Mohammed Al Ruqaishi Law Firm > Muscat, Oman > Firm Profile
Mohammed Al Ruqaishi Law Firm Offices
Office No 403, 4th Floor
City Seasons Complex, Al Khuwair
Muscat
Oman
Mohammed Al Ruqaishi Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
Oman > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Focusing on contentious real estate and construction and general corporate advisory, Mohammed Al Ruqaishi Law Firm‘s Hashim Shekhuna is instructed on construction and EPC disputes. On the non-contentious front, he is also experienced in the development of industrial projects, local land rights, regulatory and permitting matters. Name partner Mohammed Al Ruqaishi is one of Oman’s most experienced construction litigators. Ali Naveed Arshad is assisted by associates Torridon Linskaill and Maria Ali Khan on project finance and PPP mandates.
Practice head(s):
Hashim Shekhuna; Ali Naveed Arshad; Mohammed Al Ruqaishi
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team understands the sector and the issues which arise typically in contracts / projects in this sector. This can be rare in local law firms.’
‘They know the local law issues but also understand the construction and real estate sectors. Hashim Shekhuna is a standout partner for me.’
Key clients
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Education
Safeer Arabian International LLC
Amjaad Development LLC
Oman Broadband Company SAOC
Descon Engineering Oman LLC
Apex Transgulf Manufacturing LLC SFZ
Oman Sugar Refinery Company LLC
Biyaq Oilfield Services LLC
AZ Engineers & Partners LLC
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Kempinski hotel Muscat – Oman Hospitality Company SAOC
Black Gold Integrated Solutions Co LLC
Work highlights
- Acting as the Omani law counsel to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education as part of an advisory consortium with respect to the procurement of the first batch of 42 schools by the Ministry of Education under a public private partnership model and advising on land rights issues and usufruct agreement for the development of the project.
- Advised Amjaad Development LLC on the structuring of a joint venture special purpose company and preparation of a joint venture agreement for the development of a mix-used (commercial and tourism) development in Muscat.
- Advised Oman Broadband and assisted with the preparation of project documents for the future procurement and development of telecommunication and fibre optic assets by Oman Broadband Company under a Build-Own-Transfer basis, i.e. following a public private partnership model.
Oman > Projects and energy Tier 2
At Mohammed Al Ruqaishi Law Firm, Ali Naveed Arshad advises on corporate and financing transactions and joint ventures in the oil and gas, transportation, water and utilities sectors. He is also recommended for mining projects across the GCC, and for mandates involving chemical plants, catering to a client roster of procurers, developers and a variety of lenders, including Islamic financial institutions.Practice head(s):
Ali Naveed Arshad
Testimonials
‘The team at the firm is very capable and experienced. Two partners have previously worked at international law firms and hence are used to providing international law firm standard services. They are responsive and cost effective as well and we have never had issues re billing with them.’
‘Ali Naveed Arshad has more than a decade of experience in the Oman projects and energy sector and has supported us on matters related to solar, hydrogen and electricity sector law queries. We consider the firm as our go-to local counsel in Oman.’
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 as the Omani law counsel to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education as |part of an advisory consortium with respect to the procurement of the first batch of 42 schools by the Ministry of Education under a public private partnership model.
- Acting for Penicillin General Integrated Industrial Company (FZC) LLC as the project company’s counsel in negotiating and reviewing the project finance facilities relating to the development of a green field penicillin manufacturing plant
- Acting for Oman Broadband as counsel on the project development and project finance facilities relating to Phase 2 nationwide telecommunications and fibre optic infrastructure for use by existing licensed telecom providers and Phase 1 conversion from LIBOR to Term SOFR.
