Simon Ward
About
Provided by Simon Ward
Practice Areas
International Arbitration, Construction and Industrial Disputes, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Corporate Regulatory Prosecutions, Employment Law.
Career
Simon is a Partner and head of the firm's Arbitration and Disputes team based in Muscat. He is one of Oman's most experienced arbitration counsel, with nearly 15 years arbitration experience in the jurisdiction. He has advised on some of Oman's largest and most complex arbitrations. He has particular experience in construction and infrastructure disputes (both as counsel, and sitting as arbitrator), and has successfully advised and represented numerous government companies, multinationals and local entities in both Oman law and international arbitration.
Professional Memberships
Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court, New Zealand Roll of Oman Court of Appeal Approved Arbitrators International Bar Association
Personal
LLB (First Class Honours) University of Waikato, New Zealand.
Chambers Review
Global
Simon Ward has many years' experience appearing in arbitrations conducted under DIFC-LCIA and ICC rules. He is also skilled in commercial litigation, most notably advising on tax disputes as well as acting for clients in the construction and aviation industries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is a very able lawyer."
"He is a very able lawyer."