Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co's corporate, capital markets, and M&A practice is noted by clients as ‘pragmatic and commercial’, and is highly efficient in complex, valuable transactions involving multinationals in the GCC, having previously operated in share and asset sales, mergers, stake acquisitions, IPOs, cross-border financing, and privatisations. The team is headed by its senior partners, including Mansoor Jamal Malik, who brings over 38 years of experience in corporate and commercial work, including restructurings, public-private partnerships, and working closely with government ministries and entities. Co-head Ardeshir D Patel is a strong operator in transactions involving public equity investments, capital markets, and restructurings, while co-head Ahmed Al Busaid is extensively experienced in foreign investment, acquisitions, and corporate regulation and compliance matters.
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‘The AMJ team is pragmatic and commercial, and seems to understand the requirements of international investors into Oman. For investments into listed companies, their experience on such investments and contacts in the industry are also very useful.’
‘Ardeshir Patel has been excellent at providing advice that is both commercial and practical. The advice is clear, concise and succinct, and gets to the point quickly without unnecessary legal or technical jargon.’
‘We are incredibly pleased with the support on legal matters provided by AMJ. Their expertise on Oman Commercial Laws, and professionalism has always been invaluable to our organization. AMJ team is highly responsive to any matter and the turnaround time is something that makes them our preferred service provider.’
‘The firm has a good knowledge of the legal landscape in Oman. I have worked with Ardeshir Patel on multiple occasions over the years.’
‘Very strong team with great working experience and knowledge of the Omani market.'
‘Solid and reliable individuals who provide timely and effective advice.'
Key clients
- Acwa Power Projects
- Ad-Dhahirah Generating Company SAOC
- Ahli Bank
- Al Asilah Desalination Company SAOC
- Al Batinah Power Company SAOG
- Al Rusail Power Company SAOC
- Al Suwadi Power Company SAOG
- Alawi Enterprises LLC
- Bank Muscat SAOG
- Bank Dhofar SAOG
- Bank Nizwa SAOG
- Dhofar Generating Company SAOG
Work highlights
Acted as Oman law counsel to OQ Gas Network SAOG in relation to its initial public offering and listing on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX).
Advised as Omani law counsel on the transaction involving the purchase of a majority stake in Aster's Gulf Co-operation Council’s (including Oman) business by a consortium led by Fajr Capital.
Advised L’Oreal as Oman law counsel in relation to its investment in Amouage SAOC, the largest luxury perfume company established in Oman and owned at 95% by SABCO in Oman.
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Practice head
Mansoor Jamal Malik; Ardeshir Patel; Ahmed Al Busaid