information and Communication Technology Group)
Oman Investment Authority
Penicillin General Integrated Industrial Co FZL LLC
Oman Sugar Refinery Company LLC
Black Gold Integrated Solutions Co LLC
Nordic Oilfield Technologies LLC (“Nortech”)
AZ Engineers & Partners LLC
Consolidated Contractors Company /CC Energy
Work highlights
- Acting for Oman Broadband on the project development and project finance facilities relating to a nationwide telecommunications and fibre optic infrastructure.
- Acting as counsel regarding project finance facilities concerning the development of a green field penicillin manufacturing plant.
Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO)
Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO)
has a solid track record in handling greenfield IWP and IPP projects, with experience in advising sponsors and lenders on financing and compliance issues. Banking partner Thamer Al-Shahry and corporate expert Jeremy Pooley are active in energy M&A, procurement and oil and gas matters.
Practice head(s):
Thamer Al-Shahry
Other key lawyers:
Jeremy Pooley
Key clients
Ooredoo
GS Inima Environment S.A.
Work highlights
- Advising Ooredoo on a sale and leaseback transaction.
- Advising the sponsors led by GS Inima on the Barka V Independent Water Project.
- Advising the sponsors led by GS Inima on the Ghubrah III Independent Water Project.
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s team is led by Thomas Wigley, who has an excellent reputation for advising on a broad range of power projects, including nuclear power, oil and gas and waste-to-energy projects. Together with Hasan Rahman, Wigley also handles airport, road and rail projects.
Practice head(s):
Thomas Wigley
Other key lawyers:
Hasan Rahman
Testimonials
‘A diverse team drawing on their global reputation to deliver international best practice and experience.’
‘Thomas Wigley is an extremely thorough and reliable construction projects lawyer, who manages his client relationships well and delivers to demanding deadlines.’
‘Compared to other firms, there is a more personal approach to delivery of services with the managing partner, Tom Wigley involved each time.’
‘Tom Wigley is an expert in his field which is vital for our business (utilities sector). He delivers a very personal service at excellent value for money.’
‘Client focused team who deliver excellent industry know-how at good value for money.’
‘Tom Wigley – A true expert in his field who goes the extra mile for his clients.’
Key clients
Sahara Hospitality Company
Electricity and Water Authority of Bahrain
Mafraq Energy
Khair Inorganic Chemical Industries (InoChem), Saudi Arabia
Palestinian Electricity Transmission Company Limited (PETL)
Palestinian Energy and Natural Resources Authority
ACWA Power
Marafiq
Oman Environmental Services Company (be’ah)
Salalah Port Services
Work highlights
- Advised Sahara Hospitality on the development of a forward operations base for Shell in Oman.
- Advising the Oman Environmental Services Company on the development of an industrial waste treatment facility in Oman.