Said Al-Shahry
Hall of fameSaid Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO)Recommended by clients for its ‘proactive and solutions oriented’ approach, the disputes resolution department at Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) is a frequent port of call for local Omani and regional GCC clients, notably various public entities and government ministries, and is highly active in the energy, infrastructure, and oil and gas industries. Said Al-Shahry co-heads the team alongside Thamer Al Shahry, and both of whom are noted as ’extremely knowledgeable on the local legal market’. Khaled Al Wazir offers over 25 years of practice experience, especially in the real estate and construction sector, while Tarek El Hassan acts in various high-value disputes pertaining to employment, contracts, and insurance.
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‘Collaboration is a strength, the team working in SASLO are very cooperative as well as close to the client regarding advice and feedback for best next action.'
‘Mr Khalid Al Wazir is an outstanding figure in the firm.'
‘The team is very responsive with a sound understanding of the laws of Oman. Proactive and solutions oriented and provide precise well drafted advice. Fee proposals are reasonable and they have the ability to turnaround with limited heads up.’
‘Adam Hassan Malik and Thamer Al Shahry are very responsive and technically sound. They seem to have an extensive knowledge of the Omani legal landscape.’
‘SASLO is the largest local law firm in the Sultanate. They bring together vast local knowledge and expertise together with internationally experienced legal professionals who provide a unique blend of skills and experience.'
'Thamer Al Shahry is a very astute legal mind and strategist. Extremely knowledgeable on the local legal market and various dispute resolution methodologies. Adam Hassan Malik is extremely knowledgeable in Arbitral proceedings providing excellent advice and tactical approach to complex issues.’
‘The team is fully confident about their works and well committed.’
‘They are trustworthy and act promptly.’
Key clients
- Ahli Bank SAOG
- Nama Group
- Petroleum Development Oman
- ASYAD Group
- OQ SAOC
- Oman Oil Marketing Company SAOG
- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
- Ooredoo Oman
Work highlights
- Represented a construction company in an ICC arbitration seated in Muscat under Omani law, against a government ministry for claims of prolongation, disruption, and other associated costs arising from delays in the construction of Muscat International Airport.
- Represented Zoomlion Heavy Industry SPC, a subsidiary of Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., LTD, a Chinese company that produces and markets construction and agricultural machinery, in several civil and criminal cases against several different buyers in Oman.
- Represented a government-owned utility company in an OAC arbitration seated in Muscat in a dispute with a contractor arising from the expulsion of the contractor by the utility company.
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Said Al Shahry, Thamer Al Shahry, Khalid Al Wazir, Tarek El Hassan