Dentons' corporate practice is praised for its ‘commercial and practical advice’, and is a frequent destination for clients requiring expertise in local, regional, and international transactions, including share and asset sales, joint ventures, IPOs, and other deals. The team leverages experience in the manufacturing, construction, and financial sectors. Jamie Gibson heads the practice and is highly experienced in private equity transactions. Michael Kneebone is often retained to advise on FDI, acquisitions, and structuring mandates, while Fatima Al Sabahi fields over 13 years of experience in corporate transactions, as well as regulatory compliance issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very knowledgeable about the processes in Oman (written and unwritten).’
- ‘Jamie Gibson is extremely knowledgeable of the Omani market. ’
- ‘As a client, what we value most in Dentons Oman’s corporate and real estate team is their ability to combine deep local understanding with international standards.'
- 'They are practical, responsive, and know how to navigate regulators and complex transactions without overcomplicating issues.’
- ‘From my experience, Michael Kneebone stands out for his exceptional ability to simplify complex corporate and regulatory issues. He is pragmatic, commercially minded, and always anticipates risks before they become problems.’
- ‘Commercial and practical advice, based on experience and knowledge of local laws and customs.’
Key clients
- Asyad Ports & Terminals
- Huaxin (Hainan) Investment Co., Ltd
- Vale International SA
- Green Energy Oman Consortium
- Golden Sands Hotels Company LLC
- Petroleum Development Oman LLC
- Vopak Middle East B.V
- Oman Oil Marketing Company SAOG
- Ahli Bank SAOG
- Energy Development Oman SAOC
- Citigroup Global Markets Ltd
- Sohar Power Company SAOG
Work highlights
Advising Vale on a USD600m joint venture with AP Oryx Holdings LLC, an SPV of NYSE-listed Apollo Asset Management Inc, in Vale Oman Distribution Center.
Advising the clients on the sale of a stake in Hyport and on the operation services agreement for provision of operating services in relation to the design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, etc. of the renewable generation facilities; the electrolysis facility to produce green hydrogen; and the green ammonia synthesis and ammonia storage and export facility.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jamie Gibson
Other key lawyers
Michael Kneebone; Fatima Al Sabahi