Middle East - Oman

Dentons

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Dentons‘ team is led by Jamie Gibson, who fields more than 14 years of experience in handling corporate matters across the MENA region. Gibson specialises in advising on regional M&A deals for clients in the mining, infrastructure, banking, manufacturing and construction sectors, and is also strong in assisting with joint ventures, equity capital markets and business establishment matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘One of the larger international firms in Oman and the value they bring is knowledge of Omani law and the legal system, but also international experience. ’

  • ‘Efficient and timely in delivering legal support.’

Key clients

  • Asyad Ports & Terminals
  • Huaxin
  • Vale International
  • Oman Oil Marketing Company
  • Zawawi Minerals
  • Vision Asset Management Company
  • Aegion Corporation
  • Petroleum Development Oman
  • Oman LNG
  • Sohar Power Company
  • Ahli Bank

Work highlights

  • Advising Hainan Investment on the acquisition of a majority stake in listed company Oman Cement Company SAOG from a subsidiary of the Oman Investment Authority.
  • Advising Aegion Corporation on the divestment of a 50% stake in a thermoplastic pipe lining business based in Oman and Saudi Arabia to its joint venture partner, Special Technical Services.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Jamie Gibson

Jamie Gibson

Dentons

Jamie Gibson is the Managing Partner of Dentons' Muscat office and heads up our tier 1 ranked Corporate practice in Muscat. He has been practising law in the Middle East since 2008 and has over 20 years' experience working on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters including advising international and local clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate structuring's, company establishments, and general commercial matters such as commercial agencies, statutory compliance and corporate governance. He is an expert on foreign direct investment in Oman and has advised clients in a wide range of sectors, including defence, engineering & construction, FMCG, education, oil & gas, banking, logistics, manufacturing and infrastructure. Jamie is ranked in Chambers and Legal 500.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jamie Gibson