Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co is well regarded for its strength in handling M&A transactions, buyouts and takeovers, joint ventures, share and asset transfers, and capital market matters. Senior partner  Mansoor Jamal Malik brings over 40 years of experience in the corporate space, and is 'incredibly strong in all aspects of Omani law, combining this knowledge with a very commercial and solutions driven approach'. Ardeshir D Patel is a key name for assisting with capital markets, restructuring, M&A and corporate governance and compliance issues, and is equally strong at handling cross-border strategic investments between Oman and India.

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  • ‘The team is very professional and gives practical advice on all Omani law matters. One-shop-stop for varied transactions makes it effective for their clients.’

  • ‘We have been working with Ardeshir for many years and he has always provided sound advice and has good experience across the board.’

  • ‘Strong grasp of Omani law concepts and generally have great experience being involved in all significant Omani transactions which is of great benefit to international clients.’

  • ‘Mansoor is incredibly strong in all aspects of Omani law, combining this knowledge with a very commercial and solutions driven approach.’

  • ‘Market leader. Broad experience of major M&A transactions in market and local contacts required to get transactions done.’

  • ‘Mansoor J. Malik has exceptional experience in Omani laws and provides practical advice that addresses clients' needs. The quality and availability is exceptional and reliable at all times.'

  • ‘Extremely responsive, attentive to details, anticipate our needs, proactive guidance.'

Key clients

  • Acwa Power Projects
  • Ad-Dhahirah Generating Company SAOC
  • Ahli Bank
  • Al Asilah Desalination Company SAOC
  • Al Batinah Power Company SAOG
  • Al Rusail Power Company SAOC
  • Al Suwadi Power Company SAOG
  • Alawi Enterprises LLC
  • Bank Muscat SAOG
  • Bank Nizwa SAOG
  • Government of the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Finance
  • HSBC Group
  • Musandam Power Company S.A.O.G.
  • Muscat National Development and Investment Company SAOC (ASAAS)
  • Muscat Pharmacy and Stores LLC
  • National Bank of Oman SAOG
  • Oman Qatar Insurance Co. SAOG
  • Oman Reinsurance Company SAOG
  • Oman Tourism Development Company SAOC (OMRAN)
  • Ooredoo Oman
  • Renaissance Services SAOG

Work highlights

  • Advised HSBC Oman on its merger with Sohar International Bank.
  • Advised Oman Qatar Insurance Co. SAOG in connection with its merger with Vision Insurance Company SAOG.
  • Advised Bank Muscat SAOG in connection with its issuance of subordinated perpetual bonds.

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Mansoor Jamal Malik, Ardeshir Patel