Oman > Banking and finance Tier 3
Mohammed Al Ruqaishi Law Firm ‘very capable and experienced’ team is made up of projects and finance specialist, Ali Naveed Arshad and corporate and capital markets partner, Alessandra Zingales , both recruited from Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP. Arshad is experienced in acting for procurers, developers and lenders, including Islamic financial institutions on project, asset and acquisition finance transactions. Hashim Shekhuna is another name to note.Practice head(s):
Ali Naveed Arshad; Alessandra Zingales
Other key lawyers:
Hashim Shekhuna
Testimonials
‘The team at the firm is very capable and experienced. Two partners have previously worked at international law firms, and hence are used to providing international law firm standard services. They are responsive and cost effective.’
‘Hashim Shekhuna has a good standing in the banking and finance legal community in Oman.’
Key clients
Bank Nizwa SAOG
Oman Broadband Company SAOC
Ahli Bank SAOG
ITHCA group (formerly knows as Oman Information and Communication Technology Group)
Chailease International Financial Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Penicillin General Integrated Industrial Co FZL LLC
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Education
Black Gold Integrated Solutions Co LLC
Oman Sugar Refinery Company LLC
Work highlights
- Acting for Oman Broadband as counsel on the project development and project finance facilities relating to Phase 2 nationwide telecommunications and fibre optic infrastructure for use by existing licensed telecom providers and Phase 1 conversion from LIBOR to Term SOFR.
- Advising Bank Nizwa on a second Islamic finance tranche under a Diminishing Musharakah cum Ijarah structure for the Duqm Development Company LLC, which is part of the Omani government owned Asyad Group).
- Advising Chailease on a lease financing transaction involving an Airbus helicopter by Al Sharqiyah Aviation SAOC.
Oman > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Oman > Dispute resolution Tier 3
At Mohammed Al Ruqaishi Law Firm, name partner Mohammed Al Ruqaishi leads the litigation team and Arabic arbitration practice, in tandem with Hashim Shekhuna who heads the English language ad-hoc arbitration side. Shekhuna is experienced in construction, corporate and employment disputes, and is instructed by international law firms as local counsel for Omani matters.Practice head(s):
Mohammed Al Ruqaishi
Other key lawyers:
Hashim Shekhuna
Testimonials
‘Experienced team, with top tier local expertise. Great service delivery for a true local firm, and clearly at international firm standards. Expertise of the team is superior to international firms.’
‘Hashim Shekhuna is a standout. Exceptional lawyer with great client skills and great breadth of knowledge of the law and the market.’
‘The team at the firm is very capable and experienced. Two partners have previously worked at international law firms and hence are used to providing international law firm standard services. They are responsive and cost effective as well, and we have never had issues on billing with them.’
‘Mohammed Al Ruqaishi is highly recommended for litigation and arbitration matters in Oman. He is responsive, offers flexible fee proposals, provide high quality partner supervision to the matters.’
‘I have worked with the team on a number of different matters over several years. They are great team players, responsive and professional. They are a pleasure to work with.’
‘I particularly rate Hashim Shukla. He is an excellent lawyer, very responsive and has obtained some excellent results in the Omani courts for our clients.’
Key clients
Oman Electricity Transmission Company SAOC
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Kempinski Hotel Muscat – Oman Hospitality Company SAOC
Nordic Oilfield Technologies LLC
Ashurst
Reed Smith
Pinsent Masons
Oman Air Cargo
Clyde & Co
NCR Corporation
Moon Travels LLC
Oman Aviation Group Holding Co SAOC
Zainab Aziz
Alessandra Zingales
Amjaad Holding
Work highlights
- Acted for JV of Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC and Tav Tepe Akfen Yatirim İNŞAAT VE İŞLETME A.Ş in ICC Arbitration regarding the New Muscat International Airport Project, against the Ministry of Transport and Communication.
- Representing Barka IV project company, in which Suez is a key shareholder, on a potential ICC arbitration against Oman Power and Water Procurement Co. SAOC.
Mohammed Al Ruqaishi Law Firm > Firm Profile
Mohammed Al Ruqaishi Law Firm (MAR LAW ) is an Omani law firm with a clear vision for the future. We are a full-service law firm, with particular emphasis on litigation and arbitration, projects, project finance, banking and corporate finance and corporate and commercial matters.
