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Asad Qayyum

Asad Qayyum

Global 2026

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Corporate & Finance

Oman

7 years ranked

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A leading corporate and commercial lawyer with almost twenty-five years of experience across Oman, the UK and Pakistan advising clients on a wide array of mandates, with particular expertise in Capital Markets (IPOs, bonds, sukuk and funds), mergers & acquisitions (public and private), banking and finance (including, Islamic finance) and natural resources. He is lauded for his "outstanding contributions to legal innovation, corporate governance and advancement of Oman's commercial sector" and clients have called him [one of] "the best lawyers in the GCC".

Professional Memberships

Bar Council of England and Wales

Law Society of England and Wales

Punjab Bar Council, Pakistan

Lahore High Court Bar Association, Pakistan

Association of International Energy Negotiators

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate & Finance - Oman

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Asad Qayyum is an exceptional lawyer who is the founding partner of MAQ Legal. He is engaged by prominent banking clients on various matters including M&A, IPOs, foreign investment and restructuring, with further knowledge of sukuk and Islamic finance. He is particularly experienced in advising on transactions within the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors.

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Strengths

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  • Asad Qayyum is highly experienced, knowledgeable and available to answer any questions we have.

    Corporate & FinanceChambers Global Guide

  • Asad Qayyum is very responsive and always exceeds expectations.

    Corporate & FinanceChambers Global Guide

  • Asad's deep expertise, responsiveness and pragmatic advice have been invaluable to our team. We especially appreciate his clear communication and navigation of complex issues.

    Corporate & FinanceChambers Global Guide

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