Al Busaidy Mansoor Jamal & Co

"AMJ is the market leading domestic firm in Oman. It has arguably unparalleled local law expertise and track record of providing quality advice across all types of the financial and corporate deals. During the research period the firm has been active across banking, capital markets, M&A and on projects. In Islamic finance, the firm has done at a lot of work for Meethaq Islamic Banking as the lender on various deals to borrowers. It also advised on various sukuk, including by the state. In project finance the firm advised lenders on various deals including for a 100MW solar project, three hospitals, a water desalination plant, and for an oil and gas refinery. In capital markets work the firm advised on completed IPOs, and is still advising on several planned deals. In other project work the firm also advised sponsors in relation to a solar IPP and on a healthcare PPP".(IFLR1000, 2020) Client feedback relied on by IFLR1000 includes the following: "This law firm provides high-quality legal banking and financing work. We are very satisfied in terms of cost, quality and punctuality." ? Banking "We started using AMJ as our lawyer for important contracts last year and we are satisfied overall by the quality of their work, turn-around time and the attention to detail that is required by us. AMJ know how to meet client requirements very well." ? Islamic finance "Mansoor Jamal and Ardeshir Patel provide consistent and solid support to their clients. They remain the "go-to" people in Oman for Oman law matters." ? Private equity "Mansoor Jamal and Ravinder Singh provided clear, concise and on-point advice. They are clear leaders in advising energy sector clients and project finance transactions. I would not hesitate to hire them as sponsors' counsel, and not only for the local law piece." ? Project development AMJ is a top-tier, full-service law firm of international quality established in Oman for 40 years. The firm has been described as a rarity in the Middle East as an independent, national firm that tops the legal rankings and is the largest in Oman, providing clients with unrivalled in-country breadth and depth of expertise. Seven teams of UK, US and Commonwealth-trained solicitors, barristers, Arab law specialists and Omani advocates serve a large portfolio of blue chips, financial institutions, government bodies, trading houses, and high net-worth individuals. The firm has the most elite and ranked lawyers in the jurisdiction and is known for its involvement in innovative, dividuals. Thegse deals and landmark projects in Oman. Evolution - The firm's origins can be traced back to 1979. UK barrister Mansoor Jamal Malik took over the firm in 1986 and gradually expanded it from a boutique dispute resolution practice into a premier, full-service, business law firm. In 2004, the firm underwent a successful merger with the legal office of eminent Omani jurist, former Supreme Court judge and vice-president of Oman's State Council, Dr. Said Al Busaidy. Today, the seven-partner practice is the largest law firm in Oman. Its 36-strong legal team is divided into five specialist teams comprising experienced UK, US and Commonwealth-qualified solicitors and barristers, Arab law experts and Omani advocates. They form the strongest and most diverse in-country legal team in Oman and include many of Oman's foremost legal practitioners ranked as leaders in their respective fields. Recognition - The firm and its lawyers have garnered strong market recognition in recent years with consistent top tier/band rankings for both its corporate/commercial and dispute resolution practices in all the major, global legal directories. Our services - We provide first-class, integrated legal advice and services to financial institutions, corporates, government and state-owned enterprises on a range of cross-border and domestic transactions, laws and regulatory frameworks, litigation, arbitration, and institutional and ad hoc proceedings. Our reputation as the firm that gets the job done is built on our perseverance in helping clients to address their toughest legal challenges. We pride ourselves on delivering business-minded, cost-effective advice and counsel aimed at getting the right result for our clients. We understand that clients may need strategic and pragmatic advice which goes beyond the strict letter of the law. We believe that this solution- oriented ethos distinguishes our practice from international competitors in the market and is the reason for the firm's loyal client following among some of the most influential businesses and institutions in Oman. Value - Clients value our blend of Oman-specific counsel and international knowledge, standards and support. Our lawyers combine multi-jurisdictional expertise with in-depth knowledge of Oman's regulatory, financial and business environment. The firm's role as trusted adviser to government and regulatory authorities coupled with a substantial Arabic language capability ensure that our lawyers enjoy a close relationship with key institutions. These are invaluable assets for clients seeking to identify and iron out any complexity or uncertainty that may impact their business or transactions. Partner-led teams - Our lawyers work closely in small teams led by partners. This ensures we maintain consistently high standards combined with the approachability and camaraderie that contribute greatly to our success. Although each team has a specialist focus, our collaborative structure ensures that clients can draw on the overall expertise of the firm to protect their legal and commercial interests and mitigate their risks at all times. Industry knowledge - Our lawyers have experience of advising across the full spectrum of business and industry sectors. These include power and water, infrastructure, oil and gas, industry and manufacturing, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, media and telecommunications, insurance, tax and insolvency. Over the past 30 years they have been instrumental in shaping key sectors through their involvement in ground-breaking deals and legal developments. Most recently, the firm's expertise has been deployed in advising the government of Oman on the restructuring of key sectors including power supply and transmission, aviation and logistics, on the pre-privatisation corporatisation of state-owned enterprises, public private partnerships, as well as innovative financing structures involving hybrid conventional-Shariah-compliant, and debt-equity packages for projects and real estate development. International dimension - As cross-border transactions become routine, clients value the extensive multi-jurisdictional expertise our in-house team and consultants bring to the table. We also enjoy longstanding strategic alliances with many of the world's leading international law firms. We have enhanced our global reach through membership of premier global law networks. Through these gateways, clients are able to access high-quality, competitively-priced legal services wherever in the world they transact business, set up projects or address a dispute. Getting the job done - Whether you are a foreign investor setting up business in Oman or an Oman-based business entering into a contract, planning to expand, restructure, or resolve a dispute, we can help you with expert advice and strategic counsel. No matter how complex or contentious the undertaking, we persevere until the job is done. For further information, advice or to arrange a meeting, contact an individual lawyer, or send us a general enquiry. Awards and Rankings - The firm, along with a number of its senior lawyers, have won top ranking in all major, global legal directories for many years in succession. We are proud of this recognition of our legal expertise and performance achievement based as it is on independent research, client feedback and peer recognition.

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Construction	1
Corporate	2
Finance - Banking	7
Government and Government Relations	1
Government Contracts	1
Litigation - General (consumer)	1
Other	2