Middle East - Oman
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Real estate and construction

Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO)

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A key port of call for government ministries and real estate and construction firms, Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO), handles a range of contentious and transactional work. The team is retained to advise on the development of PPP mixed-use complexes, joint ventures, and the construction of education facilities, and is also adept at representing clients in construction arbitration proceedings. Firm founder Said Al-Shahry co-heads the team with senior partners Thamer Al Shahry, a specialist in real estate and construction advisory matters, and Khaled Al Wazir, who holds over 25 years of experience in real estate-related matters, including contract, regulatory issues, and disputes. Adam Hassan Malik and Maria Mariam Rabea Petrou are also notable members of the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘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 a extensive knowledge of the Omani legal landscape.’

  • 'SASLO is a long-established law firm in Oman with expertise in most areas of law, and experience working on some of the biggest projects in the country.'

  • 'Thamer Al Shahry strives to maintain a good relationship with his clients.'

Key clients

  • Oman Tourism Development Company
  • Muscat University
  • Nama Water Services
  • Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast
  • Strabag Oman LLC
  • ASYAD Group
  • OQGN

Work highlights

  • Advised the Government on a landmark PPP project for the development of a mixed-use real estate project in Muscat.
  • Representing a leading 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 related to the delay in the construction of Muscat International Airport.
  • Representing an international school based in Oman in an arbitration under Omani law against a contractor for claims of prolongation and disruption costs related to the construction of a new campus.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Said Al Shahry, Thamer Al Shahry, Khalid Al Wazir, Adam Hassan Malik, Maria Petrou