We are a firm that is adapting to new demands and business challenges. A firm that understands what clients need today and, equally important, what they will need tomorrow. We have recognized that the marketplace is changing, and we have analysed what is shaping the industries we serve. Now we are focusing on creative and cost-effective solutions that ensure our clients receive the best service at the best price. It is an approach that makes MAR LAW such a distinctive and innovative force in the legal market in the Sultanate of Oman. It is what makes us 21st century lawyers. Today’s world demands clear, pragmatic legal advice that is grounded in commercial objectives.
Our clients benefit not just from our excellence in technical quality, but also from our close understanding of the business realities and imperatives they face. Our lawyers have advised clients on their most significant and strategic matters. In contrast to many law firms in Oman, our growth has been organic. This provides clients with exceptional stability and consistency of approach across the firm.
We have looked very closely at our industry and what concerns our clients. For example: spiralling costs, jobs that overrun, and the need to go beyond core legal advice and be a trusted business partner. We understand how organizations work, we know the commercial drivers and the strategic imperatives, and we have a wealth of experience across a wide range of sectors. It is no surprise that we serve as the first port of call for many foreign clients, international law firms and domestic enterprises for Oman law matters.
Our key areas of practice are:
- foreign direct investment (FDI), corporate and commercial law and M&As
- international and Omani banking and finance law (conventional, Islamic and ECA finance)
- Oman’s legislative and regulatory framework
- real estate and construction
- Oman employment law
- dispute resolution (by both litigation and arbitration)
- projects and privatizations, together with the statutory regulation of such projects
- general advisory and outsourced general counsel services
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litigation and arbitration | Mohammed Al Ruqaishi | ruqaishi@marlawfirm.com | +96899221347 |
| FDI, corporate, commercial, employment and real estate | Hashim Shekhuna | hashim@marlawfirm.com | +96894102999 |
| Corporate M&A, capital markets, projects, banking and finance | Ali Naveed Arshad | alinaveed@marlawfirm.com | +96896774887/ +971507683687 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Mohammed Al Ruqaishi | Partner | View Profile |
 | Ali Naveed Arshad | Partner | View Profile |
 | Hashim Shekhuna | Partner | View Profile |
 | Alessandra Zingales | Partner | View Profile |
Languages
Arabic English Swahili Urdu/Hindi All main business languagesMemberships
Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN) Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK (CIArb) English Bar Council (individual membership) England & Wales Law Society Punjab Bar Council Bar Council of India Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn UK British Business GroupClient testimonials
The Legal 500 EMEA 2020
TESTIMONIAL: Ali Naveed Arshad is very responsive, extremely clear in his approach and thorough in all of his work.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2020
TESTIMONIAL: Ali’s relationship with clients is that of a true partnership where I felt Ali was involved in each transaction and knew it inside out so as to address any risk upfront and help me finding mitigating solutions.
TESTIMONIAL: We received effective advice and assistance from Ali Naveed Arshad and the Firm. Communication was good and turnover punctual. Their advice is well thought-out and practical. We are happy that Ali has joined this Firm as we are very comfortable working with him.
TESTIMONIAL: The law firm has good legal knowledge bank. Mohammed Al Ruqaishi and Hashim Shekhuna are up to date of legal developments. They are my first choice for seeking top off the head advice. They are very solid and organized in handling litigation matters. They litigation management system is remarkable and they service us at a level expected of an international law firm. Their lawyers kept us informed on the progress of our court cases and share regular case follow up status updates. Their team of lawyers are very bright and they are quick to understand complex issues.
TESTIMONIAL: MAR LAW are reliable and a solid local legal practice. They are practical and commercial and Ali Naveed Arshad is a trusted name to go to for Omani law mandates. Mohammed is a solid Omani litigator. Hashim is practical and very responsive in his advice. The quality of work is comparable to that of any international law firm in Oman.
- Real estate and construction
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Projects and energy