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Praised for its ‘unique blend of international and local dispute resolution experience and knowledge’, the dispute resolution practice at Kennedys boasts specialist knowledge in commercial, insurance, and construction disputes, and represents both local companies and multinational firms. Jamie Kellick heads the team and offers over 15 years of experience in the GCC market, and acts for clients in cross-border arbitrations and high-value litigation. Nasser Al Shamli is a key operator in the team’s insurance sector-related disputes, and is accompanied by Amal Al Raisi, a highly active member of the team.
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  • ‘The practice in Oman brings together a unique blend of international and local dispute resolution experience and knowledge. They are very responsive to our instructions and always quick to pick up on key issues and formulate an appropriate strategy to deal with the matters in hand.’

  • ‘Mr. Jamie Kellick is our primary point of contact. Jamie has extensive legal knowledge both in Oman an internationally and is always available to discuss key issues.'

  • 'Mr. Nasser Al Shamli has extensive local legal knowledge and is extremely responsive to all matters which we raise.'

  • 'Ms. Amal Al Raisi prepares our pleadings meticulously and engages well with our in-house commercial team.’

  • ‘Jamie Kellick and Nasser Al Shamli along with Amal Al Raisi are very solid individuals with quick and solution oriented responses. Since our case is related with litigation, these are very important aspects from our side.’

Key clients

  • Carillion Alawi LLC
  • Credit Oman SAOC
  • Etihad Airways
  • Liberty International Underwriting
  • Oman National Investment Development Company SAOC
  • Polaris Marine Services LLC
  • Port & Terminal Reinsurers
  • Q-Build LLC
  • Risk Management Services LLC
  • Rukun Al Yaqeen Oil & Gas International LLC

Work highlights

Advised 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.
Represented Etihad Airways in compensation claims emanating from missed flights from Muscat International Airport.
Acted for Carillion Alawi LLC in an ongoing claim seeking payment from Oman Hospitality Company S.A.O.C., the owner of the Kempinski, Wave, Muscat, Oman for outstanding payments for its construction.

Practice head

Jamie Kellick

Other key lawyers

Nasser Al Shamli; Amal Al Raisi