Trowers & Hamlins LLP > Muscat, Oman > Firm Profile
Trowers & Hamlins LLP Offices
AL JAWHARA BUILDING, AL MUNTAZAH STREET
SHATTI AL QURUM, PO BOX 2991, PC 112
MUSCAT
Oman
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Oman > Projects and energy Tier 2
Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s team is led by Thomas Wigley, who has an excellent reputation for advising on a broad range of power projects, including nuclear power, oil and gas and waste-to-energy projects. Together with Hasan Rahman, Wigley also handles airport, road and rail projects.Practice head(s):
Thomas Wigley
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A diverse team drawing on their global reputation to deliver international best practice and experience.’
‘Thomas Wigley is an extremely thorough and reliable construction projects lawyer, who manages his client relationships well and delivers to demanding deadlines.’
‘Compared to other firms, there is a more personal approach to delivery of services with the managing partner, Tom Wigley involved each time.’
‘Tom Wigley is an expert in his field which is vital for our business (utilities sector). He delivers a very personal service at excellent value for money.’
‘Client focused team who deliver excellent industry know-how at good value for money.’
‘Tom Wigley – A true expert in his field who goes the extra mile for his clients.’
Key clients
Sahara Hospitality Company
Electricity and Water Authority of Bahrain
Mafraq Energy
Khair Inorganic Chemical Industries (InoChem), Saudi Arabia
Palestinian Electricity Transmission Company Limited (PETL)
Palestinian Energy and Natural Resources Authority
ACWA Power
Marafiq
Oman Environmental Services Company (be’ah)
Salalah Port Services
Work highlights
- Advised Sahara Hospitality on the development of a forward operations base for Shell in Oman.
- Advising the Oman Environmental Services Company on the development of an industrial waste treatment facility in Oman.
Oman > Banking and finance Tier 3
Trowers & Hamlins LLP' practice specialises in handling capital markets work for Omani and foreign issuers, managers, and underwriters. Department head Salman Ahmed is experienced in acting for investment banks and alternative lenders in corporate, Islamic and structured finance, derivative transactions and repo agreements. IPOs and Sukuk are other areas of work for the team.Practice head(s):
Salman Ahmed
Testimonials
‘T&H have been consistent providing the level of legal services that we need in our transactions. Proposed solutions to problems in a simple and practical manner are welcome.’
‘The team assigned to us has been proactive, and has facilitated the dialogue and interaction with our client’s legal counterpart. The team is always available and quick in responding our queries.’
Key clients
Bank Muscat SAOG
National Bank of Oman SAOG
Ahli Bank SAOG
Electricity Holding Company
Takaful Oman SAOG
Sohar International Bank SAOG (Sohar International)
Oman Development Fund Company SAOC
Bank Dhofar
Ominvest
AlOmaniya Financial Services
Work highlights
- Advised Sohar International Bank S.A.O.G. (Sohar) and EFG-Hermes UAE Limited as joint global coordinator and bookrunner, and Sohar as issue manager and investment manager, on the IPO of 208,137,400 units in The Pearl Real Estate Investment Fund (Pearl REIF) to investors across Oman and the GCC, which have been listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange.
- Advised Maisarah Islamic Banking and Ahli Bank as issue managers on the issuance of OMR25,000,000 Wakala Sukuk by Mohammed Al Barwani LLC (through its SPV entity, Mohammed Al Barwani New Sukuk Issuance SPC).
Oman > Dispute resolution Tier 3
In Trowers & Hamlins LLP's Muscat office, Majid Al Toky is the key contact for advising on insurance, shipping, employment, corporate and commercial disputes. The team often leverages the strength of its disputes practice in Dubai to handle international arbitration and commercial litigation. Raya Al Harthy is singled out for her contributions.Practice head(s):
Majid Al Toky
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They are experienced in relation to Oman law.’
‘They are experienced in litigation in Oman.’
‘The team: approachable, affable and collaborative. Make a genuine effort to understand expectations.’
‘Partners and associates communicate effectively within the time frame required. Make it easy to relate to the criteria and frame work of actions to implement.’
Oman > Commercial, corporate and M&A
Bahrain > Banking and finance (including Islamic finance)
Trowers & Hamlins LLP’s banking and finance team acts for a diverse range of regional and international financial institutions, as well as the Central Bank of Bahrain licensees on their in-country and regional finance initiatives and broader regulatory requirements. Although maintaining a broad spread of conventional lending work, the practice is particularly known for its in-depth expertise in Islamic finance, encompassing capital markets, traditional financing products and repos and derivatives in the Islamic financing space. International managing partner and practice head Jeremy Ingham offers extensive experience across contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency work, acting for banks, financial institutions, corporates and insolvency practitioners. With a strong focus on debt capital markets and Islamic finance, Bilal Kahlon regularly advises on Shariah-compliant and sukuk transactions in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Salman Ahmed in Oman is another key figure and is the main client partner for Ahli United Bank following its conversion from a conventional to an Islamic bank.Practice head(s):
Jeremy Ingham
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Flexibility, geographical presence in key countries, good coordination among the team’s members across different practices and expertise.’
‘The team is quite diverse in terms of skillset and their knowledge of complex issues.’
‘Bilal Kahlon is an exceptional lawyer in the team and is diverse in his skillset and experiences. He is solution oriented and client centric.’
‘Availability, swift responsiveness and flexible accommodation to business requests.’
Key clients
Ahli United Bank B.S.C.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.S.C.
Venture Capital Bank
Al Salam Bank B.S.C.
Al Kifah Holding Company
Standard Chartered Bank
National Bank of Bahrain
Naseej B.S.C. (c)
Sayacorp
Gulf International Bank B.S.C.
The Arab Investment Company S.A.A.
State Bank of India
Bahrain Development Bank
Work highlights
- Advising Ahli United Bank on its proposed conversion from a conventional bank to an Islamic bank, which is a first-of-its-kind conversion exercise in the region.
- Acting as lead adviser to Al Baraka Islamic Bank , as documentation bank, and the syndicate of financiers in connection with a $200m syndicated Murabaha facility made available to The Oil and Gas Holding Company.
- Advised Bahrain Steel in relation to the $100,000,000 financing facility provided by Mashreqbank PSC.
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Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Infrastructure and Real Estate | Thomas Wigley | ||
| Islamic Finance | Salman Ahmed | ||
| International Corporate | Nick Watson | ||
| International Dispute Resolution and Litigation | Raya Al Harthy | ||
| International Dispute Resolution and Litigation | Abdullah Al Barwani | ||
| International Banking and Finance | Debopam Dutta | ||
| International Infrastructure and Real Estate | Reem Al Mahrizi | ||
| International Dispute Resolution and Litigation | Mohammed Al Subhi | ||
| International Corporate | Alyaqdhan Al Waily | ||
| International Corporate | Ali Al Toki | ||
| International Dispute Resolution and Litigation | Majid Al Toky | ||
| International Dispute Resolution and Litigation | Dima Tayara | ||
| International Corporate | Al Shaima AlHinai |
Solicitor Profiles
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