Oliver Stevens heads the 'professional team' at Addleshaw Goddard, which continues to advise Bank Nizwa on its proposed merger with Sohar International Bank. The practice remains active in high-profile takeover and merger mandates. Stevens is 'a stand-out partner' with an excellent reputation for handling regional and international corporate and M&A matters. Ma’athir Al Busaidi brings expertise in advising on Oman corporate and regulatory law, and associate Eithar Al Kiyumi is ‘a rising star in the Omani legal landscape’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are a professional team with excellent knowledge of the industry and always provide proper and accurate information and advice as and when required. The team is diversified and very collaborative. Billing is also very reasonable and proportionate to the required services and completed work.’

  • ‘Oliver Stevens is the stand-out partner. He is always supportive and available as and when required to provide the proper advice and support.’

  • ‘This team manages to combine outstanding international expertise with on-the-ground, Omani law know-how.’

  • ‘Oliver Stevens - Absolutely committed to his clients. Always goes the extra mile.'

  • 'Eithar Al-Kiyumi - A rising star in the Omani legal landscape. Diligent, intelligent and knowledgeable.’

Key clients

  • Bank Muscat
  • The Pearl Real Estate Investment Fund
  • Qatar Investment Authority
  • bp
  • Oman Investment Authority
  • State Grid International Development
  • Vision Insurance Company
  • OQ
  • Suhail Bahwan Group
  • Zubair Corporation
  • LG Electronics Inc.
  • Omantel
  • Bank Dhofar

Work highlights

  • Advised Vision Insurance Company on its US$ 76 million merger with Oman Qatar Insurance Company.
  • Advised Rakiza on its joint venture with Helios Towers, which acquired Omantel's passive telecommunications tower infrastructure portfolio for US$ 495 million.

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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Oliver Stevens

Other key lawyers

Ma'athir Al Busaidi, Eithar Al Kiyumi