Global resources, local knowledge
Named Oman Law Firm of the Year twice in the last four years, we’ve been helping clients from our office in Muscat since 2012, providing our services through Nasser Al Habsi & Saif Al Mamari Law Firm. Our highly experienced team, bilingual in Arabic and English, combines the resources of a top international law firm with in-depth knowledge of and sensitivity to local laws, customs and practices.
Our experience in Oman allows us to anticipate the key issues our clients are likely to encounter and we have tried and tested practical solutions for dealing with them. We have forged strong, long-lasting relationships with the region’s key government agencies, corporate entities, financial institutions, regulatory bodies and private individuals across a wide range of sectors. When you are doing business into or out of Oman, we can help you overcome challenges and deliver positive outcomes.
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Our recent work
BP
Assisting BP on its successful participation in the first auction of its kind for a green hydrogen plant in Oman, setting the precedent for renewables auctions as part of Oman's 2050 drive to net zero.
Alizz Islamic Bank
Advising on a merger with Oman Arab Bank, creating a bank with over US$8.4 billion in assets. This was the first transaction under Oman’s 2019 Takeover and Acquisition Regulation.
Worley
Advising Worley on Oman aspects of its US$4.6 billion acquisition of Jacobs’ global Energy, Chemicals & Resources division, a leading global technical services provider across hydrocarbons, chemicals, mining and minerals.
China State Grid
Advising China State Grid on a successful circa US$1 billion acquisition of a 49% stake in Oman Electricity Transmission Company, a major part of Oman’s electricity sector privatisation programme.
Ahli Islamic, Ahli Bank SAOG
Acting for Ahli Islamic, Ahli Bank SAOG on the construction of the Sustainable City development – Oman's first net-zero-emissions community, set to be the largest operational sustainable community in the world.
Marubeni Corporation
Advising Marubeni Corporation's syndicate on the US$73 million secured financing for Oman’s first solar power project and associated securities package.
Ministry of Defence Pension Fund
Advising the Ministry of Defence Pension Fund, one of the largest pension funds and property owners in Oman, on the construction financing of the 5-star Anantara Hotel in Oman.
Oman Investment Authority
Advising Oman Investment Authority on the establishment of Future Fund Oman, which has US$5.2 billion to invest in line with the national directive to boost Oman's economic development and attract international investors
Gulf International Bank B.S.C. and Alfardan Group
Acting for Gulf International Bank B.S.C. on the refinancing and enhancement of project facilities for the construction of the St. Regis hotel and apartments in Muscat.
Al Hosn Investment Company
Advising Al Hosn Investment Company on its participation as an anchor investor in the US$2 billion initial public offering of OQ Exploration and Production SAOG, Oman's largest IPO to date.
SCF Partners
Advising on the acquisition of a minority interest in Gulf Energy, a leading oil and gas services company based in Oman with operations throughout the Middle East.
Rakiza Infrastructure Fund
Advising Rakiza Infrastructure Fund on its US$575 million acquisition (with Helios Towers plc) of Omantel’s telecoms tower infrastructure portfolio.
Addleshaw Goddard has emerged as one of the leading names for corporate legal services in Oman. The Muscat-based group is particularly esteemed for its banking practice, which frequently deals with high-profile project financings, bank mergers and credit facilities. It also adeptly advises clients in the energy, maritime, oil and gas, and telecoms sectors on large-scale M&A.
Addleshaw Goddard is the go-to corporate team in Muscat combining excellent international experience with local know-how. Very professional, 100% reliable and communicative.
Addleshaw Goddard's Muscat office maintains a well-respected disputes team whose lawyers offer deep experience in construction disputes and debt recovery matters. The litigation department acts before all levels of the Omani courts, including the Court of Appeal, on employment matters and shareholder disputes. The firm is also sought after for its skills in arbitration.
The Addleshaw Goddard team are excellent in handling cross-border matters. They are well experienced and diverse across the board, with a mix of Omanis and non-Omanis.
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Level 4, Unit 402
Beach One, Shatti Al Qurum
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Tel: +968 2495 0700
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