Shipping in Oman
Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co
Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co's shipping practice focuses on financings, commercial contracts, carriage of goods, insurance, as well as advising on accidents at sea. Mansoor Jamal Malik is the key name of note and is an expert in maritime and shipping law, particularly in financing. Associate Hussein Azmy also works on commercial shipping issues.
Practice head(s):
Key clients
Ministry of Environment of Oman
Oman Global Logistics Group SAOC
Royal Oman Police
Oman Shipping Company SAOC
Khimji Ramdas Shipping LLC
Transworld Shipping, Trading and Logistic Services LLC
Oman International Terminal Container LLC
Oman Oil Refineries & Petroleum Industries Company SAOC
Work highlights
- Advised Renaissance Services on the divestment of its offshore support vessel.
- Representing the government of Oman before the different level of courts in a liability case concerning marine pollution, clean up and vessel salvage, applicable international law and a claim with the International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds.
- Acted as Omani legal counsel for Standard Chartered Bank on an $80m term-loan facility to finance the vessels Saham and Saiq guaranteed by Oman Shipping Company SAOC.
Dentons
Dentons' shipping team has expertise in contentious and non-contentious matters. Andrew Figgins is uniquely experienced as a former GC of Oman Shipping Company and is highly experienced in contractual and commercial matters. On the contentious side, Dali Al Habboub has expertise in civil litigation, arbitration and mediation.
Practice head(s):
Key clients
International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund
Oman Sai
Work highlights
- Advising International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund on funds obligations arising from a sunk ship in 2013.
Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO)
Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) is a popular choice for key government bodies - including Oman Shipping Company - for contentious and non-contentious shipping issues. Thamer Al Shahry leads the team and is an expert in corporate and commercial agreements. He works alongside Graham Mouat, who is notably skilled in ship finance and contractual disputes.
Practice head(s):
Key clients
Aramex International
Oman Drydock Company
Oman Global Logistics Group
Oman Charter Company
Oman International Container Terminal
Oman Shipping Company
Oman Ship Management Company
Port of Duqm Company
Prime Tankers
PSA Maritime
Swedish P&I Club 8 No
The Britannia Stemship Insurance Association Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Oman Shipping Company on the amendments required to its articles of association.