Saif Al Mamari

Saif has contributed to the review of various laws and regulations, including:

• The Commercial Companies Law for the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
• Capital Market Regulations and the Regulation of Commercial Companies Law for the Capital Market Authority;
• The Oman Labour Law for the Shura Council;
• Selected ministerial decisions in support of Oman Vision 2040;
• The Arbitration Rules for the Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre; and
• Sports Regulations for the Oman Football Association (OFA).

A snapshot of Saif's experience includes:

Arbitration and litigation 

• Acted for clients in seeking the enforcement and recognition of international arbitral awards pursuant to the New York Convention 1958 and related Omani laws.
• Acted for an Omani shipping and logistics entity in successfully defending a nullification application concerning an international arbitral award issued under the expedited procedure of the ICC Rules of Arbitration.
• Acted for a Kuwait-Omani joint venture entity in the defence of an ad hoc arbitration seated in Oman concerning the construction of a retail development.
• Acted as Omani counsel for an Austrian company in an ICC arbitration seated in Switzerland concerning a dispute under a share purchase agreement and instructed a UK-based advocate.
• Appeared as an advocate in dozens of commercial and debt recovery disputes for a range of commercial clients before the Primary and Appellate Courts of Oman.
• Was appointed as an Omani law expert or advisor for foreign law firms in a multitude of international arbitration matters, both in Oman and abroad.

Corporate and non-contentious 

• Advised a Marubeni Corporation-led syndicate on the USD 73 million secured solar power project financing for Oman's first solar power project and associated securities package, and advised sponsors on Omani law issues.
• Acted as Omani counsel for the international lenders in the project financing of a Liquid Petroleum Gas extraction plant and related pipeline infrastructure, LPG storage, and jetty facilities in the Salalah Free Zone, Oman. The ultimate sponsor for the transaction was the Government of Oman. The facility was valued at USD 640 million, and Saif's role included providing advice on regulatory compliance and other local law issues in relation to the project.
• Conducted annual general meetings and executive general meetings for a range of financial institutions, including HSBC Bank Oman SAOG, Sohar International Bank, United Power Company, and Saraya Bandar Jissah.
• Reviewed the articles of association of HSBC Bank Oman SAOG.
• Advised Bank Sohar on its proposed merger with Bank Dhofar in Oman, which would have created a merged entity with a market capitalisation of approximately USD 1.8 billion.
• Advised Alizz Islamic Bank on its proposed merger under the new Oman Commercial Companies Law with Oman Arab Bank.
• Represented a Lebanese investment company in a prosecution concerning unfair competition in breach of the Commercial Companies Law.

Corporate and Regulatory Offences

• Defended one of the most senior executives of a large state-owned oil and gas company before the Omani courts (criminal circuit) on charges of bribery and corruption.
• Defended a senior manager of a public listed banking institution on charges of violations of the Capital Markets Law and breach of confidential information in relation to the purchase and sale of shares.
• Successfully defended a manager at a senior level in a large construction company in proceedings filed by the Public Authority of Consumer Protection for violation of the Consumer Protection Law regarding alleged unfair competition allegations.
• Represented a senior manager of a construction company at investigation meetings with authorities and in the defence of charges brought before the Oman courts (criminal circuit).
• Successfully defended the former chief executive officer of a national airline before the public prosecutor and during the criminal trial in relation to neglect of duty offences under the Omani Penal Code.
• Represented employees of a foreign education provider on criminal charges concerning fabricated evidence filed by an aggrieved candidate.
• Successfully defended a large bank in proceedings filed by the Public Prosecution and a private company for violation of the Penal Code regarding alleged breach of trust

• Oman Journal of Arbitration and Mediation - Issue 1 - Article on [Saving Time and Costs in Arbitration - A Practical Perspective]
• Al Roya Newspaper [Written Comment on Royal Decree No. 23/2023 Regarding the Marriage of Omanis to Foreigners].
• www.thenationalnews.com International Website [Written Comment on Royal Decree No. 23/2023 Regarding the Marriage of Omanis to Foreigners - in English].
• Oman Newspaper [Written Comment on the Importance of General Assemblies of Joint Stock Companies].
• Capital Market Authority Podcast [Audio Comment on the Election of Boards of Directors of Joint Stock Companies - Controls and Tasks].

• Oman Lawyers Association
• Gulf Lawyers Union
• Omani & British Lawyers Association

PQE, Ministry of Justice and Legal (2010), Affairs of Oman (MJLA)

• Arabic
• English

• The Legal 500 – edition 2023 - Dispute Resolution – Oman – Ranked as Leading Individuals
• The Legal 500 – edition 2020 - Dispute Resolution – Oman – Ranked as Leading Individuals
• The Legal 500 – edition 2018 - Dispute Resolution – Oman – Ranked as Leading Individuals
• Professional Certificate in qualifying and preparing arbitrators from GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre - 2015
• Arbitration in Sports Disputes Certification from International Academy for Mediation and Arbitration - 2023

• Banha University, Egypt (2020)
• Beirut Arab University (2010)