The corporate practice at Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) is noted for its synthesis of ‘deep legal expertise with strong commercial awareness’. The team’s breadth of transactional experience encompasses IPOs, M&A, venture capital, and an array of regulatory compliance mandates, including for virtual assets. Jeremy Pooley heads the team with over 20 years of experience in Oman and GCC-based transactions. Thamer Al Shahry often advises on local corporate regulations, while Sherif Hampton is active in conventional and Islamic acquisitions and private equity deals. Maria Mariam Rabea Petrou is also a key operator for corporate M&A work.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Jeremy Pooley is very impressive.’
- ‘Technically excellent, sector experts who know their market very well indeed.’
- ‘Jeremy Pooley is both well-informed and personable in his style and manner, and sound and convincing in his assessments and views.’
- ‘SASLO’s Commercial, Corporate & M&A practice combines deep legal expertise with strong commercial awareness, making them a trusted partner for complex corporate matters.’
- ‘Thamer Al Shahry is highly responsive, detail-oriented, and client-focused. He offers clear, commercially sound advice, with professionalism and dedication that inspire confidence.’
- ‘SASLO is one of the top firms in Oman. Their knowledge of the business and legal environment is unsurpassed, and they are a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Oman National Investments Development Company SAOC (Tanmia) Tanmia Small Cap Fund Jabal Asset Management LLC Sohar International Bank SAOG Financial Services Authority Tender Board of Oman Ahlibank SAOG Oman ICT Group Oman Investment Authority Petroleum Development Oman OQ SAOC OmaniQatari Telecommunications CompanySAOG The Pearl REIF Oman-India Fertiliser Company Mazoon Electricity Group Bank Muscat SAOG Ministry of Finance Kent Mazoon Dairy Company SAOC Nissan Motors Oman Investment and Finance Co SAOG Al-Imam Jabir Bin Zayed Foundation Qurayyat Desalination SAOC First Mazoon Fund Capital Desalination Company SAOC
Work highlights
Advised Jabal Asset Management LLC, in its capacity as the investment manager of the Jabal Real Estate Investment Fund, on all legal aspects of the launch.
Advised the Oman Investment Authority on the launch of the USD180m Jasoor Fund.
Acted as Omani legal counsel to the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia in their investment as an anchor investor in the OQEP (OQ Exploration and Production) IPO.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Thamer Al Shahry
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Maria Mariam Rabea Petrou
Practice head
Jeremy Pooley
Other key lawyers
Thamer Al Shahry; Sherif Hampton; Maria Mariam Rabea Petrou