This post will describe some options on where to find legal resources in Oman.
Oman Law Blogs
- This blog is put out by Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, a leading American law firm out of New York founded in 1830. Curtis maintains a law office in Muscat. One can find articles describing the particulars on a range of legal topics such as employment law, integrated tourist complexes (ITC), entity formation in Oman, various regulations, etc.
- This blog has some nice write-ups on the emerging legal issues in regard to the internet in Oman, defamation and various other topics. It's a quite interesting read on the differences between European based law and Omani law relative to these issues. It is run by an Omani lawyer according to his profile.
List of Law Firms in Oman
- The US Embassy maintains a list of law firms in Oman.
- You may find it here (or at end of the post). Note their ‘disclaimer’: http://oman.usembassy.gov/attorney_information.html
- And, the UK gov publishes a pdf list for the convenience of British nationals.
Notes: Foreign (non-Omani) lawyers may only practice in Oman if given permission by the Department of Justice in Oman. Normally, a foreign lawyer must have ten (10) years experience before permission will be granted. To the best of my understanding, foreign law firms must now (which may not have been the case previously) be partnered with an Omani firm to open an office locally.
Where to find Omani laws
- The White Book: The Basic Law of the Sultanate of Oman can be found at the Ministry of Information: http://www.omanet.om/english/government/basiclaw/overview.asp?cat=gov&subcat=blaw
- ‘The Basic law of the State promulgated on 6th November 1996 and comprising 81 articles lays down a legal framework of reference governing the functions of the different authorities and separating their powers. It also affords safeguards to guarantee the freedom, dignity and rights of the individual...’
- Certain Provisions relating to foreigners:
- Article (35) Every foreigner who is legally resident in the Sultanate shall have the right to protection of his person and his property in accordance with the Law. Foreigners shall have regard for society’s values and respect its traditions and customs.
- Article (36) Extradition of political refugees is prohibited. Extradition of criminals is subject to the provisions of international laws and agreements.
- لوزارة الإعلام The Ministry of Information, ‘l-wizarat al-aalam’
- Labour Law of the Sultanate of Oman can be found at the Ministry of Manpower: http://www.manpower.gov.om/en/Law_home.asp
- The labour law may be of interest to the many expats residing and working here in Oman. Make sure you have the most updated copy as there have been some changes to the law in the last couple of years. I put together a section on how to file a complaint with Manpower further below.
- وزارة القوى العاملة Ministry of Manpower, ‘wizarat al-qooa al-a’amala’
- In 2012, Oman joined the Hague Convention which means there is no need of further legalization of documents at the Omani Consulate if your documents have been affixed with an apostille in your country, and your country is also a member of the Convention.
- Types of Visas, Traffic Rules and other laws can be found at ROP - Royal Oman Police:
- http://www.rop.gov.om/english/roplaws.asp (Arabic Only)
- http://www.rop.gov.om/english/dg_pr_visas_employment.asp (About Visas in English)
- https://www.rop.gov.om/TOPayment/english/onlineservices_trafficfines.aspx (Pay your Traffic Fines)
PDO also has posted a complete ‘Executive Regulations of the Traffic Law English’ here:http://www.pdo.co.om/hseforcontractors/Environment/Documents/Oman%20Laws/Misterial%20Decision%20-%20Guidelines/Executive%20Regulations%20of%20the%20Traffic%20Law%20English.pdf - ROP’s telephone number is 9999
- شرطة عمان Oman Police ‘shorta oman’
- A few notes about licenses and driving. A foreigner may drive on an international or foreign license on a tourist or visitor visa for up to three months. Then, if they become legal residents should switch over (as required by law) to an Omani license. Realistically, one may be able to drive a rental car or company car (red plates) on a foreign license indefinitely. A foreigner can register up to three cars, but needs residency and an Omani license to do so. Also, if you have an accident keep the cars blocking the road as this is the procedure until the police arrive.
