Corporate & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Oman
Band 1
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+971 50 465 4755Chambers Review
Addleshaw Goddard is an acclaimed international law firm that is widely recognised as one of the leading names for corporate legal services in Oman. The Muscat-based group is particularly esteemed for its banking practice, which is frequently seen advising on high-profile project financings, bank mergers and the provision of syndicated loan facilities. In addition to its impressive list of financial services clients, the firm also represents a number of sovereign wealth funds and major players in the telecoms sector.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard represented Ahli Bank in its USD444 million conventional and Islamic term loan to Oman Broadband Company for the expansion of OBC's fibre optic network.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Addleshaw delivers top-notch speed of delivery and quality of work."
"Their connectedness with the local market is reflected in their high level of commercial awareness."
"Addleshaw negotiates well on the clients' behalf."
"They are a well-established, go-to firm that is invested in Oman."
"Addleshaw delivers top-notch speed of delivery and quality of work."
"Their connectedness with the local market is reflected in their high level of commercial awareness."
"Addleshaw negotiates well on the clients' behalf."
"They are a well-established, go-to firm that is invested in Oman."
Notable Practitioners
Roger Byrne leads Addleshaw Goddard's Muscat office as well as heading up the firm's finance team across the GCC. Having been based in Oman for many years, he has advised on a long list of cutting-edge matters, including Shari'a-compliant financings and high-value syndicated lending facilities. He has further experience advising on banking regulatory work.
"Roger has a very high understanding of the law. His main quality is that he understands business."
"Roger is very hands-on."
Oliver Stevens is the partner heading up Addleshaw Goddard's Omani corporate group. He has wide-ranging experience advising on M&A and private equity buyouts in the Omani market, as well as assisting with investment fund launches and commercial contract matters.
"Oliver is a very knowledgeable and responsive lawyer."
"He is very commercial and understands requirements. He comes back with very clear proposals."
"Oliver gives excellent advice and follows up on matters."
"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."