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Al Tamimi & Company Offices

Al Tamimi & Company
AL ASSALAH, TOWERS BUILDING 223, BLOCK 237
OFFICE 409, STREET 3701, GHUBRAH SOUTH
MUSCAT
Oman
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Al Tamimi & Company > The Legal 500 Rankings

Oman > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Al Tamimi & Company's corporate and commercial department is praised by clients for its ‘strong relationship with regulators and authorities’, advising major local and regional Gulf clients in high-value transactions, including asset and share sales, stake acquisitions, and cross-border M&As. Arif Mawany heads the team with Ahmed Al Barwani, and both are notably experienced in Islamic financing, cross-border transactions, and restructurings across a range of industries, including retail, telecommunications, energy, and healthcare.

Practice head(s):

Arif Mawany; Ahmed Al Barwani

Testimonials

‘They knew the market very well and they were very knowledgeable on local law whilst aware of any global industry trends.’

‘Arif Mawany has been the partner on the project. He was great.’

‘Very good team with local and international experience. Capable of delivering advice in efficient manner with thorough understanding of law and practice.’

‘Strong relationship with regulators and authorities. The team has combination of western and national lawyers.’

‘Ahmed Al Barwani leads the firm with in-depth understanding of regulatory and legal landscape of Oman. Ahmed delivers training on investments laws to Oman manufacturers association.’

Key clients

Knauf International

Mott Macdonald

BAE Systems

Majid Al Futtaim

Oracle

Standard Chartered Bank

First Abu Dhabi Bank

Caterpillar Financial Services Limited

Meso AS

Oman Tech Infrastructure S.A.O.C.

Work highlights

  • Advised Knauf on the acquisition of a gypsum mine in Oman from Dhofar Minerals.
  • Advised Mott Macdonald on the sale of its subsidiary, Mott Macdonald LLC in Oman.
  • Advised Gradient International on the acquisition of Advanced Watertek.

Oman > Dispute resolution Tier 1

The dispute resolution practice at Al Tamimi & Company carries an excellent track record in representing multinational companies in local and cross-border matters, especially high-value, multi-jurisdictional matters. The team is highly sought after across a wide spectrum of industries, including the information technology, construction, manufacturing, banking, and oil and gas sectors. Basma Al Kiyumi joined the team as the head the department, and brings over 15 years of experience in litigation and arbitration cases. Ahmed Al Barwani is a key port of call for construction, real estate, and commercial-related disputes, including those that reach the upper circuits of Omani courts. Abdelhaleem (Haleem) Mohammed Ahmed is a key member of the team and holds a strong track record in commercial and civil claims across a broad spectrum of industries, and remains sought after by clients in various high-value domestic and international disputes.

Practice head(s):

Basma Al Kiyumi

Other key lawyers:

Ahmed Al Barwani; Abdelhaleem (Haleem) Amir MohammedAhmed

Key clients

United Nations Development Programme

Oracle

Connect Arabia LLC

Work highlights

  • Representing Oracle in a tax dispute with an International Tax Authority.
  • Representing Connect Arabia LLC in a tax dispute with an International Tax Authority.
  • Advising the United National Development Programme on the FSO SAFER IMO NO. 7376472 vessel which is moored off the Red Sea Coast of Yemen and the liability arising out of the UNDP’s Safer Salvage Operation Project.

Oman > Banking and finance Tier 2

The banking and finance department at Al Tamimi & Company is well-equipped to handle a broad spectrum of transactional and regulatory matters, including complex Islamic finance transactions, syndicated loans, facility agreements, and asset acquisition financing. Sakshi Puri heads the department, and is an expert in complex financial matters, including Islamic finance, financial restructurings, refinancing, bilateral lending, and project finance. Associate Asad Vellani is a key member of the team, and operates in both regulatory and transactional matters.

Practice head(s):

Sakshi Sethi Puri

Other key lawyers:

Asad Vellani

Testimonials

‘I had very positive interactions with Al Tamimi & Company banking and finance team in the Oman Office for the purpose of carrying due diligence on a Borrower for the implementation of a financing transaction. They were quick to reply, and provided useful advice when we had questions around certain details of the transaction.’

