MAR Law > Sultanate of Oman, Oman > Firm Profile
MAR Law Offices
Office No. 401, Office 1991, Aqar Square
Al Ghubrah Street, Al Khuwair South
Muscat
Oman
MAR Law > The Legal 500 Rankings
Oman > Dispute resolution Tier 2
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.Practice head(s):
Mohammed Al Ruqaishi
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The firm has a dedicated and experienced team that are highly knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.’
‘The practice provides an excellent service to clients. It is responsive, helpful and reliable. We have also had excellent results in the courts using this firm. ’
‘Hashim Shekhuna is a stand out individual. He is technically strong and very easy to work with and responsive. ’
Key clients
Oman Electricity Transmission Company SAOC
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Kempinski Hotel Muscat – Oman Hospitality Company SAOC
Nordic Oilfield Technologies LLC
Special Oilfield Services LLC
Ashurst
Reed Smith
Pinsent Masons
Oman Air Cargo
NCR Corporation
Moon Travels LLC
Oman Aviation Group Holding Co SAOC
Amjaad Holding
Tusker Engineering Consulting Group
Barka Desalination Company SAOC/ Suez
Nas Developments LLC
Work highlights
- Defending Moon Travels LLC against multiple labour claims filed by employees, concerning terminations due to redundancies and closure of the business due to the impact of Covid-19.
- Representing NCR Corporation before the Omani courts regarding the recovery of the value of a performance bond.
- Advising Oman Telecoms Company on a range of commercial disputes.
Oman > Projects and energy Tier 2
Ali Naveed Arshad is the key practitioner at MAR Law, specialising in advising on corporate and financing transactions in the oil and gas, transportation, water and utilities sectors. Mining work is another key area of instruction for Arshad, who is regularly instructed by procurers, developers and lenders, including Islamic financial institutions.Practice head(s):
Ali Naveed Arshad
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 for Oman Broadband on the project development and project finance facilities relating to a nationwide telecommunications and fibre optic infrastructure.
- Acting as counsel regarding project finance facilities concerning the development of a green field penicillin manufacturing plant.
Oman > Real estate and construction Tier 2
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.Practice head(s):
Hashim Shekhuna
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘This law firm provides an excellent service and is very responsive. ’
‘Hashim Shekhuna is a stand out individual.’
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
- Assisting the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education, as Omani law counsel, part of an advisory consortium concerning the procurement of the first batch of 42 schools by the Ministry of Education under a public private partnership model, including advising on land rights issues and usufruct agreement for the development of the project.
- Advised Amjaad Development LLC on structuring a joint venture special purpose company and preparation of a joint venture agreement for the development of a mix-used development in Muscat.
- Acted for Oman Broadband in 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.
Oman > Banking and finance Tier 3
At MAR Law, projects expert Ali Naveed Arshad and corporate specialist Alessandra Zingales are the key practitioners to note. Arshad has notable expertise in advising Omani lenders, banks, Islamic financial institutions and corporate borrowers on project finance, corporate finance and Islamic finance.Practice head(s):
Ali Naveed Arshad; Alessandra Zingales
Key clients
Bank Nizwa SAOG
Oman Broadband Company SAOC
Ahli Bank SAOG
ITHCA group (formerly Oman Information and Communication Technology Group)
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
- Advising Oman Broadband Company SAOC 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.
- Advising Bank Nizwa SAOG on a second Islamic finance tranche under a Diminishing Musharakah cum Ijarah structure for the Duqm Development Company LLC.
- Acting for Oman Broadband on the conversion of Phase 1 project finance facilities arranged by AIIB from LIBOR to SOFR.
Oman > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
MAR Law‘s corporate practice is led by Alessandra Zingales, who brings over a decade of experience in assisting local and international clients with inbound investments, corporate structuring, establishing local entities and contractual issues. The team counts the manufacturing, energy, consumer goods and real estate sectors among its key strengths. The client base includes foreign investors, government-owned entities and funds.Practice head(s):
Alessandra Zingales
Key clients
Ministry of Finance / Ministry of Education
Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC
Special Oilfield Services LLC
AZ Engineers & Partners LLC
Oman Broadband Company SAOC
Ahli Bank SAOG
Penicillin General Integrated Industrial Co FZC LLC
Oman Sugar Refinery Company LLC
Fragomen Global Immigration Services LLC
Kempinski Hotel Muscat – Oman Hospitality Company SAOC
Black Gold Integrated Solutions Co LLC
Sale International (Saudi Telecom)
Nordic Oilfield Technologies LLC
Forges Tardieu Limited
Consolidated Contractors Company / CC Energy
Safeer Group of Companies LLC
Maha Energy
Work highlights
- Advised the SOAG Group, participated by Oman Investment Authority, on its corporate restructuring.
- Advised Mohsin Haider Darwish on an investment in a Norwegian software company focused on the production of specialised software for the oil and gas industry.
- Assisted Special Oilfield Services LLC with all its corporate and commercial transactions in an Outsourced Counsel structure.
MAR Law > Firm Profile
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 |
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Mohammed Al Ruqaishi | Partner | View Profile |
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Ali Naveed Arshad | Partner | View Profile |
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Hashim Shekhuna | Partner | View Profile |
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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.