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The following is a brief list of our areas of practice and legal services we are able to provide<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”arbitration” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.86)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0.71)” background_image=”https:\/\/www.marlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/vecteezy_geometric-white-pattern_2383594-scaled.jpg” background_position=”bottom_center” background_blend=”overlay” custom_margin=”||-2px|||” custom_padding=”||6px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Arial||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_text_color=”#c2ab92″ header_font_size=”36px” header_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#c2ab92″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Our arbitration and litigation practice combines international experience with local Omani\u00a0law\u00a0expertise. Our lawyers have a considerable amount of experience handling litigation and arbitration matters in both Arabic and English for local and international clients. Our lawyers routinely appear in sophisticated local court litigation in Oman and have acted as counsel in some of Oman\u2019s highest profile court cases\u00a0and arbitrations. Our firm also acts in proceedings for enforcement of arbitral awards in Oman. Our firm\u2019s experience includes litigation in relation to administrative, criminal, civil, labour, commercial agencies, commercial, construction, debt recovery, financing, family, insurance,\u00a0tax,\u00a0shipping\u00a0and air transport matters.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our lawyers have acted as counsel in some of the most significant disputes and international arbitrations in Oman. Our expertise includes handling disputes in relation to construction, energy, foreign direct\u00a0investment\u00a0and corporate matters. Our lawyers have also acted on international institutional arbitrations, including International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC) arbitrations. Our lawyers are well experienced in acting as Omani law expert and local counsel for Omani\u00a0law\u00a0matters. They are routinely appointed as arbitrators in Oman related arbitration matters and our offering includes a licensed arbitrator registered in the Omani Administrative, Civil and Commercial Courts, as well as a registered arbitrator in the GCC Commercial Arbitration Center.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With a busy disputes and commercial practice, our firm is also well versed in carrying out risk management and advisory in large commercial transactions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”corporate” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”bottom_center” background_blend=”overlay” custom_padding=”16px||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Arial||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_text_color=”#c2ab92″ header_font_size=”36px” header_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#c2ab92″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n MAR Law\u00a0has a strong corporate and commercial practice. Our lawyers have experience of advising clients on\u00a0a wide\u00a0range\u00a0of corporate\/commercial\u00a0matters\u00a0and M&A matters.\u00a0Our lawyers have\u00a0particular experience\u00a0in\u00a0advising clients on the Omani FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) regime, company formation, shareholders and joint venture agreements and corporate structuring and restructuring.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our work\u00a0in this respect (and in connection with M&As)\u00a0often involves advising on matters relating to consumer protection, product liability and competition law issues.\u00a0We also provide advice relating to consumer protection to both individuals and businesses and are well-versed in appearing before the Public Authority for Consumer Protection.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our lawyers have worked closely with the consumer protection and monopoly prevention authorities. We also assist entities by undertaking audits to identify key competition risks and putting in place effective competition compliance\u00a0prograMs\u00a0Our lawyers also advise businesses on\u00a0discreet\u00a0issues and potential arrangements for compliance with competition law. We routinely assist companies structure their joint ventures, patent licenses and other intellectual property arrangements to comply with competition laws and guidelines.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our lawyers regularly advise listed and\u00a0other regulated entities on matters\u00a0of corporate governance and compliance\u00a0in addition to their day-to-day corporate and commercial matters.\u00a0We advise and represent clients in all sectors of the Omani economy.\u00a0We regularly advise joint stock companies\u00a0and other regulated entities on\u00a0a\u00a0variety of corporate, commercial, supply chain\u00a0and corporate governance matters.\u00a0We also\u00a0conduct\u00a0corporate and executive\u00a0seminars\u00a0in corporate governance\u00a0and related areas. We have assisted clients with drafting\u00a0all of\u00a0the relevant documentation pertaining to board policies and procedures manuals etc.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The firm has\u00a0extensive experience\u00a0acting on mandates pertaining to\u00a0mergers,\u00a0acquisitions\u00a0and divestments (M&A). The firm assists clients with due diligence matters,\u00a0advising both sellers and acquirers\u00a0and\u00a0helping them\u00a0in\u00a0identifying\u00a0key issues, risks, appropriate transaction structure\u00a0and contractual mechanism.\u00a0We have seen\u00a0that M&A\u00a0transactions\u00a0are becoming more complex\u00a0and require the involvement of\u00a0sophisticated strategy and\u00a0various advisers.