Addleshaw Goddard
Client SatisfactionAddleshaw Goddard's well-regarded team stands out for its 'strong knowledge of the law and Islamic finance'. Practice head Roger Byrne draws on his extensive experience in the region to advise on corporate, infrastructure and project finance matters, and routinely advises issuers on debt capital market transactions and sponsors on establishing investment funds. Senior associate James Shaw assists with real estate finance, leveraged and acquisition finance and asset finance transactions.
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‘Unique expertise. Competitive fees. Quality work. Quick turnaround time. Value-added services. Approachable. Responsible. ’
‘Strong knowledge of the law and Islamic finance. Good judgement and decision-making skills. Research and analytical skills. Drafting skills. Good communication and listening skills. Special mention for James Shaw for his dedication and support.’
‘The team is well organized and works closely together to deliver a professional and timely response to the client's requirements. Their fees are reasonable and proportionate to the required work.’
Key clients
- Bank Muscat
- The Pearl Real Estate Investment Fund
- Qatar Investment Authority
- bp
- Oman Investment Authority
- State Grid International Development
- National Bank of Oman
- Vision Insurance Company
- OQ
- Suhail Bahwan Group
- Zubair Corporation
- LG Electronics Inc.
- Omantel
- Sohar International Bank
- Bank Dhofar
- HSBC Bank Oman
- Bank Nizwa
- Ahli Bank
- Oman Arab Bank
- Commercial Bank
Work highlights
- Advising The Zubair Holding SAOC and its Group Companies on the restructure of its US$ 1.8 billion existing bank debts from over 20 Omani and regional banks.
- Advising the Ahli Bank led syndicate on the project financing of the US$ 444,000,000 conventional and Islamic term loan facilities to Oman Broadband Company SAOC (OBC) to fund the expansion of its fibre optic infrastructure in Oman.
- Advising Gulf International Bank and Mashreqbank in relation to the US$ 220,000,000 construction development finance facility for the construction and development of the St Regis Hotel and Apartment project at Al Mouj Muscat and associated security package.
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Practice head
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Roger Byrne