CMS Cameron McKenna LLP‘s corporate and commercial department is retained across a broad spectrum of industries, and demonstrates notable aptitude in the energy sector in particular, advising clients in oil and gas, renewable energy, and power logistics-related matters. The team offers broad corporate expertise, advising clients on both transactional matters involving restructurings, share and asset sales, and joint ventures, along with regulatory, due-diligence, and licensing matters. Charles Dolphin advises Omani clients on high-value energy and infrastructure projects, and co-leads the team with Mary Allan, who holds over 20 years of experience advising clients on privatisations and infrastructure-related matters. Ben Ewing moved to a consultancy role in 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Very much client oriented. Also very sound in their advice and thorough in their work.’
‘Everyone in the firm is always very approachable.’
‘Team's strengths in specialized area lead to offer customized solutions. Innovative strategies tailored to meet our specific needs. Team commitment.'
'CMS is well positioned to meet the evolving needs of clients and to ensure that each project has benefit on both sides.’
‘The people I work with stand out for their deep experience, proactive approach, and strong customer focus. They continually deliver innovative solutions while maintaining a collaborative and inclusive environment, such as Ben Ewing, who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and dedication to customer success.’
‘The CMS corporate team have become an extension to our corporation. The firm offers exceptional service and sector knowledge in both Arabic and English. We can always rely on them to come up with the most practical and innovative solutions, with great value for money.’
Key clients
- Oman Information and Communication Technology Group SAOC
- Zubair Corporation LLC
- Oman 70 (Holding) LLC
- Alawi Enterprises LLC
- Bank AL Habib, Bahrain Branch
- Mazoon Petrogas SAOC
- Petrogas E&P LLC
- Kunooz Oman Holding SAOC
- Salalah Mills Company SAOG
- Oman Brunei Investment Company
Work highlights
Advised Oman Information and Communication Technology Group SAOC (Ithca Group) on the sale of 39% of Oman Broadband Company SAOC to Rakiza, a fund specialising in core infrastructure assets in Oman.
Advised Oman Telecommunications Company SAOG on its investment in Etlaq Space which will develop a space launch complex in Duqm with the project being sponsored by the National Aerospace Services Company LLC.
Advised Oman Information and Communication Technology Group SAOC on its investment in Global Semiconductor Micro Electronic USA (GSME USA) through a share subscription.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Charles Dolphin; Mary Allan
Other key lawyers
Ben Ewing