\u00a0We have been involved in\u00a0intricate\u00a0M&As\u00a0transactions that often have\u00a0cross border\u00a0element.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our extensive M&A experience and understanding, combined with our considerable in-depth knowledge of the local laws and practice enable us to provide\u00a0high quality and practical\u00a0advice\u00a0on sophisticated\u00a0deals.\u00a0We advise on the full range of deal structures,\u00a0from public takeovers to divestments, leveraged buyouts and other forms of business combinations, acquisitions, divestitures\u00a0etc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We regularly advise high net worth individuals, family offices, investment funds and pension funds on a variety of high value transactions and investment matters within Oman and abroad.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” module_id=”capital” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.87)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0.49)” background_image=”https:\/\/www.marlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4a0dee22185c102bed766cd004833964-mehndi-mandala.jpg” background_size=”contain” background_position=”top_left” background_blend=”overlay” custom_padding=”9px||4px|||” bottom_divider_style=”curve2″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Arial||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_text_color=”#c2ab92″ header_font_size=”36px” header_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#c2ab92″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We have experience of advising companies both before and during the initial public offering (IPO) process involving the listing of shares on the Muscat stock exchange and\u00a0the listing of\u00a0units in open or closed ended local investment funds in the relevant market.\u00a0Our lawyers have represented closed and\u00a0public\u00a0joint stock\u00a0companies on bonds\u2019 issue, rights issue, private placement\u00a0and restructuring of capital and\u00a0have\u00a0been involved in due diligence, review and signing\u00a0off\u00a0of\u00a0prospectus and issue documents.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our work often involves advising on matters relating to securities, insurance and investment funds and international financial investment products\u00a0and dealing\u00a0with related regulatory issues.\u00a0We have substantial experience of advising international\u00a0and local\u00a0funds and companies on structuring the\u00a0marketing and sale\u00a0of cross border financial products,\u00a0securities, insurance products and insurance underwriting activity.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”conventional” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”19px||6px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Arial||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_text_color=”#c2ab92″ header_font_size=”36px” header_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#c2ab92″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our banking and finance lawyers advise on both conventional and Islamic finance matters. We are a trusted adviser to many leading companies on their banking and finance matters. We regularly advise clients on banking, finance,\u00a0securities\u00a0and related commercial matters. This involves advising borrowers and lenders on international finance agreements, common term agreements and term sheets along with review and drafting of onshore Omani security documentation. We have a very experienced banking,\u00a0finance\u00a0and project finance team. Our lawyers provide local legal services to lenders and Omani companies and are experienced in matters relating to corporate loans, mezzanine and leveraged finance, structured finance, asset finance, ship and aircraft finance and project finance.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Regarding the financing of the project, based on the experience of our lawyers, we can\u00a0assist in ensuring that\u00a0the project is structured and the risks\u00a0are\u00a0allocated in such a manner as to ensure the project is bankable and, as we are aware of the key concerns of lenders\u00a0and their credit committees, we can ensure such concerns are addressed appropriately in the project documents.\u00a0Our lawyers\u00a0have acted on numerous banking and finance transactions as Omani local counsel, undertaking Omani law review of the finance and security\u00a0documents\u00a0and advising on security packages\u00a0that would be effective and enforceable under Omani law. As Omani local counsel, we are used to working closely with international counsel in relation to the Omani law review of finance and security documents. We are regularly involved in drafting, reviewing,\u00a0advising\u00a0and negotiating Omani law governed finance and security documents.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our lawyers have been involved in some of the most significant banking and finance transactions which have taken place in Oman in the past few years. Our lawyers have acted on major project and infrastructure finance transactions such as telecom,\u00a0water\u00a0and power projects (IWP and IPP), energy projects in the oil and gas sector, industrial and chemical plants, real estate development projects and throughput facilities. Our lawyers also advise on Export Credit Agencies (ECA) funded projects.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our lawyers are very familiar with various forms of LMA documentation, syndication, intercreditor arrangements, loan transfers and restructuring of facilities.