Hashim Shekhuna > MAR Law > Sultanate of Oman, Oman > Lawyer Profile
MAR Law Offices
Office No. 401, Office 1991, Aqar Square
Al Ghubrah Street, Al Khuwair South
Muscat
Oman
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Hashim Shekhuna
Work Department
Corporate and commercial, Employment and Immigration
Position
Partner
Career
Hashim was a lawyer in the corporate/ commercial department of a leading law firm in the Sultanate of Oman.Hashim has extensive experience in assisting overseas entities with setting up their operations in the Sultanate of Oman according to Omani Commercial Companies Law, Foreign Capital Investment Law and all the relevant laws.Hashim advises on the laws, regulatory framework and administrative procedures on inward investment into Oman, the structure of business entities, incorporation of different commercial vehicles, licensing and permitting issues, employment, immigration, tax and customs. Hashim has extensive experience in drafting a range of commercial agreements including shareholders agreements, share transfers, commercial mortgages, intellectual property and copyrights, joint ventures, agency and distribution agreements. He advises in labour law, local and international commercial arbitration as well.
Hashim is a member of the Law Society of England & Wales and was admitted as a Solicitor in December 2008. He is a member of the Oman British Lawyers Association.
Languages
English; Arabic; Swahili
Memberships
Law Society of England & Wales
Oman British Lawyers Association
Education
He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the University of London. He has a Masters in Law from Kings College London.
Lawyer Rankings
Oman > Dispute resolution
At MAR Law, name partner Mohammed Al Ruqaishi has an excellent track record in representing local and foreign clients up to Supreme Court level, and counts commercial, construction, employment, and insurance litigation as key areas of strength. Criminal disputes are another core area of instruction for Ruqaishi. Other key practitioners to note include Ali Naveed Arshad and Hashim Shekhuna.
Oman > Real estate and construction
At MAR Law, Hashim Shekhuna is sought after for advising on front-end construction work, EPC contracts, procurement matters and contentious work, and also brings expertise in local land rights and regulatory matters. Associate Maria Ali Khan is active on due diligence proceedings pertaining to projects, particularly project finance and the negotiation and drafting of project agreements.