Led by project finance expert Roger Byrne, the team at Addleshaw Goddard acts for governments, exploration and production companies, EPC contractors, project developers, banks and private equity houses across the full spectrum of oil and gas sector matters. Utilities, transport and infrastructure are other key sector strengths for the group. Associate James Shaw is a key name.

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Key clients

  • National Bank of Oman SAOG – Muzn Islamic Finance and Qatar Islamic Bank QPSC
  • Bank Muscat SAOG as Mandated Lead Arrangers
  • Oman Arab Bank SAOG
  • Ahli Bank SAOG as syndicate leader
  • Gulf International Bank B.S.C. and Mashreqbank psc
  • Qatari Diar Ras Al Hadd Developments SAOC

Work highlights

  • Advising Oman Arab SAOG as mandated lead arrangers in respect of a US$46m secured term loan finance facility provided to KCA Deutag Energy LLC for the construction and operation of 2 oil rigs required for drilling contracts with Petroleum Development Oman LLC in Oman.
  • Advising the Mandated Lead Arrangers in relation to a conventional and Islamic project financing of US$ 239m provided to Muscat Bay Integrated Tourism Complex.
  • Advising National Bank of Oman SAOG and Qatar Islamic Bank QPSC on a secured US$ 94m project finance term loan to Bin Sheikh Holding LLC and Bin Al Sheikh Holding WLL.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Roger Byrne

Other key lawyers

James Shaw