‘Esoteric area of knowledge. The team was well versed in the ask and delivered quality work product on time and at quote.’

‘All attorneys we dealt with were personable, engaging, knowledgeable and helpful in all regards.’

Key clients

Enerflex Middle East LLC

Exterran Middle East LLC

Work highlights

Al Tamimi & Company > Firm Profile

With a regional presence of 17 offices across 10 countries, Al Tamimi & Company stands as a pioneering full-service commercial law firm. Established in 1989, the firm has built a reputation as the leading corporate law firm in the UAE and throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

At the core of Al Tamimi & Company’s philosophy is an unwavering commitment to its clients. The firm employs over 550 legal professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise to the table. This diverse team is dedicated to providing clients with access to innovative and effective legal solutions that are not only commercially sound but also cost-effective.

Al Tamimi & Company understands the complexities of today’s business environment and strives to address the unique challenges faced by its clients. Through intellectual capability and a collaborative approach, the firm is adept at navigating intricate legal landscapes, ensuring that clients are well-equipped to succeed in their endeavours.

The firm also champions diversity and inclusion within its workforce, recognising that a variety of perspectives fosters creativity and innovation. By attracting and retaining top talent from diverse backgrounds, Al Tamimi & Company enhances its ability to serve clients effectively and deliver tailored legal strategies.

As a pillar in the legal field, Al Tamimi & Company remains dedicated to its mission of excellence, consistently empowering clients to achieve their business objectives and thrive in an ever-evolving market.

Doing Business in the Middle East?

So are we! We are proud of our extensive regional presence, which allows us to support our clients wherever they are doing business. Our strategic expansion has been driven by the needs of our clients, ensuring that we are always where they need us.

Areas of practice:

Al Tamimi & Company is the leading law firm in the MENA region, renowned for its extensive experience in providing expert legal services across a diverse range of jurisdictions. Our comprehensive, full-service offering allows us to address all your legal needs with a seamless, one-stop solution.

We specialize in a wide array of practice areas, including:

  • Arbitration
  • Banking & Finance
  • Capital Markets
  • Commercial Law
  • Competition Law
  • Construction & Infrastructure
  • Corporate Law (M&A, Structuring, Services)
  • Digital & Data
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Employment & Incentives
  • Family Business
  • Innovation, Patents & Industrial Property (3IP)
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • International Litigation
  • Legislative Drafting
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Private Client Services
  • Private Equity
  • Private Notary Services
  • Projects
  • Real Estate
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Shipping, Aviation & Logistics
  • Sustainable Business
  • Tax
  • Turnaround, Restructuring & Insolvency
  • Venture Capital & Emerging Companies
  • White Collar Crime & Investigations

We also provide specialized legal counsel across multiple sectors, including but not limited to:

  • Defence & Security
  • Education
  • Energy & Resources
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Hotels & Leisure
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Retail & Consumer
  • Sports & Events Management
  • Technology, Media & Telecommunications
  • Transport & Logistics

