Dentons is home to one of Oman’s top specialist construction teams. The group continues to advise on transactional matters and contentious issues arising from prominent infrastructure, energy, petrochemicals and real estate development projects in the jurisdiction. Led by Yasser Taqi, the team continues to work alongside developer Duqm Marasi concerning the mixed-use development of Maysan Square in the Special Economic Zone in Duqm. Real estate expert Jamie Gibson is a key practitioner.

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Key clients

  • The Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning
  • Duqm Marasi LLC
  • Muscat National Development and Investment Company SAOC (ASAAS)

Work highlights

  • Advising The Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning on development agreements, construction contracts, and consultancy service contracts in respect of a new affordable housing development.
  • Advising the developer, Duqm Marasi LLC, on Oman's first scheme to sell residential and commercial units on a usufruct basis (leasehold basis) rather than the conventional free hold basis.
  • Advising Muscat National Development and Investment Company SAOC (ASAAS) on a mixed-use development project.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jamie Gibson, Yasser Taqi