The dispute resolution team at Kennedys operates across a number of contentious mandates pertaining to the insurance, construction, healthcare, oil and gas, and aviation sectors. Jamie Kellick leads the practice and is active in arbitration proceedings and insurance disputes, and he is ably supported by Nasser Al Shamli, who is active in shipping, maritime, and aviation claims, as well as administrative disputes. Amal Al Raisi is often retained to advise on cross-border debt and commercial claims.
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- ‘The Kennedys team in Oman, whilst small, is very responsive to issues and has strong local experience, which is invaluable in Omani litigation matters. This, combined with extensive international capabilities, gives the practice in Oman key strengths with regard to Dispute Resolution in Oman.’
- ‘Jamie Kellick is extremely knowledgeable with regard to Omani law and dispute resolution. His advice is pragmatic.'
- 'Nasser Al Shamli and Amal Al Raisi provide excellent support and assistance on a number of complex dispute matters.’
- ‘Kennedys is a reputed firm for international arbitration and has good knowledge of the construction sector. Lawyers are capable of giving ultimate solutions and pleadings.'
Key clients
- Carillion Alawi LLC
- Credit Oman SAOC
- Etihad Airways
- Liberty International Underwriting
- National Plastics
- Oman National Investment Development Company SAOC
- Polaris Marine Services LLC
- Port & Terminal Reinsurers
- Risk Management Services LLC
Work highlights
Advising Liberty International Underwriting on recovery claims against the construction contractor of the St Regis Hotel in Al Mouj, Muscat, as a result of a fire at the construction site.
Representing Etihad Airways in compensation claims emanating from missed flights from Muscat International Airport.
Acting for Port & Terminal Reinsurers in relation to claims against Salalah Port Services Company SAOG.
Practice head
Jamie Kellick
Other key lawyers
Nasser Al Shamli; Amal Al Raisi