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Addleshaw Goddard

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The commercial, corporate, and M&A department at Addleshaw Goddard is lauded by clients as the ‘the go-to corporate team in Muscat combining excellent international experience with local know-how’. The team is frequently retained to handle some of he highest value transactions of the sector, including high-profile local and cross-border matters in the logistics, real estate, investment fund, and notably, the green energy sector, overseeing some of the most consequential green energy deals in the sector. Oliver Stevens heads the team, and is a key port of call in international and regional investments, corporate governance, and acquisition mandates.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I liked the ability of the team to point out to me (as a client) critical points during negotiation and those that we can possibly loosen to achieve a balance negotiated terms. They were hard when needed and flexible at the same time not to come to a stop-end.’

  • ‘Tristan has been our team leader and provided excellent support for this deal including during hours outside normal working schedule. Very dedicated approach towards protecting client.’

  • ‘Very knowledgeable, great response times and very easy to deal with.'

  • 'AG is the go-to corporate team in Muscat combining excellent international experience with local know-how.'

  • ‘Addleshaw Goddard know the industry very well. Their overall experience in commercial transactions is very impressive. They have the right resources for the required legal job. They manage to put together the right team for the required legal work. We are very pleased with their work and support.’

  • 'Oliver Stevens stands out in his experience and professionalism. Timely responses, professional advice, and excellent understanding of client requirements makes them uniquely positioned in Muscat, Oman for the required corporate legal work for corporations.’

  • 'Very professional, 100% reliable and communicative.'

  • 'Oliver Stevens leads the AG corporate team. He drives high standards of his team while still being able to deliver excellent value for money.'

Key clients

  • bp
  • Oman Investment Authority
  • Salalah Port Services Company
  • State Grid International Development
  • Qatar Investment Authority
  • ITHCA
  • OQ Alternative Energy
  • Suhail Bahwan Group
  • Datamount
  • Omantel
  • Dubai Transport Company

Work highlights

  • Advised Qatar Investment Authority on its participation as an anchor investor in the USD750m initial public offering of OQ Gas Networks SAOG, Oman's largest IPO to date.
  • Advised Oman Investment Authority on the establishment of the USD5.2bn Future Fund Oman.
  • Advised bp on the acquisition of 49% of Hyport Coordination Company which will produce green hydrogen and ammonia at Duqm, Oman.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ma’athir Al Busaidi
Addleshaw Goddard
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Oliver Stevens
Addleshaw Goddard

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Oliver Stevens