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About

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SASLO is a top-tier law firm in Oman, specializing in corporate and commercial legal advisory services. The firm's diverse client base includes government-owned companies, major local and international corporations, banks, finance companies, investment companies, private equity portfolio companies, and international and governmental organizations.


With a comprehensive suite of services, SASLO has earned a reputation as a reliable and trusted advisor on conventional and Islamic banking activities, employment, labor, intellectual property, tax and due diligence, corporate governance, M&A, complex restructuring, capital market matters, land, real estate, and usufruct. The firm is particularly active in public and private M&A, joint ventures, private equity/venture capital transactions, and oil and gas projects.


SASLO's team of experienced lawyers is well-versed in Oman's legal and regulatory landscape, and has a proven track record of providing innovative solutions to complex legal issues. The firm is committed to in-country value, which has driven an increase in demand for its services from Omani government-owned and blue-chip companies and banks.


Chambers Review

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Corporate & Finance - Oman

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Said Al Shahry & Partners (SASLO) is a well-established Omani law firm with considerable longevity in the market. Maintaining offices in Muscat, Salalah and Sohar, the team regularly advises domestic banks on capital markets issuances and Islamic financings. It also has experience representing international oil and gas clients in major M&A transactions, as well as assisting with the formation of Shari'a-compliant investment funds. It has further strengths in corporate governance and a variety of corporate and commercial mandates, including the establishment of local subsidiaries.

Work Highlights

Provided by Said Al Shahry & Partners

  • SASLO advised Sohar International Bank on its merger with HSBC Oman.

Strengths

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"SASLO are commercial and extremely responsive. They know the local law very well."

Corporate & Finance respondent
Global

"The team's availability was remarkable. It was evident that the team had a very good understanding of the financial framework of the transaction, which was very impressive."

Corporate & Finance respondent
Global

"The firm has a deep understanding of intricate legal and business issues in Oman and provides alternative solutions to us on a variety of issues. They demonstrate a proactive and timely approach."

Corporate & Finance respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Jeremy Pooley
3
Jeremy Pooley
Head of Corporate & Finance
3
Band 3

Jeremy Pooley is a well-regarded international corporate lawyer who is based in SASLO's Muscat office. His broad practice encompasses advice on M&A transactions, joint venture agreements, fund launches and corporate restructuring.

"Jeremy is very punctual. He delivered quality work."

"Jeremy effectively communicates legal concepts in a concise and understandable manner to us. He ensures that we are fully informed. His thoroughness and attention to detail is exceptional."

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Thamer Al Shahry
3
Thamer Al Shahry
3
Band 3

Thamer Al Shahry is a prominent Omani lawyer with a wide variety of experience in Islamic finance, capital markets and M&A transactions. He is particularly capable when it comes to the structuring of joint ventures and advising international clients on setting up local entities.

"Thamer understands how things work in Oman and also understands the relationships between relevant authorities. He is always well prepared and tells you about everything in advance. He is proactive."

"Thamer is very calm. He is a deep thinker, meticulous, diligent and focused."

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Jeremy Pooley
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Jeremy Pooley
Head of Corporate & Finance
3
Band 3
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Thamer Al Shahry
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Thamer Al Shahry
3
Band 3
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Members

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Alaa Al-Hinai

Jeremy Pooley

Jeremy Pooley

Head of Department

Jeremy Pooley

Head of Department

Malcolm Dickinson

Maria Petrou

Sabrina Zhou

Salim Al-Harthi

Salonee Kulkarni

Shadha Al-Kharusi

Sherif Hampton

Clients

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ASYAD

Ahli Bank

Bank Muscat

ITHCA

OIA

OMRAN

OQ

PDO

Sohar International

Industries

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Aviation

Banking & Finance

Capital Markets

Construction

Education

Environment

Food & Agribusiness

Hospitality

Insurance

Intellectual Property

M&As

Media, entertainment & sports

Oil & Gas

PPP

Power & Water

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Projects

Real-Estate

Renewable energy

Retail & Consumer products

Shipping

Taxation

Technology & Telecommunications

Transport & Logistics

industrial