Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is home to ‘the go to team for project finance and energy work in Oman'. The group continues to advise the Government on the privatisation and restructuring of electricity, water, wastewater, oil and gas assets in Oman. Other key drivers of work include advising on foreign investment, project finance, tender and procurement processes, and EPC contracts. Mansoor Jamal Malik is a highly regarded practitioner in the department, with established strength in handling M&A and PPP matters in the energy sector. Banking partner Marcus Pery is a key figure in the group, and Ravinder Singh, an expert in mining, renewable energy and hydrogen projects, is a name to note.

Mary Allan and Ben Ewing co-head the projects offering at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP, which stands out for its 'extensive knowledge and background about the electricity sector in Oman'. Allan continues to assist with independent power projects and water desalination projects, and advises governments on the regulatory aspects in relation to new power and water projects. Ewing is highly respected for his solid track record in handling upstream oil and gas sector matters. Charles Dolphin is sought after for assisting with procurement issues and transactions pertaining to the power and water sectors.

Led by project finance expert Roger Byrne, the team at Addleshaw Goddard acts for governments, exploration and production companies, EPC contractors, project developers, banks and private equity houses across the full spectrum of oil and gas sector matters. Utilities, transport and infrastructure are other key sector strengths for the group. Associate James Shaw is a key name.

The team at Dentons is 'able to provide global industry experts with local law know-how’. Yasser Taqi's practice takes in projects with a focus on the power and water sectors. He continues to represent InterContinental Energy as lead sponsor in the development of two green hydrogen/ammonia projects in Oman and in Saudi Arabia.

Ali Naveed Arshad is the key practitioner at MAR Law, specialising in advising on corporate and financing transactions in the oil and gas, transportation, water and utilities sectors. Mining work is another key area of instruction for Arshad, who is regularly instructed by procurers, developers and lenders, including Islamic financial institutions.

Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) has a solid track record in handling greenfield IWP and IPP projects, with experience in advising sponsors and lenders on financing and compliance issues. Banking partner Thamer Al-Shahry and corporate expert Jeremy Pooley are active in energy M&A, procurement and oil and gas matters.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s team is led by Thomas Wigley, who has an excellent reputation for advising on a broad range of power projects, including nuclear power, oil and gas and waste-to-energy projects. Together with Hasan Rahman, Wigley also handles airport, road and rail projects.