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Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) Offices
Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO)
SASLO Building No.597/1, Way No.262
Airport Heights, Behind Oman LNG, Ghala
P.O. Box 1288, Ruwi, PC 112, Sultanate of Oman
Oman
SASLO Building No.597/1, Way No.262
Airport Heights, Behind Oman LNG, Ghala
P.O. Box 1288, Ruwi, PC 112, Sultanate of Oman
Oman
Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) > The Legal 500 Rankings
Oman > Banking and finance Tier 1
Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) acts for banks and borrowers in project, acquisition and Islamic finance mandates. The firm is also active in the development and regulation of the Omani banking sector, and routinely works with the Capital Market Authority, which has recently established a comprehensive framework for regulating cryptocurrency assets. Capital markets specialist Thamer Al Shahry and corporate expert Jeremy Pooley jointly head up the practice. Special counsel Sherif Hampton is well versed in handling Islamic finance and private equity transactions.Practice head(s):
Jeremy Pooley; Thamer Al-Shahry
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Sohar International Bank SAOG
Capital Market Authority
Ahlibank SAOG
Oman Investment Authority
Bank Muscat SAOG
Oman Investment and Finance Co SAOG
Work highlights
- Advised Ahlibank SAOG in relation to its OMR 75 million private placement of perpetual subordinated bonds representing Additional Tier I (AT-1) Capital.
- Advising the Government of Oman, via its regulator the CMA, on the preparation of a comprehensive crypto-assets regulatory framework in Oman.
- Advising Sohar International Bank SAOG on its merger with HSBC Oman SAOG.
Oman > Shipping Tier 1
At Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO), the team has an excellent reputation for representing owners, charterers, P&I Clubs and cargo owners. Khalid El Wazir specialises in maritime law, and is highly regarded for his expertise in marine insurance, international trade and relevant environmental law issues. Other key areas of instruction include shipping M&A and joint ventures.Practice head(s):
Khalid El Wazir
Key clients
FedEx
Aramex International LLC
Oman Drydock Company SAOC
Oman Global Logistics Group SAOC (ASYAD)
Oman Charter Company SAOC
Oman International Container Terminal LLC
Oman Shipping Company SAOC
Oman Ship Management Company SAOC
Port of Duqm Company SAOC
Prime Tankers LLC
PSA Maritime (Pte) Ltd
Sweedish P&I Club
The Britannia Stemship Insurance Association Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Oman Global Logistics Group SAOC on a bespoke framework agreement with the Ministry of Transport, concerning the implementation of logistics projects identified in the Oman Logistics Strategy 2040 (“Tanfeedh”).
Oman > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Led by corporate expert Jeremy Pooley, the team at Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) has established strength in advising on investment funds matters and capital markets work. The practice has seen an increase in domestic M&A and joint venture mandates, including assisting with acquisitions in the insurance, retail and TMT sectors. Thamer Al-Shahry and Graham Mouat are key practitioners.Practice head(s):
Jeremy Pooley
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Sohar International Bank SAOG
Capital Market Authority
Ahlibank SAOG
Oman ICT Group (ITHCA)
Oman Investment Authority
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
OQ SAOC
Omantel SAOC
OmaniQatari Telecommunications CompanySAOG (Ooredoo)
The Pearl REIF
Oman-India Fertiliser Company
Mazoon Electricity Group (part of NAMA Group)
Bank Muscat SAOG
Muscat Electricity Distribution Co. SAOC (MEDC)
Kent (formerly Kentech Group)
Mazoon Dairy Company SAOC
Nissan Motors
Oman Investment and Finance Co SAOG
Al-Imam Jabir Bin Zayed Foundation
Work highlights
- Advised Ahlibank SAOG in relation to an OMR 75 million private placement of perpetual subordinated bonds.
- Advising Sohar International Bank SAOG on its merger with HSBC Oman SAOG.
Oman > Dispute resolution Tier 2
The disputes practice at Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) is home to a group of very experienced practitioners. The highly regarded lawyer Said Al-Shahry
has an excellent reputation as a prominent litigation expert in Oman. Thamer Al Shahry is a well-regarded commercial litigator. Khaled Al Wazir has expertise in contentious shipping, transport and oil and gas matters, and Tarek El Hassan handles civil, employment and insurance disputes.
