Dentons's projects and energy offering is highlighted for its ‘good mix of Oman and international law and experience’, and is frequently relied upon to advise on various cross-border matters, including regional GCC projects and complex multi-jurisdictional matters. The team is retained to handle complex and high-value projects-related work, including in the mining, oil and gas, green hydrogen, renewable, solar, and utility provision sectors. Yasser Taqi heads the team, and has operated in various Oman-based projects and is highly experienced in project financing. Warda Tahir is also a key member of the team, and is especially seen in cross-border matters.
Testimonials
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‘Attention to detail.'
'Yasser Taqi has been an invaluable liaison with local stakeholders, providing much context and insight beyond the legals.'
‘Contextual understanding of the various stakeholders involved and how to approach them appropriately.'
‘Dentons' team are well experienced and knowledgeable in projects and energy practice.’
‘Diligence and care for looking after the client's interest.’
‘We have found Dentons partners in Oman and the UAE to be intelligent and well prepared. It is clear they understand oil and gas documents well and are also welcome support for negotiations where they make proper and strong points.’
‘Yasser Taqi: we have found ourselves specifically asking for him after we see him perform for a counter-party in a negotiation. His points were proper and well put and we found him to be a disciplined negotiator. His advice to us was just as we expected measured, appropriate and we could see the bigger picture.’
‘Bring a good mix of Oman and international law and experience to their support. ’
Key clients
- InterContinental Energy
- Sohar Industrial Port Company SAOC
- Strategic & Precious Metals Processing Company
- Fortescue Future Industries
- Petroleum Development Oman
- Nama Power and Water Procurement Company
- ARA Petroleum LLC
- OQ Exploration and Production Company
- OQ Alternative Energy
- Tabreed Oman SAOC
- Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning
Work highlights
- Advising on ICE's investments in both Oman and Dubai, legal establishment of project companies, employment of staff, land and regulatory matters, reviewing project agreements, financing, and compliance issues.
- Advising OQ Exploration & Production on its divestment in blocks 48 and 61.
- Advising the state-owned power and water procurer on the procurement of the country's first batch large-scale wind IPPs.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yasser Taqi