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Oman > Banking and finance Tier 1

At Dentons, the banking practice is led by Sadaf Buchanan, who brings over two decades of experience in advising on Islamic finance and restructuring matters. She is well versed in assisting lenders and borrowers with securities, leveraged finance, and debt capital markets transactions, and is widely recognised as a co-founder of the firm's women's network Sayyidaat Dentons. Buchanan is ably supported by senior associate Justine Harding in high-value financing matters.

Oman > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Dentons‘ team is led by Jamie Gibson, who fields more than 14 years of experience in handling corporate matters across the MENA region. Gibson specialises in advising on regional M&A deals for clients in the mining, infrastructure, banking, manufacturing and construction sectors, and is also strong in assisting with joint ventures, equity capital markets and business establishment matters.

Oman > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Dentons houses a strong bench of lawyers active in dispute resolution. Under the leadership of Dali Al Habboub and Yaqdhan Al Busaidi, the team is well versed in advising on disputes in the commercial, construction, environment, employment and tax sectors. Senior associates Wafa Al Shuaibi and Fatma Al Amri bring expertise in handling contentious intellectual property, insurance and employment matters.

Oman > Real estate and construction Tier 1

Dentons is home to one of Oman’s top specialist construction teams. The group continues to advise on transactional matters and contentious issues arising from prominent infrastructure, energy, petrochemicals and real estate development projects in the jurisdiction. Led by Yasser Taqi, the team continues to work alongside developer Duqm Marasi concerning the mixed-use development of Maysan Square in the Special Economic Zone in Duqm. Real estate expert Jamie Gibson is a key practitioner.

Oman > Projects and energy Tier 2

The team at Dentons is 'able to provide global industry experts with local law know-how’. Yasser Taqi's practice takes in projects with a focus on the power and water sectors. He continues to represent InterContinental Energy as lead sponsor in the development of two green hydrogen/ammonia projects in Oman and in Saudi Arabia.

Oman > Shipping Tier 2

Under the leadership of litigator Dali Al Habboub and projects, energy and infrastructure expert Yasser Taqi, the practice at Dentons acts for ship owners, charterers, shipyards, P&I Clubs, port and terminal operators in a broad range of maritime issues, from registration of ships and port regulations through to collisions and disputes.

United Arab Emirates > Real estate

Bolstered by its international network, Dentons is praised for its ‘seamless, coordinated, and transactional service’. The practice is also particularly active in franchising and REITs and often acts for an assortment of developers, landlords, and occupiers. With over two decades of real estate experience, Nick Simpson co-leads the team with Iain Black, who handles hotel and other real estate transactions. Joe Carroll is proficient in acquisitions and disposals, mixed-use projects, and landlord and tenant matters.