\u00a0 Our lawyers also have experience in supporting lenders and clients with the fulfillment\u00a0of conditions precedents to drawdowns and\u00a0in\u00a0the issue of customary legal opinions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our lawyers have advised leading local banks such as Bank Muscat, National Bank of Oman, Ahli Bank, Bank Dhofar, Alizz Bank and Bank Nizwa. Our lawyers have also represented numerous international banks such as China Development Bank, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Wells Fargo, Credit Agricola\u00a0Corporate & Investment Bank, KFW, HSBC, Standard Chartered, J.P. Morgan. Our lawyers have acted for borrowers on mandates relating to projects funded by international financial institutions such as Asian Development Bank, World Bank, International Finance Corporation and Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#ffffff” module_id=”bankruptcy” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.83)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0.47)” background_image=”https:\/\/www.marlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled.png” background_blend=”darken” custom_padding=”13px||5px|||” top_divider_style=”slant2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Arial||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_text_color=”#c2ab92″ header_font_size=”36px” header_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#c2ab92″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our lawyers\u00a0have experience of advising\u00a0entities on solvent and insolvent restructuring of their business.\u00a0Our\u00a0lawyers\u00a0routinely\u00a0advise\u00a0entities during time of financial distress to implement an effective restructuring.\u00a0Our work includes renegotiation\u00a0and\u00a0refinancing of banking facilities, restructuring\u00a0of\u00a0equity stakes, as well as use of insolvency and enforcement processes.\u00a0In addition to structuring and implementing refinancing arrangements and enforcements\u00a0through legal documentation, our team also provides advice in relation to the operation of the underlying business.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We\u00a0are highly skilled in\u00a0working in times of financial distress\u00a0and understand the need for proactive and concise\u00a0and practical\u00a0advice. Our team is seamlessly linked with a wider offering including financial consultants in providing advice to all business stakeholders in a distressed context<\/span>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”fullLegal” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-7px|||||” custom_padding=”13px||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Arial||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_text_color=”#c2ab92″ header_font_size=”36px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#c2ab92″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We have experience advising clients on the full range of legal matters. We have realised that different clients have different needs and requirements. We have also realised that a traditional retainer concept does not work for all clients. We are engaged by several clients, in and outside Oman, to provide the full range of legal services, comprising corporate, commercial, employment, banking and finance, dispute resolution management and advisory services, acting as either statutory legal adviser or general counsel to those clients.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We also provide company secretarial services and assistance in relation to general assembly meetings, board meetings and convening those meetings in compliance with provisions of applicable law and the memorandum and articles of association of the company.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We are providing these services to limited liability companies, joint stock companies, Government owned companies and other public and private companies in Oman and overseas. As outsourced general counsel, the firm also acts as a strategic counsel to these companies, advising them on a mix of legal, commercial and risk matters.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#ffffff” module_id=”government” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.89)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0.64)” background_image=”https:\/\/www.marlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-1.png” background_position=”center_left” background_blend=”darken” custom_padding=”9px||8px|||” top_divider_style=”arrow2″ top_divider_height=”80px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Arial||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_text_color=”#c2ab92″ header_font_size=”36px” header_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#c2ab92″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our government affairs practice works closely with our corporate and\u00a0others\u00a0lawyers in advising clients on\u00a0issues pertaining to\u00a0legal, regulatory and executive practices\u00a0that may impact the way our clients intend to do business. Our lawyers work closely with government offices\u00a0and\u00a0Sanad offices to produce\u00a0practical results\u00a0for clients.\u00a0Our team has\u00a0substantial\u00a0experience\u00a0of handling and assisting with all government services. Our lawyers have extensive legal and regulatory experience and are abreast with key changes that impact doing business in Oman.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our government affairs practice is often the conduit between our clients and public functionaries. In addition to acting as representative and interface for clients on complex matters before the Government, the firm is also able to assist with day-to-day admin tasks such as renewal of commercial and other registrations, amendments to company\u2019s registered information, assisting with visa applications, licensing and permits applications, carrying out public register searches, e.g. in the commercial register, commercial agencies register and trademarks register, and registration of documents before the relevant public registrars and related PRO services.