Practice head(s):
Said Al-Shahry; Thamer Al-Shahry; Khaled Al-Wazir; Tarek El Hassan
Oman > Projects and energy Tier 2
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:
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.
Oman > Real estate and construction Tier 2
At Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO), Said Al-Shahry is well known for handling construction arbitration, and is regularly instructed by engineering contractors and developers in the space. Practice head(s):
Said Al Shahry
Key clients
ABA Oman International School
ABENGOA
Aktivco
Al Rajhi for Development – Oman
Al Reef Real Estate Company SAOC
ARUP
Associated Consulting Engineers (ACE) International
CPEC – Architectural & Engineering Consultancy
Majid Al Futtaim
Martin Engineering GmbH
Mint Projects International LLC
Ministry of Finance
Mott MacDonald
OHL Industrial S.L.
Oman Global Logistics Group SAOC (ASYAD)
Oman Shapoorji Company LLC
Oman Tourism Development Company SAOC (OMRAN)
Roadbridge Construction Oman LLC
SAS Gulf United Company LLC
Seureca Muscat LLC
STFA Construction Group
Work highlights
- Advising the Ministry of Finance on the PPP Project for constructing the headquarters of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.
Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) > Firm Profile
Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) is a leading Omani full-service law firm, which has provided expert legal services to its domestic and international clients for almost three decades. Today we have three fully operational offices in each of the Sultanate’s major civil and industrial hubs: Muscat, Sohar and Salalah. We operate seamlessly across this network of offices, enabling our 31 experienced and qualified lawyers to service our clients with specialist, local knowledge and around the clock support.
SASLO has advised on some of the most complex financing and infrastructure projects in the Sultanate and has been involved in significant litigation and arbitration in Oman setting precedents with the Supreme Court.
SASLO has reputation for providing practical and commercial advice in the context of Omani regulatory and legal requirements.
SASLO has a good working relationship with all the Government ministries and decision makers within Oman whose remit affects the business of both local and international clients. In addition to this, SASLO has regularly acted as advisers to Government to the regulatory development of the business environment.
Having its head office in Muscat and branches in Sohar and Salalah, SASLO is capable to respond rapidly to the legal needs of its clients anywhere in the Sultanate of Oman.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projects | Thamer Al-Shahry | thamer.alshahry@saslo.com | +968 24636999 |
| Arbitration & Mediation | Said Al-Shahry | said.alshahry@saslo.com | +968 24636999 |
| Corporate / M&A | Jeremy Pooley | jeremy.pooley@saslo.com | +968 24636999 |
| Banking & Finance | Sherif Hampton | sherif.hampton@saslo.com | +968 24636999 |
| Litigation | Tarek El Hassan | tarek.alhassan@saslo.com | +968 24636999 |
| Senior Management | Malcolm Dickinson | malcolm.dickinson@saslo.com | +968 24636999 |
| Corporate Commercial | Maria Petrou | Maria.petrou@saslo.com | +968 24636999 |
Meet The Team(s)
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Thamer Al-Shahry | Partner / Head of Disputes | View Profile |
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Mr Said Al-Shahry | Managing Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Tarek El Hassan | Special Counsel | View Profile |
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Mr Sherif Hampton | Special Counsel | View Profile |
Solicitor Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Malcolm Dickinson | CEO | View Profile |
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Mr Jeremy Pooley | Head of Corporate | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Full-time lawyers : 31 Total number of staff including paralegal and other support : 65Languages
Arabic English All main business languages and a variety of Indian regional languages The firm's lawyers are fluent in languages spoken across Europe Urdu/HindiMemberships
AIA (Association for International Arbitration) Charter Institute of Arbitrators CIArb IBA (International Bar Association) A well-established international network of foreign associates ABA (American Bar Association) Association of Petroleum Negotiators Islamic Finance (IsFin) Employment Law Alliance (ELA)- Banking and finance
- Shipping