BSA Al Rashdi & Al Barwani Advocates & Legal Consultants‘ practice is jointly led by Arsalan Tariq and Sahil Taneja, a ’stand-out corporate lawyer’. The duo bring extensive experience in advising on regional M&A, cross-border investments, corporate restructuring, due diligence and regulatory matters. Associate Yasin Chowdhury is a name to note.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Arsalan Tariq is always reachable, responsive, and approachable, which is a crucial aspect of effective collaboration. He consistently goes the extra mile to ensure that communication is seamless and that the matters referred to them are addressed accurately and promptly.'

  • ‘Sahil Taneja is an excellent legal professional. He is able to handle corporate mandates in a most efficient manner. He has broad experience, which sees him take the lead on M&A transactions, real estate projects, EPC contracts and governance issues. He is smart, experienced, well-spoken and commands the respect of senior management within our group.'

  • ‘The corporate team at BSA Oman is first rate; they have advised us on a variety of corporate matters and transactions and are our go-to lawyers in Oman. What makes them stand out is that they have a subject matter specialist for every area of law. They provide sensible and practical advice in a timely fashion, and their knowledge of the Omani legal landscape is formidable.’

  • ‘Sahil Taneja manages BSA's corporate practice. Sahil is evidently at ease when it comes to M&A mandates, even those as complex as the deal on which we worked together. He is quick on the uptake, commercially sound and knows the Omani legal framework inside-out. As a result, Sahil was able to take charge of a (then) very slow moving transaction and bring it to an expeditious conclusion, a large part of which is owed to his excellent communication and negotiation skills. ’

  • ‘Sahil Taneja is a stand-out corporate lawyer who has practiced in Oman for over a decade - he is knowledgeable, pleasant, articulate and a great communicator, particularly when it comes to breaking down complex legal issues in a manner that is palatable to a business professional. ’

  • 'Arsalan Tariq adds great value to the legal services provided by the firm and his deep knowledge and extensive experience make him a valuable asset in the books of any client. His attention to detail and desire to cater to clients' requests makes him a potent catalyst for the firm to reach its objectives.'

Key clients

  • TMK Gulf International Pipe Industry LLC
  • Muna Noor Manufacturing & Trading LLC
  • Adam Safari Park LLC
  • Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP
  • Pewete AG
  • Latham & Watkins
  • Halliburton (Oman Branch)
  • Octal SAOC (FZC)
  • Fisheries Development Oman SAOC
  • Musandam Development and Investment Company LLC
  • Al Safi Danone Company Limited
  • Moore Pipe Inc
  • Blue Waters LLC

Work highlights

  • Acting as lead counsel to Fisheries Development Oman SAOC on a proposed merger of its two subsidiaries, Oriental Shrimp Aquaculture LLC and Natural Shrimp Aquaculture LLC.
  • Advised Hefestos Capital, a Serbian investment banking company, on its acquisition of a 100% stake in TMK Gulf International Pipe Industry LLC.

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Practice head

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Arsalan Tariq, Sahil Taneja

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Yasin Chowdhury