Additionally, we have dedicated country groups for regions including Africa, China, India, Korea, and Turkey, ensuring localized expertise and a global reach.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Chairman Essam Al Tamimi [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Senior Partner Husam Hourani [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Managing Partner Samer Qudah [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Deputy Managing Partner Mohamed Al Marzouqi [email protected] +971 2 813 0444
Deputy Managing Partner Jody Waugh [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Arbitration Thomas Snider [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Arbitration Hassan Arab [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Aviation Yazan Saoudi [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Banking & Finance Husam Hourani [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Banking & Finance Jody Waugh [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Capital Markets Andrew Tarbuck [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Commercial advisory Willem Steenkamp [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Competition law Omar Obeidat [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Construction & Infrastructure Euan Lloyd [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Corporate governance Andrea Tithecott [email protected] +971 2 813 0444
Corporate structuring Samer Qudah [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Corporate structuring Omer Khan [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Corporate Structuring Izabella Szadkowska [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Debt capital markets Andrew Tarbuck [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Debt capital markets Rafiq Jaffer [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Corporate Services Izabella Szadkowska [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Education Ivor McGettigan [email protected] +971 2 813 0444
Education Ahmad Saleh [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Employment & Incentives Samir Kantaria [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Employment & Incentives Gordon Barr [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Family Business & Private Wealth Richard Catling [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Financial Crime Khalid Al Hamrani [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Financial Crime Ibtissem Lassoued [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Financial services regulation and enforcement Jody Waugh [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Financial services regulation and enforcement Rita Jaballah [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Healthcare Andrea Tithecott [email protected] +971 2 813 0444
Hotels & Leisure Tara Marlow [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Insurance Yazan Saoudi [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
IP Omar Obeidat [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
IP Ahmad Saleh [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Legislative drafting Mohammed Al Marzouqi [email protected] +971 2 813 0444
Legislative drafting Hassan ElTahir [email protected] +971 2 813 0444
Litigation Hussein Eisa Al Shiri [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Litigation Ahmed Allouz [email protected] +974 4 364 1641
Litigation Hassan Arab [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Maritime and shipping Omar Omar [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Maritime and shipping Yazan Saoudi [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Mergers & Acquisitions Abdullah Mutawi [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Private client services Essam Al Tamimi [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Private equity Richard Catling [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Private equity Abdullah Mutawi [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Private Notary Taiba Al Safar [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Projects Mark Brown [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Real estate Tara Marlow [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Real estate Mohammed Kawasmi [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Rail Foutoun Hajjar [email protected] +973 1710 8933
Regulatory Andrea Tithecott [email protected] +971 2 813 0444
Sports & events management Steve Bainbridge [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Tax law Shiraz Khan [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Technology, media and telecommunications Martin Hayward [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Technology, media and telecommunications Fiona Robertson [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Transport & Logistics Yazan Saoudi [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Transport & Logistics Omar Omar [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Automotive Samir Kantaria [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Aviation Yazan Saoudi [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
Education Ivor McGettigan [email protected] +971 2 813 0444
Expo 2020 Steve Bainbridge [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
FMCG Samer Qudah [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship Ahmad Saleh [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
China Group Jody Waugh [email protected] +971 4 364 1641
India Group Samir Kantaria [email protected] +971 4 331 7161
Korea Group Omar Omar [email protected] +971 4 364 1641

Lawyer Profiles

Photo Name Position Profile
Ahmed Al Barwani photo Mr Ahmed Al Barwani Head of Office – Oman View Profile
Arif Mawany photo Arif Mawany Head of Corporate Commercial – Oman View Profile
Sakshi Puri photo Sakshi Puri Partner, Banking & Finance (UAE & Oman) View Profile

Staff Figures

Number of lawyers worldwide : 550+
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Memberships

Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN)
Australian Business Group
ABA (American Bar Association)
British Business Group
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Employment Lawyers Association
Energy Institute
International Federation of Industrial Property Attorneys (FICPI)
GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre
International Council for Commercial Arbitration

Diversity


Diversity and Inclusion at Al Tamimi & Company

We have created a workplace that is diverse, open and inclusive and we are committed to creating responsible spaces and practices that breaks barriers and boundaries. As a business we are designing environments where our colleagues feel they belong and there are no differences.

This has impacted our culture of development and growth within the firm, with no boundaries being part of the firm’s fabric. You can see this in action through our Partner development programme, which   focuses on leadership training, personal development, mentoring and coaching. The programme has supported many of our female lawyers to become partners and our male/female ratio statistics are approximately 70:30, greater than the industry norm, however we are determined to meet the 50:50 standard.

Providing equal opportunities sits at the heart of not only the workplaces we create, but it is also vital to our recruitment. As a business, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment policy and process is fair, honest and transparent. This means we make sure that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, marital status, race, or any other reason, and is not disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

We want to be at the forefront of making a positive impact within our communities, at our firm and across the legal sector. This can only be achieved through us continuing to evolve and make progress as a firm and letting our actions speak for themselves.