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”intellectual” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Arial||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_text_color=”#c2ab92″ header_font_size=”36px” header_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#c2ab92″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our intellectual property (IP) practice focuses on all aspects of IP rights including patents, geographical indications, industrial designs, trademarks, and copyright. Our lawyers regularly help entities protect their IP by assisting with due diligence, registration and enforcement in Oman and other countries. We are also well-versed in providing advice relating to international conventions concerning intellectual property. We are also well connected with international specialist firms who may assist in protecting our clients\u2019 IP rights globally. 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They advise joint ventures, procurers, developers and lenders on large scale infrastructure and natural resources projects such as water treatment plants, pipelines, roads, ports and airports and telecommunication networks.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our lawyers have experience in advising on oil and gas concessions, the new form of the Omani exploration production and sharing agreement and joint operation arrangements. Our lawyers routinely advise on mining licenses and concessions. Our natural resources experience covers acting for clients on the upstream,\u00a0mid-\u00a0and downstream side together with advising on environmental issues involved.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We have substantial experience of Public Private Partnership (PPP) models and advise on models such as build-own-operate (BOO) and BOO-transfer (BOOT) projects.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”islamic” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Arial||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_text_color=”#c2ab92″ header_font_size=”36px” header_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#c2ab92″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our lawyers are very familiar with and have advised on numerous Islamic finance transactions, including Islamic project finance mandates. Our lawyers have experience in advising on Diminishing Musharaka-cum-Ijarah facilities, Istisna and Musharaka, Mudaraba and structuring of sukuk structures amongst other Sharia compliant facilities. We are also experienced in using such structures for legacy and succession planning.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#ffffff” module_id=”labour” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0.56)” background_image=”https:\/\/www.marlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/0b5ecd118381351.Y3JvcCw4MDgsNjMyLDk2LDA.jpg” background_blend=”darken” custom_padding=”17px||9px|||” top_divider_style=”wave2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Arial||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_text_color=”#c2ab92″ header_font_size=”36px” header_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#c2ab92″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Be it a new innovative project or an existing one \u2013 we understand that commercial and legal issues and government affairs are very often intertwined and interface with various governmental agencies. In such cases, practice and unwritten procedures of the executive branch of the Government play an important role.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our labour law and immigration practice\u00a0covers\u00a0all aspects of employment matters and immigration rules. We assist clients in structuring their employment relationships to comply with Omani law, dealing with both expatriate and local employees. We understand that, at times, disputes are unavoidable in the labour market. The fundamental principle followed is a\u00a0risk-based\u00a0approach\u00a0aimed at avoiding progress of disputes to litigation by effectively dealing with disputes at an early stage by having in place robust contracts,\u00a0policies\u00a0and procedures. We assist in negotiating settlements and, where a dispute is unavoidable, our lawyers\u00a0represent\u00a0clients before the Ministry of Labour and the courts.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We also conduct corporate and executive seminars in labour and human resources matters. We have assisted clients with drafting all of the relevant documentation pertaining to labour matters, including expatriate and local offer letters and employment contracts, disciplinary manuals and termination letters etc, as well as in representing clients before the Omani courts, relevant Government agencies, and other foruMs Our labour law and immigration practice works hand-in-hand advising new employers on obtaining labour clearances and employment and residential visas for expatriate employees, business visa requirements, enrolment of Omani employees in government organised social insurance schemes and Omanisation.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”projects” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”8px||11px|||” top_divider_style=”slant2″ top_divider_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Arial||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_text_color=”#c2ab92″ header_font_size=”36px” header_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#c2ab92″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our lawyers advise on\u00a0the\u00a0full lifecycle of major projects. They advise on joint ventures, acting for procurers,\u00a0developers\u00a0and lenders on large scale projects in the communications, transportation, power and water\u00a0sector\u00a0(IPP, IWP and IWP(P)),\u00a0renewable energy projects\u00a0such as solar PV and wind,\u00a0chemicals\u00a0and\u00a0industrial\u00a0projects.