Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co's corporate practice is praised for its ‘excellent knowledge of the local law and regulatory practices’, advising clients on a range of local and cross-border corporate M&A, acquisitions, corporate finance, and other transactions across the financial, technology, aviation, energy, and healthcare industries. Mansoor Jamal Malik is a port of call for energy sector and utilities infrastructure mandates, and co-heads the team with Ardeshir D Patel and Ahmed Al Busaid. Patel’s experience in private equity deals and restructuring mandates complements Al Busaid’s strong capabilities in the infrastructure space.
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- ‘Excellent knowledge of local law framework and practice and commercial and decisive in providing advice to clients.’
- ‘Mansoor Jamal Malik and Ardeshir D Patel are stand out partners who always provide commercial and fact-specific advice and have excellent knowledge of the local law and regulatory practices.’
- ‘ AMJ has specialized expertise, a strong professional network, and personalized client service, which give them a competitive edge. Other strengths include efficient operations, a positive reputation, strong communication skills, and the agility to make swift decisions.’
- ‘The firm is a very reliable and well established practice for Omani law advice. Ardeshir D Patel has assisted in navigating various Omani law matters.’
- ‘Ardeshir D Patel is reachable and always available to assist. He understands the demands of a transaction and of providing not only sound legal advice but also practical advice.’
- ‘Detailed oriented approach. Good team work.’
Key clients
- Acwa Power Projects
- Ad-Dhahirah Generating Company SAOC
- ADNOC Drilling
- Ahli Bank SAOG
- Al Asilah Desalination Company SAOC
- Al Bashayer Meat Company S.A.O.C.
- Al Batinah Power Company SAOG
- A’Namaa Poultry Company SAOC
- Al Rusail Power Company SAOC
- Al Suwadi Power Company SAOG
- Alawi Enterprises LLC
- Asyad Group SAOC
Work highlights
Advised Honeywell International Inc. (Acquirer) as Oman law counsel on its acquisition of Sundyne from Warburg Pincus.
Advised Abu Dhabi Oil National Company PJSC, ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC, and ADH RSC LTD (ADNOC), as Oman law counsel on its acquisition of up to a 70% interest in the land rig business of Schlumberger Land Drilling Contractors (SLBC).
Advised ChampionX as Omani law counsel on its all-stock acquisition by Schlumberger.
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Mansoor Jamal Malik; Ardeshir D Patel; Ahmed Al Busaidy