Corporate & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Oman
Band 2
About
Provided by Said Al Shahry & Partners
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
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
- SASLO advised Sohar International Bank on its merger with HSBC Oman.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"SASLO are commercial and extremely responsive. They know the local law very well."
"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."
"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."
"SASLO are commercial and extremely responsive. They know the local law very well."
"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."
"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."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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."
Ranked Lawyers at
Said Al Shahry & Partners
Oman
Members
Provided by Said Al Shahry & Partners
Alaa Al-Hinai
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
Provided by Said Al Shahry & Partners
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