Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co’s banking team is routinely involved in some of the most prominent conventional and Islamic financing transactions in Oman, and stands out for its expertise in advising on re-capitalisations, leveraged, ship and aviation finance. The group is also adept at handling regulatory issues. Managing partner Mansoor Malik is a project finance expert with nearly four decades of experience in Oman and the wider region. Marcus Pery focuses on syndicated lending, trade and ECA finance, and restructurings. Zarrar Mir is a key name for Islamic finance work.

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  • ‘Strong knowledge of the law and good judgement and decision-making skills. Good drafting skills. Good communication and listening skills. Special mention for Zarrar Mir for his dedication and attentive support.’

Key clients

  • Ahli Bank SAOG
  • Arab Bank Plc
  • Arab Banking Corporation B.S.C.
  • Bank Dhofar SAOG
  • Bank Muscat SAOG
  • Commerzbank AG
  • Emirates NBD PJSC
  • First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC
  • National Bank of Bahrain
  • National Bank of Oman SAOG
  • Oman Arab Bank SAOG
  • Sohar International Bank SAOG

Work highlights

  • Acting as counsel to several financiers in respect of the debt restructuring of the Zubair Holding S.A.O.C. and its subsidiaries.
  • Advised Bank Muscat SAOG in respect of providing an OMR 375,000,000 term loan facility and an OMR 150,000,000 revolving credit facility to Energy Development Oman SAOG.
  • Acting as counsel to Bank Dhofar SAOG on providing a OMR 30,000,000 term loan facility to Oman Tower Company LLC for refinancing its existing debt.

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Practice head

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Mansoor Malik, Marcus Pery

Other key lawyers

Zarrar Mir