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We\u00a0assist\u00a0lenders and developers of privatization projects\u00a0advising on Public Private Partnership (PPP) models and development of project risk profile, project documents, tender documents and project closing reports. We have experience\u00a0in\u00a0working closely with other technical and financial advisers in modelling the best approach and structure for the project,\u00a0while ensuring that the project risk allocation represents a practical\u00a0and bankable project structure.\u00a0We also assist in tender evaluation and assessment and responding to bidders\u2019\u00a0comments.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We\u00a0assist\u00a0bidders\u00a0with\u00a0project\u00a0due diligence, preparation of reports on project documents and project risk\u00a0matrix. We also advise\u00a0bidders\u00a0on corporate structure\u00a0and provide\u00a0other pre-bid and sector advice\u00a0to\u00a0present a bankable project structure to their lenders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”shipping” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.92)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0.72)” background_image=”https:\/\/www.marlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/arabic_style_pattern_background_2804.jpg” background_blend=”darken” custom_padding=”10px||33px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Arial||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_text_color=”#c2ab92″ header_font_size=”36px” header_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#c2ab92″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our lawyers have extensive of acting on shipping and aviation mandates. Our lawyers have been involved not only in financing of vessels and aircrafts, details of which are provided above in the Banking, Finance and Project Finance sectiona , but also regularly are the port of first call for number of international firms in respect of commercial matters relating to shipping and aviation. Our lawyers were involved in the restructuring of Oman Air and the Oman Aviation Group and its business.<\/p>\n We have also advised several clients on matters relating to shipping and carriage of goods by sea and air. Our lawyers have advised various project companies operating in the Sohar Industrial Port and Salalah Free Zone and Port in relation to matters related to land rights, port operations, health and safety, environment and related matters.\u00a0Our lawyers\u00a0have advised clients such as Oman International Container Terminal on various operational and commercial issues and advised Port of Duqm on matters relating to sub-usufruct.\u00a0We provide a full range of legal services concerning, amongst other things:<\/p>\n In addition, our\u00a0lawyers have advised clients on charterparties\u00a0and\u00a0other\u00a0regulatory matters\u00a0involving compliance with Air Navigation Orders\u00a0and disputes under charterparties and contracts of affreightment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”tax” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-21px|||||” custom_padding=”8px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Arial||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_text_color=”#c2ab92″ header_font_size=”36px” header_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#c2ab92″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We have extensive experience, knowledge and expertise in handling complex and challenging tax litigation and customs disputes. We have consistently offered high-quality tax advice for businesses in the Sultanate throughout the past decade. We pride ourselves on offering customised solutions to support some of the world\u2019s most prominent corporations with a presence in Oman. Our focus is on helping companies to achieve their objectives in a tax-efficient manner and providing them with the highest standard of representation in administrative tax controversies and tax litigation.<\/p>\n With the advent of VAT in Oman, we are currently helping companies understand the local law requirements and chart a way through the maze of VAT legal provisions. Advising across a wide range of VAT-sensitive sectors including real estate, financial services, retail, diversified industries, we deliver practical solutions and maximum tax efficiency for Omani businesses.<\/p>\n \u00a0VAT does not stop at national boundaries. 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Capital Markets and Corporate Finance<\/span><\/h1>\n
Banking, Finance and Project Finance<\/span><\/h1>\n
Conventional\u00a0banking and\u00a0finance<\/h4>\n
Bankruptcy and Restructuring <\/span><\/h1>\n
Full legal advisory mandates and outsourced general counsel services<\/span><\/h1>\n
Government Affairs<\/span><\/h1>\n
Intellectual Property, Franchising & Agencies<\/span><\/h1>\n
We advise both foreign and local clients on a full range of commercial matters, including licensing issues and assistance in reviewing their commercial arrangements, technical assistance, technology and know-how transfer etc. Our lawyers are very familiar with franchising, distribution, licensing and commercial agency matters and are regularly called upon by international clients and law firms to advise on such matters.
Our lawyers are also experienced in handling IP claims in local courts in Oman.
<\/span><\/p>\nInfrastructure and Natural Resources<\/span><\/h1>\n
Islamic Finance<\/span><\/h1>\n
Labour and Immigration<\/span><\/h1>\n
Projects and Privatization<\/span><\/h1>\n
Shipping and Aviation<\/span><\/h1>\n
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Tax & Customs<\/span><\/h1>\n
\u2018\u2019We are in this together. Your team and ours. The Power of Collaboration.”<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n