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Oliver Stevens

Oliver Stevens stands out in his experience and professionalism. Timely responses, professional advice, and an excellent understanding of client - Legal 500 2025

Partner, Head of Corporate Middle East
Oman

Expertise

Oliver is a Partner and head of our Middle East corporate and commercial practice. He has over two decades of experience advising clients on the legal aspects of regional and international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments and general corporate governance and compliance matters. His clients include a number of international blue-chip organisations from a wide variety of sectors.

Oliver has worked in the region since 2012. Prior to joining AG, Oliver worked in the London and Milan offices of a US global firm and the Dubai office of a leading international firm. Oliver obtained a first-class law degree from the University of Warwick in the UK.

Oliver was ranked by Legal 500 EMEA 2025 as a 'Leading Partner' for Commercial, Corporate and M&A in Oman and by Chambers International 2025 in 'Band 2' for Corporate & Finance in Oman.

Experience

Advised Oman Investment Authority on the establishment of Future Fund Oman which has a capital of USD 5.2 billion to invest in line with the national directive to boost Oman's economic development and attract international investors.
Advised Al Hosn Investment Company on its participation as an anchor investor in the circa USD 2 billion initial public offering of OQ Exploration and Production.
Advised a leading sovereign wealth fund on its participation as an anchor investor in the USD 750 million initial public offering of OQ Gas Networks SAOG, Oman's largest IPO at that date.
Advised Tawoos Group on its acquisition of the Oman assets of the NMC Hospital Group, including Al Ghubra Hospital, Ruwi Hospital and a chain of dermatology clinics.
Advised bp on the acquisition of 49% of Hyport Coordination Company which will produce green hydrogen and ammonia at Duqm, Oman.
Advised Rakiza Infrastructure Fund on its joint venture with Helios Towers plc which has acquired the passive telecommunications tower infrastructure portfolio owned by Omantel for USD 495 million.
Advised Al Jazira Restaurants on the acquisition of the McDonald's fast food restaurant franchise in Oman.
Advised China State Grid on its circa USD 1 billion acquisition of 49% of the share capital of Oman Electricity Transmission Company, a part of the partial privatisation of the electricity sector in Oman.

Professional Memberships

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Testimonials

"Oliver Stevens stands out in his experience and professionalism. Timely responses, professional advice, and excellent understanding of client requirements makes them uniquely positioned in Muscat, Oman for the required corporate legal work for corporations."
Legal 500 MENA 2025

"Oliver Stevens leads the AG corporate team. He drives high standards of his team while still being able to deliver excellent value for money."
Legal 500 MENA 2025

"He is an outstanding and hard-working lawyer."
Chambers Global 2025

"Oliver is a very experienced corporate partner. He really understands a lot of the complex structures we use and has been able to provide in-depth opinions."
Chambers Global 2025

"Oliver's legal advice is blended with the commercial, taking into account the on-the-ground realities. He brings his own added value and he knows the local environment well."
Chambers Global 2024

"He is very commercial and understands requirements. He comes back with very clear proposals."
Chambers Global 2024

"Oliver Stevens is the stand-out partner. He is always supportive and available as and when required to provide the proper advice and support." Legal 500 MENA 2024

"Oliver Stevens – Absolutely committed to his clients. Always goes the extra mile."
Legal 500 MENA 2024

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