Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
List of lawyers in the Sultanate of Oman
Prepared by British Embassy, Muscat – Updated November 2018
The following list of lawyers has been prepared by the British Embassy, Muscat for the convenience of British Nationals who may require legal advice
and assistance in Oman. It is provided on the understanding that we the British Embassy, Muscat do not assume or undertake any legal
responsibility, to you, or those affected, if you choose to take it into account when instructing a local lawyer.
Further and alternatively, we cannot accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the use of this
information or from any failure to give information.
Our aim is to provide our customers with as much relevant information to enable them to make better informed decisions but our lists are not
recommendations and should not be treated as such.
This list is in alphabetical order (following Honorary Legal Advisor’s details).
Trowers & Hamlins
Honorary Legal Advisers to Her Majesty’s Ambassador Al Jawhara Building, Al Muntazah Street, Shatti Al Qurum P.O Box 2991 , PC.112
Tel: +968 2468 2900 Fax: +968 2469 7609 Email: [email protected] www.trowers.com This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are not affiliated to any local authority
specialisations are in Corporate law, Commercial law, Banking and Finance, Litigation and dispute resolution, oil and gas, construction, real estate
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English, Arabic and many other languages
they cover the whole country
they have international offices in UK, Middle East and Far East.
Abdullah Al Nofli & Mohammed Al Tayeb & Co
Office No 503, Pent House Fahad Plaza, (Centre point Building), MBD, Oman P.O Box 1643 , PC.112, Ruwi
Tel: +968 2481 42990, +968 24812767, + 968 9944 1771, +968 95484176 Fax: +968 2482 1266 Email: [email protected] www.anmtlawfirm.com This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are registered as a Civil advocacy company in accordance with the laws of Ministry of Justice
specialisations are in Corporate law, Commercial law, Criminal, Civil, Consumer,Arbitrations and Shariah Law.
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English, Arabic and many other languages
they cover mainly Muscat area,specifically Muscat and Seeb courts
Addleshaw Goddard Unit 402, Beach One, Way 2601, Al Sarooj, Muscat. P.O Box 4 , PC.102
Tel: +968 24950700 Fax: +968 2464 9044 Email: [email protected] www.addleshawgoddard.com
This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
Addleshaw Goddard practices in association with Nasser Al Habsi and Saif Al Mamari Law firm which is licensed by Ministry of Justice in Oman
specialisations are in Litigation, Corporate, Commercial, Banking and finance, employment, IT, real estate, projects and infra structure, rail, capital markets, insolvency and restructuring.
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak - French, German, Arabic, Hindi and Punjabi
they cover – all areas in Oman and the wider GCC
have international offices in UK, GCC and Asia
Addleshaw Goddard have agreed to provide certified copies of UK passports – please see end of document for further information.
Al Alawi & Co
Al Alawi law firm building, Building No : 785, Way No: 2708, Qurum 29 P.O Box 3746 , PC.112
Tel: +968 2469 9761, +968 2469 9762 Fax: +968 2469 9763 Out of hours contact number: 98050595 Email: [email protected] www.alalawico.com
This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are not affiliated to any local authority
specialisations are in Corporate and Commercial law, Intellectual property, Criminal law, Employment and labour law, Oil and Gas, Dispute Resolution, Family and Real Estate.