- Licenses for foreigners:
The countries below are exempted from taking the driving test and can trade in their foreign license for an Omani license if : - you are legally residing in Oman, at least 18 years old, and have been licensed at least one year (your foreign license must reflect this; so, if you renew back home and the renewed license shows a date of having a license for less than one year, you may run into problems).
- and you are from one of these countries (Notice the complete lack of South American countries) :
(a) The Gulf co operative
council countries.
(b) Jordan.
(c) United Kingdom, France, Holland, Germany, Italy,
Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg,
Monaco, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and
Finland.
(d) United states of America and Canada.
(e) Japan and Turkey.
(f) Australia and New Zealand.
Other Sources- The Legal System and Research in the Sultanate of Oman: http://www.nyulawglobal.org/globalex/oman.htm
- Oman Legal Network (In Arabic): http://www.omanlegal.net/
Employment Law
How to file a labour complaint with Manpower in Oman.
I am going to write a little about the process of filing a complaint at Manpower at least from my experience. But, first a quick disclaimer: this is for informational purposes only not legal advice and should not be taken as so. Please seek advice from a competent legal authority.
In order to file a complaint with Manpower in Muscat, one must go to the Manpower building in Ruwi (NOT the Seeb location). This building is located next to the Badr Sam’a Hospital near the Ruwi roundabout. This building is also used as a ‘quasi jail’ or holding area for the illegal workers who are rounded up each week.
The complaint office is on the second floor; the legal office is just down the hall from the complaint office. Before you go to Manpower make sure Manpower is the correct body to complain to based upon your employer type.
The building is a bit dilapidated and not well marked for non-Arabic speakers. The English level of the many employees is marginal, so it is best to go with an Arabic speaking person. Also, the complaint must be written in Arabic.
The clerk will give you a standard one page form (written in Arabic) to fill out. Naturally, bring your labour card and contract. Think how difficult a process this is for the low-wage and under-educated labourer who doesn’t speak or write Arabic and has been shafted by an employer. After your complaint is filed, the Manpower office will send a letter to your employer with your claims.
Also, please note according to the regulations, the first step before filing a complaint is one must make attempt to settle the matter using the employer’s procedure if they have one. It is highly advisable to make all communications with the employer in a documented way such as in writing. It seems oral efforts can always be ‘not remembered’. Again, BE WARY of verbal promises and comments as it seems western culture draws different expectations from oral promises than Omani. The provisions of the contract and the Omani law weigh heavily. There are also time bars to filing certain complaints such as dismissal, so if you are serious about filing take heed or seek the proper legal advice.
In addition, there will be one or several mediation sessions that are supposed to take place about two weeks after one files a complaint before the case makes it to any sort of court. The meditator does get back to the judge and has sway, so it is somewhat different than say American style mediation.
Keep in mind this process can take a while so be prepared to stay around for months. Hearings are often postponed and consider Ramadan in your timings. Finally, it seems to me the labour law provisions are favourable towards employees.
In order to file a complaint with Manpower in Muscat, one must go to the Manpower building in Ruwi (NOT the Seeb location). This building is located next to the Badr Sam’a Hospital near the Ruwi roundabout. This building is also used as a ‘quasi jail’ or holding area for the illegal workers who are rounded up each week.
The complaint office is on the second floor; the legal office is just down the hall from the complaint office. Before you go to Manpower make sure Manpower is the correct body to complain to based upon your employer type.
The building is a bit dilapidated and not well marked for non-Arabic speakers. The English level of the many employees is marginal, so it is best to go with an Arabic speaking person. Also, the complaint must be written in Arabic.
The clerk will give you a standard one page form (written in Arabic) to fill out. Naturally, bring your labour card and contract. Think how difficult a process this is for the low-wage and under-educated labourer who doesn’t speak or write Arabic and has been shafted by an employer. After your complaint is filed, the Manpower office will send a letter to your employer with your claims.
