CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP (in association with Al Rashdi, Al Juma and Ewing Advocates and Legal Consultants)'s finance practice advises borrowers across a spectrum of conventional and Islamic finance transactions, and has been retained in facilities and ESG loans and bonds, among others.  Helen Dean leads the Muscat-based team and is experienced in bilateral and syndicated facilities, loans, and project finance mandates, and was promoted to partner in April 2025. Bassam Al Raisi is also active in finance-related matters, including corporate, real estate and project finance.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Key clients

  • Oman Tower Company LLC
  • KCA Deutag International Ltd

Work highlights

Advising OQ Base Industries SAOG and its subsidiary, OQ LPG SPC, on the release of securities following the repayment of each of their facilities.
Practice head

Helen Dean

Other key lawyers

Bassam Al Raisi