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English and Arabic
they cover Muscat district
they don’t have international offices
Ahmed Al Shaili Advocates & Legal Consultants
Near Zubair Corporation & Hatat Polyclinic, Zubair Buidling, Flat No: 101 & 102, 1St Floor, Al Azaiba P.O Box 1581 , PC.130
Tel: +968 2449 9165, 968 2449, +968 9569 3598 Fax: +968 2449 9390 Email: [email protected] www.alshaililawfirm.com This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are able to represent before all regulatory authorities on behalf of clients
specialisations are in Criminal, Civil, Motor accident claims, Labour cases, Sharia law and commercial cases
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Bengali
they are able to cover all regions in Oman
they don’t have international offices
Al Busaidy Mansoor Jamal & Co
Muscat international Centre ( next to Oman Sheraton Hotel), Mezzanine Floor CBD, Bait Al Falaj Street, Muscat P.O Box 686 , PC.112
Tel: +968 2482 9200, +968 2481 4466 Fax: +968 2481 2256 Email: [email protected] www.amjoman.com This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are not affiliated to any local authority in Oman
specialisations are in Corporate and commercial, Banking and Finance, Aviation and shipping, Projects and Privatisation, Criminal and Civil cases, Labour and employment, Shariah and Family Law
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English and Arabic
they are able to cover all regions in Oman
they do have correspondent law firms across the globe
Al Tamimi, Al Barwani & Company Saud Bahwan Plaza, Al Assalah towers, Office 409, Street 3701, Muscat P.O Box 109 , PC.136
Tel: +968 2421 8554 Fax: +968 2421 8553 Email: [email protected] www.tamimi.com This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are registered with the Ministry of Justice Oman
specialisations are in Corporate and commercial, Banking, Litigation, Real Estate, Aviation, Finance, Projects and Infrastructure, Hospitality and tourism, Construction,Employment, Family and Intellectual property
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English and Arabic
they are able to cover all regions in Oman
they do have correspondent law firms in UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan and Egypt
CMS Cameron McKenna LLP
Floor 3, Muscat Grand Mall, Tilal Complex, Al Khuwair,Muscat, Oman P.O Box 41 , PC.136
Tel: +968 2439 9905/ 968 9256 5021 Email: [email protected] www.cms-cmck.com This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
all members are registered to practise with the Ministry of Justice, Oman and are members of the Omani British Lawyers Association
specialisations are in Banking and Finance, , Commercial law, Competition and EU, Consumer products, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Pensions, Media and communications, Insurance and Intellectual property, TMC- technology, Life sciences, Energy, Funds, Hotels & Leisure
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English and Arabic
they cover primarily Muscat, but are able to cover outside Muscat if reasonable notice time is provided.
They have international offices in UK, Central and Eastern Europe.
Dentons & Co
Salam Square South – third floor, Dohat Al Adab Street, Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos. P.O Box 3552 , PC.112
Tel: +968 2457 3000 Fax: +968 2457 3097/3098 Email: [email protected] www.dentons.com This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to Solicitors Regulation Authority
specialisations are in Competition Finance & Banking, Employment, Real estate, It and Intellectual property tax, Telecoms, Healthcare, Hotels & Leisure, Insurance, Defence Energy transport and Infrastructure, Construction and Engineering, Dispute Resolution. they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English and Arabic
they cover all regions in Oman
have international offices across the world
Dentons have agreed to provide certified copies of UK passports – please see end of document for further information.
Expatriate Law
3rd Floor,218 Strand, London WC2R 1AT, United Kingdom
Tel: (+44) 20 3096 7169 Fax: (+44) 808 280 0130 Email: [email protected] http://expatriatelaw.com This company has told us the following things:
Staff are all English speaking
Services are for British expatriates (or those married to British expatriates or with links to England) living in all regions of Oman.
They only advise on family law including divorce, separation, child maintenance, spousal maintenance, division of assets, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, child custody matters, child abduction, safeguards for the relocation of British children.
Expatriate Law is licenced and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales and all solicitors have practicing certificates from t he Solicitors Regulation Authority. The firm’s barrister is licenced and regulated by the Bar Council of England and Wales.
they offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation and further pro bono advice depending on the nature of the case.
they have an office in London and staff seconded to a firm in Dubai.
They can’t provide legal aid.
Hafedh Al Mahrouqi Legal Consultants
O.C Centre- Ruwi, 3rd Floor, Suite 308 P.O Box 1695 , PC.114
Tel: +968 2479 9755/ +968 2470 0595 Fax: +968 2478 6580 Out of hours contact numbers: +968 92779532/ Arabic speaker +968 99079237 Email: [email protected]; www.omanilaw.com This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are not affiliated to lawyers affairs committee, Ministry of Justice
specialisations are in Corporate, Commercial law, Arbitration, Labour law, Employment, Intellectual property rights, Bankruptcy Law, Mediation, Criminal and Civil cases, Family status law
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English, Arabic, French and Hindi
they cover all regions in Oman
they don’t have international offices
Hassan Bin Mohsin Bin Abdul Ghani Advocacy & Legal Consultancy
PO Box 1055, Alhamriya, PC 131, Sultanate of Oman
Tel: +968 24818419/ +968 24818492/+968 24818463 Out of hours contact numbers: +968 99818744/ +968 99335058 Fax:+968 24818704 Email: [email protected] This company has told us the following things:
They cover all areas of Oman.