Also, please note according to the regulations, the first step before filing a complaint is one must make attempt to settle the matter using the employer’s procedure if they have one. It is highly advisable to make all communications with the employer in a documented way such as in writing. It seems oral efforts can always be ‘not remembered’. Again, BE WARY of verbal promises and comments as it seems western culture draws different expectations from oral promises than Omani. The provisions of the contract and the Omani law weigh heavily. There are also time bars to filing certain complaints such as dismissal, so if you are serious about filing take heed or seek the proper legal advice.
In addition, there will be one or several mediation sessions that are supposed to take place about two weeks after one files a complaint before the case makes it to any sort of court. The meditator does get back to the judge and has sway, so it is somewhat different than say American style mediation.
Keep in mind this process can take a while so be prepared to stay around for months. Hearings are often postponed and consider Ramadan in your timings. Finally, it seems to me the labour law provisions are favourable towards employees.
Recommended Attorneys:
James Harbridge, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost
Office Telephone: (968)-2456-4495
Email: Jharbridge@curtis.com
Webpage: www.curtis.com
'full range of international and domestic legal matters'
Khalifa Al Hinai Legal Advocates
http://www.hinai-lawfirm.com/alhinai/index.php/en/
US Embassy List of Lawyers in Oman - Use at your own risk love, the embassy
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Ali Khamis AL-ALAWI
Al Alawi & Co., Advocates and Legal Consultants
Office Telephone: (968)-2469-9761
FAX Telephone: (968)-2469-9763
Email: a.alalawi@alalawico.com
Webpage: www.alalawico.com
Law Background: Has 29 years of practice in Oman.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Marriage/Divorce, Insurance, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Foreign Claims, Estates, Government Relations, Labor Relations, Immigration, and Auto/Accidents.
Badr Al-bahri
Badr Albahri Law Firm
Office Location: Al Khalili Building, Al Ghobra, Sultan Qaboos Road, (Near Oman Oil Gas Station)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 711, PC 115, Madinat Sultan Qaboos, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2449-9408
FAX Telephone: (968)-2449-9483
Home Telephone: (968)-9699-7777
Email: badr@albahrilawfirm.com
Webpage: www.albahrilawfirm.com
Languages: English, French, Arabic
Educational Background: Law Degree, Tunisia
Law Background: Has 8 years of practice.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Insurance, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Damages, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, and Labor Relations.
Tariq Hilal Al-Busaidi
Dr. Tariq Al Busaidi Legal Consultancy Bureau
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 160, PC 134, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2460-4660
(968)-2469-7707
FAX Telephone: (968)-2460-5661
Home Telephone: (968)-9944-4222
Email: Tarqlaw@omantel.net.om
Languages: English, French, Arabic
Educational Background: PhD, Law, Morocco
Law Background: Started a practice in 1984. Has 25 years of experience in Oman.
Areas of Practice: Insurance, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Damages, Narcotics, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Foreign Claims, Estates, Taxes, Government Relations, Labor Relations, Immigration, and Auto/Accidents.
Kamilia Al-Busaidy
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1803, PC 114, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2456-4495
FAX Telephone: (968)-2456-4497
Email: Kalbusaidy@curtis.com
Webpage: www.curtis.com
Languages: English, Arabic, Swahili
Educational Background: Bachelor of Law, Cairo University
Law Background: Has practiced for 12 years in Oman.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Child Protection, Marriage/Divorce, Insurance, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Narcotics, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Foreign Claims, Estates, Taxes, Government Relations, Immigration, and Auto/Accidents.
Tariq Abid Al-Huraibi
Tariq Abid Al Huraibi Lawyers and Legal Consultant
Office Location: Oman Commercial Center 6th Floor Office No. 603
Office Telephone: (968)-2478-0585
(968)-2478-0575
FAX Telephone: (968)-2478-0707
Home Telephone: (968)-9410-1111
Email: Lawfirm@omantel.net.om
Languages: English, Arabic
Educational Background: LLB, Ain Shams University in Cairo, 1989
Law Background: Has 21 years of practice.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Adoptions, Child Custody, Child Protection, Marriage/Divorce, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Damages, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Foreign Claims, Taxes, Government Relations, Labor Relations, Immigration, and Auto/Accidents.
