Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s disputes practice is experienced in advising on financial, construction, and energy sector disputes and routinely appears before arbitration bodies and appellate-level courts in Oman. The office is chaired by Raya Al Harthy, an expert in handling cross-border commercial arbitrations before the ICC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL in Oman. Majid Al Toky is often retained in employment, shipping, and insurance disputes.
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- ‘Compared with other firms, Trowers & Hamlins hallmark is its collaborative and adaptive approach. They are never rigid in their interpretation of scope; rather, they adapt to the evolving needs of the matter.'
- 'The firm’s investment in technology, its transparent communication style, and its commitment to diversity and professional development all reflect a progressive culture that places long-term client relationships over short-term transactions.’
- ‘Raya Al Harthy is an exceptional adviser who combines empathy and judgement. She stands out for her ability to handle complex corporate and regulatory matters with calm authority and clarity. Her advice is consistently balanced — strategic yet commercially realistic.'
- 'Raya Al Harthy's strength lies in her listening skills and her instinctive understanding of a client’s priorities; she frames her recommendations in a way that facilitates informed decision-making rather than just legal compliance.'
- ‘Customer engagement and prompt response with a balanced approach in difficult matters makes their practice unique.’
- ‘I worked with Raya Al Harthy and I think she is very client-focused with excellent expertise in her areas of practice.’
Key clients
- Petroleum Development Oman
- Oman Power and Water Company
- Qatari Telecommunications Company SAOG
- Bahwan Engineering Company LLC
- Mazoon Dairy SAOC
- C.Steinweg Oman LLC
- Salalah Port Services SAOG
- Majid AL Futtaim Properties LLC
- Nama Dhofar Services
- Barka Water and Power Company SAOG
- Muscat Pharmacy & Stores LLC
- Saud Bahwan Group
Work highlights
Acting for BWPC in three tax cases against the Oman Tax Authority, objecting against its decision to disallow the carry forward of losses BWPC incurred during a tax exemption period.
Acted for SPS in a case against Al Astool Marine Services and Hamad Fahad Al Muhairi (a UAE national) in the Omani courts.
Acting for Hanwha in enforcing a Korean Arbitration Award raised before the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board, against an Omani Company in Oman, National Plastics Factory, arising out of a contract for the sale and purchase of polyvinyl chloride.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Raya Al Harthy
Other key lawyers
Majid Al Toky