They were established in 1993.
The majority of their staff speak English.
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Lawati, Baluschi and Malayam languages are also covered.
They have links with firms in UAE, Bahrain, Sudan and India.
They have previously represented British Nationals.
Areas covered include: Insurance, Corporate and commercial, Securities, Maritime, Aviation, Banking and Finance, Labour, Bancruptcy, Administrative, Foreign Investment, intellectual Property, Arbitration, Foreign Exchange and Criminal Law.
They are the lawyers for the Indian, Bangladesh, Sri Lankan, Pakistani and Kenyan Embassies.
They do not provide legal aid.
Khalid Al Thohli lawyers and Legal Consultants
Office No. 4, 7th Floor, Al Nahda Tower II, PO Box 1550, Postal Code 132,Ghala, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Tel: +968 2450 5250, +968 2421 0334 Fax: +968 2452 4522 Out of hours contact number: +968 96079342 Email: [email protected] www.althohlilawyers.com This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are registered with the Ministry of Justice
specialisations are in Corporate, Commercial, Criminal, Insurance,Maritime, Arbitration, Labour and Consumer.
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid.
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English, Arabic, Hindi
they cover the whole of Oman.
Mohammed Ibrahim Law firm
Al Khuwair round about, Al Khuwair House, 4th Floor, Office No: 42 P.O Box 1193 , PC.130
Tel: +968 2448 7600 Fax: +968 2448 7616 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] www.mohammedibrahim.com This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are independent law firm
specialisations are in Civil, Commercial, Criminal, Insurance, Maritime, Arbitration, Labout, Consumer law and family law.
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid.
they can offer a Pro Bono service to British Nationals on a case by case basis
staff speak
they cover the whole country
they don’t have international offices
They are registered with the Ministry of Justice and have a licence to practice law
Mohammed Al Ruqaishi Law firm
Office 403, City seasons Complex, Muscat P.O Box 45 , Muscat
Tel: +968 9410 2999 Fax: +968 2448 5209 Email: [email protected] www.marlawfirm.com This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are affiliated to the Ministry of Justice
specialisations are in Criminal, Employment, Immigration, Commercial law, Litigation and dispute resolution, Family Law
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English and Arabic
they cover the whole country
they do not have international offices
Mohsin Al Hafeedh Law office First Floor, Muscat Grand Mall, Way no: 135, Complex 235, Tilal Offices, Building 6 Office no.104, P.O Box 120 , PC.134
Tel: +968 9931 4999 Fax: +968 2206 3917 Email: [email protected] www.alhafeedh.com This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are not affiliated to any local authority
specialisations are in Civil law including law of personal status, Corporate law, Commercial law, Tax law, Criminal Law, Labour law, Contract law including litigation, Communication and IT law, Real Estate Law they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English, Arabic and many other languages
they cover the whole country and have associate offices in Salalah and Sohar.
They have associate international offices in Europe and India.
Said Al Shahry & Partners- Advocates & Legal Consultants(“SASLO”)
Muscat Office Salalah Office Sohar Office
Bldg no 597/1, Way 262, Airport Heights, Ghala (Behind Oman LNG)
4th Floor, Bank Dhofar Building, 23rd July Street, Salalah
Al Waqaiba Road,Above HSBC Bank, 1st Floor, Sohar
P.O Box 1288 , PC.112 P.O Box 1202 , PC.211 P.O Box 256 , PC.322
Tel: +968 2460 3123/24636999 Tel: +968 2328 9833 Tel: +968 2684 4887
Fax: +968 2460 3400 Fax: +968 2328 9522 Fax: +968 2684 1705 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] www.saslo.com This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are not affiliated to any local authority/body
specialisations are in Corporate governance, Arbitration and ADR, Insurance, banking and project finance, Oil and gas privatisation, Construction and engineering, Real estate, Mergers, Investments, Family Law/Oman personal Status law.