Zaid Isam Al-Khattab
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co.
Office Location: Al Qurum Sultan Qaboos Street, Al Taie Building
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2366, PC 112 Ruwai, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2456-0740
FAX Telephone: (968)-2456-3249
Home Telephone: (968)-9215-2239
Email: Oman@tag-legal.com
Webpage: www.tag-legal.com, www.tagorg.com
Languages: English, Arabic
Educational Background: BA, Public Law, Al-Turath University, Iraq 1998
Law Background: Has 14 years of practice in Iraq and Oman.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Child Protection, Marriage/Divorce, Insurance, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Investments, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Damages, Narcotics, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Foreign Claims, Estates, Taxes, Government Relations, Labor Relations, Immigration, and Auto/Accidents.
Said Al-Mashaikhi
Dr. Al Mashaikhi Legal Office
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1091, PC 211, Al Khuwair, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2448-1162
FAX Telephone: (968)-2448-1173
Home Telephone: (968)-9969-1994
Email: almashiakhi@yahoo.com
Languages: English, Arabic, Russian, Ukrainian
Educational Background: Masters in Law from University of Kiev, Ukraine, 1993. PhD in Law from Moscow University, 2005
Law Background: Has 15 years of practice in Oman and surrounding GCC countries.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Child Protection, Marriage/Divorce, Insurance, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Damages, Narcotics, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Foreign Claims, Estates, Taxes, Government Relations, Labor Relations, Immigration, and Auto/Accidents.
Abdullah M. Al-saidi
Dr. Abdullah Alsaidi Law Office
Office Location: O.C. Center 3rd Floor, Suite 308, Ruwi
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 369 PC 115, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2479-9755
FAX Telephone: (968)-2478-6580
Email: Info@omanilaw.com
Webpage: www.omanilaw.com
Languages: English, Arabic
Educational Background: PhD, Law, University of London
Law Background: Has practiced for 23 years in Oman.
Areas of Practice: Insurance, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Damages, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Foreign Claims, Estates, Taxes, Labor Relations, and Auto/Accidents.
Hamad bin Mohamed Hamdan Al-Sharji
Hamad Al Sharji, Peter Mansour & Co.
Office Location: Standard Chartered Bank Building, 3rd Floor, MBD
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 959 PC 114, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2478-0333
FAX Telephone: (968)-2479-2444
Home Telephone: (968)-9931-2299
Email: lawyer@omantel.net.om
Webpage: www.sharjimansour.com
Languages: English, Arabic, French
Educational Background: BA, Law, Cairo University, 1976
Law Background: Has practiced in Oman for 32 years.
Areas of Practice: Insurance, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Damages, Narcotics, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Foreign Claims, Estates, Taxes, Government Relations, Labor Relations, Immigration, and Auto/Accidents.
Mary Allan
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1803, PC 114, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2456-4495
FAX Telephone: (968)-2456-4497
Email: Mallan@curtis.com
Webpage: www.curtis.com
Languages: English, French, German
Educational Background: BA, Manchester University. CPE, Birmingham Law School
Law Background: Has 15 years of Practice in UK, Egypt, Dubai, and Oman
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Child Protection, Marriage/Divorce, Insurance, Banking/Financial, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Criminal Law, Narcotics, Collections, Foreign Claims, Estates, Taxes, Government Relations, Labor Relations, Immigration, and Auto/Accidents.
