Dentons's construction and real estate team is turned to by clients for a number of transactional matters, including investments, financings, capital raisings, and regulatory mandates. Yasser Taqi heads up the Muscat-based team with expertise in real estate and construction disputes, commercial agreements, and cross-border mandates. He operates closely with Yaqdhan Al Busaidi, who is sought after by clients for his 8 years’ experience in appellate-level construction matters, contract drafting and negotiation, and real estate procurement matters.
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Key clients
- The Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning
- Duqm Marasi LLC
Work highlights
Advising The Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning on the development agreements, construction contracts, and consultancy service contracts in respect of a new affordable housing development.
Advising Duqm Marasi LLC on Oman's first-ever scheme to sell residential and commercial units on a usufruct basis (leasehold basis) rather than the conventional freehold basis.
Assisting a client with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the key transactional documents (including the sale and purchase and joint venture agreements) necessary to facilitate the project’s successful launch and ongoing operation.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Yasser Taqi
Other key lawyers
Yaqdhan Al Busaidi