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English and Arabic
they cover Muscat region and have offices in Sohar and Salalah
S&A Law firm
Salam Square South – third floor, Dohat Al Adab Street, Madinal Al Sultan Qaboos P.O Box 3552 , PC.112
Tel: +968 2200 5666 Out of hours contact number: +968 99268260 Fax: +968 2457 3090 Email: [email protected] This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are not affiliated to any local authority/body
specialisations are in Corporate governance, Arbitration and ADR, Insurance, banking and project finance, Oil and gas privatisation, Construction and engineering, Real estate, Mergers, Investments, Family Law/Oman personal Status law.
they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English and Arabic
they cover Muscat region and have offices in Sohar and Salalah
Sami Al-Mughairy & Hossam Qanbar Advicates and Legal Consultancy 3rd Floor, Flat no: 204,305, City Seasons Building, Al Khuwair.
Tel: +968 2447 2495, +968 2447 2496 Fax: +968 2447 2494 Email: [email protected] www.almughairy-qanbar.com This company has told us the following things:
they have English speaking staff
they are not affiliated to Ministry of Justice
specialisations are in Corporate and commercial, banking and finance, real estate, insurance, labour law, maritime, arbitration and dispute resolution and intellectual property. they have experience of representing British nationals
they can’t provide legal aid
they can offer a Pro Bono service on a case by case basis
staff speak English, Arabic, Hindi
they cover whole of Oman.
Tariq Al Kiyumi & Reem Al Zadjali Lawyers and Consultants
1st Floor, Sky Tower Building, Al Khuwair, Sultan Qaboos Street.
Tel: +968 24396873 Out of hours contact numbers: +968 91333300 Email: [email protected] This company has told us the following things:
They cover Muscat and the Albatna region (incl Barka, Suwaiq, Mussana, Kabura, Saham, Sohar, Luwa, Shinas, Wadi Muawil, Nakhal)
They have English speaking staff available as well as Arabic and Indian.
They have previously represented British Nationals.
Areas covered include: Arbitration, Banking, Finance, Investment, Establishing new companies, Bankruptcy, Liquidation, Intellectual property, Drafting and reviewing contracts, Immigration, Nationality, Labour law, Health care cases, Compensation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Commercial, Criminal and Family law.
They are affiliated to the Ministry of Justice.
They can’t provide legal aid and only provide work pro bono for charities.
Certifying copies of UK passports.
The British Embassy, Muscat can provide certain notarial services for British nationals in Oman. However, where local notaries or
lawyers can provide these services, the British Embassy will not provide them.
Below mentioned law firms in Muscat have agreed to provide certified copies of UK passports.
Customers requiring a certified copy of their UK passport are requested to make an appointment with one of the below firms by
telephone. The original passport and an identification document would be required by the lawyer before they can provide a certified
copy of the UK passport.
Denton & Co
Salam Square - South
Third Floor, Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos
PO Box 3552
Muscat, Ruwi PC 112
Oman
Tel: +968 2457 3000
Fax: +968 2457 3097 / 3098
www.dentons.com
Addleshaw
Goddard Oman
Beach One
Shatti Al Qurum
Tel: +968 2495 0700
Fax: +968 2464 9044
http://www.aglaw.com/contactus
Feedback Form for Customers
If you do decide to use any of the lawyers on this list, we would like to hear from you. While there is no obligation on your part to provide feedback on the services you receive, any feedback you can give us is helpful.
Once completed, please return the form to the Embassy by email to [email protected].. Thank you for your help.
1. Name of firm: Name of lawyer:
2. Date of contact:
Are any of the details on our list regarding this provider wrong? (e.g. address, telephone number, etc.)
3. What service did you need?
4. Why did you need this service?
Please circle the appropriate boxes below:
(a) If the service provided English speaking services, how would you rate the
standard of English? Excellent Good Average Poor Very Poor (b) How would you rate the professionalism of the staff? Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
Very Poor
(c) How would you rate the overall service received? Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
Very Poor
(d) How would you rate the value for money? Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
Very Poor
5. Do you have any other comments?
We would like to share this information with other customers but if you would prefer it not to be seen by others please tick the box □
Feedback provider’s name: Tel. No.:
Email: Date:
