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Real estate and construction in Oman

Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co

Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is routinely instructed in some of the most high-profile commercial real estate and infrastructure projects in the Omani market, including mixed-use retail projects, hotels and solar energy parks. Senior partner Mansoor Jamal Malik continues to assist construction clients, sponsors and contractors with the preliminary stages of a PPP project involving building, financing and operating 42 school buildings. Projects expert Ravinder Singh is another key name to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mansoor Jamal Malik


Autres avocats clés:

Ravinder Singh


Principaux clients

Action Hotels Group


First Qatar Real Estate Development and Co


Hotel Management Company International SAOG (Chedi Muscat)


J. W. Marriott Hotel


Jumeirah International LLC


Khazaen Economic City LLC


Muscat Intercontinental Hotel


Muscat National Development and Investment Company SAOC (ASAAS)


Oman Investment Corporation SAOC


Oman Shapoorji Company LLC


Oman Tourism Development Company SAOC (OMRAN)


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Oman Investment Corporation SAOC and Khazaen Economic City LLC on the development and management of an integrated logistics, dry port, industrial, commercial, and residential city known as Khazaen Economic City.
  • Acted for Bank Muscat on financing the development of Mudhaibi Water Distribution Project by Towell Infrastructure Projects Co. LLC
  • Advised an integrated residential and leisure development company on a funding matter arising from the development of a residential complex.

Dentons

Dentons is home to one of Oman’s top specialist construction teams. The group continues to advise on transactional matters and contentious issues arising from prominent infrastructure, energy, petrochemicals and real estate development projects in the jurisdiction. Led by Yasser Taqi, the team continues to work alongside developer Duqm Marasi concerning the mixed-use development of Maysan Square in the Special Economic Zone in Duqm. Real estate expert Jamie Gibson is a key practitioner.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jamie Gibson; Yasser Taqi


Principaux clients

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning


Duqm Marasi LLC


Muscat National Development and Investment Company SAOC (ASAAS)


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising The Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning on development agreements, construction contracts, and consultancy service contracts in respect of a new affordable housing development.
  • Advising the developer, Duqm Marasi LLC, on Oman’s first scheme to sell residential and commercial units on a usufruct basis (leasehold basis) rather than the conventional free hold basis.
  • Advising Muscat National Development and Investment Company SAOC (ASAAS) on a mixed-use development project.

MAR Law

At MAR Law, Hashim Shekhuna is sought after for advising on front-end construction work, EPC contracts, procurement matters and contentious work, and also brings expertise in local land rights and regulatory matters. Associate Maria Ali Khan is active on due diligence proceedings pertaining to projects, particularly project finance and the negotiation and drafting of project agreements.

Responsables de la pratique:

Hashim Shekhuna


Autres avocats clés:

Maria Ali Khan


Les références

‘This law firm provides an excellent service and is very responsive. ’

‘Hashim Shekhuna is a stand out individual.’

Principaux clients

Ministry of Finance


Ministry of Education


Safeer Arabian International LLC


Amjaad Development LLC


Oman Broadband Company SAOC


Descon Engineering Oman LLC


Apex Transgulf Manufacturing LLC SFZ


Oman Sugar Refinery Company LLC


Biyaq Oilfield Services LLC


AZ Engineers & Partners LLC


Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC


Kempinski hotel Muscat – Oman Hospitality Company SAOC


Black Gold Integrated Solutions Co LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education, as Omani law counsel, part of an advisory consortium concerning the procurement of the first batch of 42 schools by the Ministry of Education under a public private partnership model, including advising on land rights issues and usufruct agreement for the development of the project.
  • Advised Amjaad Development LLC on structuring a joint venture special purpose company and preparation of a joint venture agreement for the development of a mix-used development in Muscat.
  • Acted for Oman Broadband in the preparation of project documents for the future procurement and development of telecommunication and fibre optic assets by Oman Broadband Company under a Build-Own-Transfer basis.

Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO)

At Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO), Said Al-Shahry is well known for handling construction arbitration, and is regularly instructed by engineering contractors and developers in the space.

Responsables de la pratique:

Said Al Shahry


Principaux clients

ABA Oman International School


ABENGOA


Aktivco


Al Rajhi for Development – Oman


Al Reef Real Estate Company SAOC


ARUP


Associated Consulting Engineers (ACE) International


CPEC – Architectural & Engineering Consultancy


Majid Al Futtaim


Martin Engineering GmbH


Mint Projects International LLC


Ministry of Finance


Mott MacDonald


OHL Industrial S.L.


Oman Global Logistics Group SAOC (ASYAD)


Oman Shapoorji Company LLC


Oman Tourism Development Company SAOC (OMRAN)


Roadbridge Construction Oman LLC


SAS Gulf United Company LLC


Seureca Muscat LLC


STFA Construction Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising the Ministry of Finance on the PPP Project for constructing the headquarters of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.