Addleshaw Goddard has a highly regarded litigation practice in Oman. The team brings expertise in advising on contentious energy, utilities and construction matters, as well as handling commercial and debt recovery disputes. Gorvinder Pannu is a key name for employment disputes, and co-heads the practice with Nic Henrikson, who is well versed in acting in ICC, LCIA and SIAC arbitration cases. Saif Al Mamari has a solid track record in advising on commercial litigation; Nasser Al Habsi focuses on energy, infrastructure and partnership disputes; and associate Mohammed Al Siyab acts on shareholder litigation, banking disputes and white-collar criminal investigations.

Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co ‘punches above its weight and is a safe pair of hands‘ in the dispute resolution arena in Oman. The practice has strength in advising on a full spectrum of contentious matters, including commercial and civil litigation, criminal claims and employment disputes. Sharia law cases are a recognised area of expertise for the team. Firm co-founder Said Al Busaidy is a leading commercial litigator in Oman, and co-founder Mansoor Malik is often involved in high-value arbitration cases involving commercial and construction contracts, often involving infrastructure projects. Ayman Ali is ‘a shrewd lawyer with an extensive experience and knowledge of the law and disputes’, often acting in contentious commercial and contractual matters, fraud cases, and insolvency and restructuring disputes. Mohammed Yousef and Majda Al Riyami are also key practitioners.

Simon Ward and Dominic Pilkington co-head the practice at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, which is home to an ‘experienced arbitration team who know the Oman arbitration market inside and out’. The group has a stellar reputation for handling litigation and arbitration for clients in the construction, infrastructure and oil and gas sectors. Associates Linna Al Kendi and David McCarthy bring experience in advising on large-scale commercial litigation and contentious regulatory matters. Mehdi Al Lawati left the firm in March 2023.

Dentons houses a strong bench of lawyers active in dispute resolution. Under the leadership of Dali Al Habboub and Yaqdhan Al Busaidi, the team is well versed in advising on disputes in the commercial, construction, environment, employment and tax sectors. Senior associates Wafa Al Shuaibi and Fatma Al Amri bring expertise in handling contentious intellectual property, insurance and employment matters.

At Al Tamimi & Company, Abdelhaleem (Haleem) Mohammed Ahmed stands out for his excellent track record in handling arbitration and commercial litigation, and is sought after for advising clients in the financial services, energy, oil and gas, infrastructure and maritime sectors on contentious matters within Oman and the wider region. Ahmed co-heads the practice with office head Ahmed Al Barwani, who is well versed in handling real estate and construction disputes.

At MAR Law, name partner Mohammed Al Ruqaishi has an excellent track record in representing local and foreign clients up to Supreme Court level, and counts commercial, construction, employment, and insurance litigation as key areas of strength. Criminal disputes are another core area of instruction for Ruqaishi. Other key practitioners to note include Ali Naveed Arshad and Hashim Shekhuna.

The disputes practice at Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) is home to a group of very experienced practitioners. The highly regarded lawyer Said Al-Shahry has an excellent reputation as a prominent litigation expert in Oman. Thamer Al Shahry is a well-regarded commercial litigator. Khaled Al Wazir has expertise in contentious shipping, transport and oil and gas matters, and Tarek El Hassan handles civil, employment and insurance disputes.

Abdulaziz Al Rashdi heads up the practice at BSA Al Rashdi & Al Barwani Advocates & Legal Consultants, which handles a steady workflow of banking, commercial, administrative, civil and construction disputes before Omani courts. International arbitration is another key area of instruction for the team. Arsalan Tariq has solid experience in advising on real estate and energy disputes.

The disputes practice at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP houses experienced litigator Amur Al Rashdi, who has a solid track record in handling contractual claims, commercial litigation and contentious insolvency cases. Together with Faris Al Maashari, the duo routinely advise a client base of high-net-worth individuals and major local and international companies on a broad spectrum of civil, administrative and criminal claims.

At Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel, Abdullah Al Owimari is the key contact for dispute resolution work. Key areas of instruction include civil, commercial, criminal and administrative litigation matters, with Omani construction and commercial arbitration a growing part of Owimari's practice; he is also experienced in appearing in cases before the Dubai International Arbitration Centre and Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre.

Construction disputes are a key driver of work for the team at Kennedys. Practice head Jamie Kellick, who brings over 15 years of experience in the construction market, is regularly instructed by contractors, local developers and international joint venture companies in a wide range of contentious construction matters, as well as in arbitration and mediation.

In Trowers & Hamlins LLP's Muscat office, Majid Al Toky is the key contact for advising on insurance, shipping, employment, corporate and commercial disputes. The team often leverages the strength of its disputes practice in Dubai to handle international arbitration and commercial litigation. Raya Al Harthy is singled out for her contributions.

The ‘charismatic, experienced and well-connected‘ Mohammed Al Bahr is the key name to note at White & Case LLP‘ Oman office, and is well known for his specialist focus on construction litigation and arbitration.