Sahar Askalan
Sahar Askalan Legal Advocacy & Consultancy (SALAC)
Office Location: Al Ufuq Building, 1st floor, Shatti Al Qurum, (Next to Grand Hyatt Hotel)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 780, PC 115, Madinat Sultan Qaboos, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2469-9905
(968)-2469-9945
FAX Telephone: (968)-2469-3034
Home Telephone: (968)-9920-4019
Email: saskalan@saharaskalanlegal.com
Website: www.saharaskalanlegal.com
Languages: English, Arabic
Educational Background: Master of Law, Boston University
BPP Law School, London, WC2A 3JB UK
Qualified in the UK as a Barrister in 2000
Qualified as a Solicitor Advocate in 2004
Law Background: Has 11 years of practice in Oman, Paris, London, and Abu Dhabi
Areas of Practice: Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Taxes, Government Relations, and Labor Relations.
Helen Dean
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1803, PC 114, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2456-4495
FAX Telephone: (968)-2456-4497
Email: Hdean@curtis.com
Webpage: www.curtis.com
Language: English
Educational Background: Honors BA, University of Cambridge
LLM, International Finance, University of London
Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice Course, College of Law, York
Law Background: Has 10 years of practice in Tokyo, Scotland, and Oman.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Child Protection, Marriage/Divorce, Insurance, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Damages, Narcotics, Collections, Foreign Claims, Estates, Taxes, Government Relations, Labor Relations, Immigration, and Auto/Accidents.
Nicola Dunbar
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1803, PC 114, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2456-4495
FAX Telephone: (968)-2456-4497
Email: ndunbar@curtis.com
Webpage: www.curtis.com
Language: English
Educational Background: Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Law, London
BA, University of Cambridge, Queen’s College
MA, University of Cambridge, Queen’s College
Law Background: Has 9 years of practice in UK, Bermuda, and Oman.
Areas Of Practice: Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Child Protection, Marriage/Divorce, Insurance, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Damages, Narcotics, Collections, Commercial Law, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Foreign Claims, Estates, Taxes, Government Relations, Labor Relations, Immigration, and Auto/Accidents.
James Harbridge
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1803, PC 114, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2456-4495
FAX Telephone: (968)-2456-4497
Email: Jharbridge@curtis.com
Webpage: www.curtis.com
Language: English
Educational Background: BS, London University
JD, College of Law, London
Law Background: Has practiced for 16 years in the UK and Oman.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Child Protection, Marriage/Divorce, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Narcotics, Commercial Law, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Estates, and Government Relations.
Diana Ziad Mohammed Jarrar
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co.
Office Location: Al Qurum Sultan Qaboos Street, Al Taie Building
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2366, PC 112 Ruwai, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2456-0740
FAX Telephone: (968)-2456-3249
Email: Oman@tag-legal.com, djarrar@tag-legal.com
Webpage: www.tag-legal.com, www.tagorg.com
Languages: English, Arabic
Educational Background: BA, Public Law, Jordanian University
MA, Intellectual Property Law, Jordanian University
Law Background: Has 7 years of practice in Jordan and Oman.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Child Protection, Marriage/Divorce, Insurance, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Damages, Narcotics, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Foreign Claims, Estates, Taxes, Government Relations, Labor Relations, Immigration, and Auto/Accidents.
Robert Kenedy
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1803, PC 114, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2456-4495
FAX Telephone: (968)-2456-4497
Email: rkenedy@curtis.com
Webpage: www.curtis.com
Languages: English, Spanish
Educational Background: AB, Princeton University
JD, University of Chicago Law School
Law Background: Has 3 years of practice in Chicago, London, and Oman.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Child Protection, Marriage/Divorce, Insurance, Banking/Financial, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Damages, Narcotics, Collections, Transportation Law, Aeronautical/Maritime, Foreign Claims, Estates, Taxes, Government Relations, Labor Relations, Immigration, and Auto/Accidents.
Peter Mansour
Hamad Al Sharji, Peter Mansour & Co.
Office Location: Standard Chartered Bank Building, 3rd Floor, MBD
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 959 PC 114, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2478-0333
FAX Telephone: (968)-2479-2444
Home Telephone: (968)-9941-1234
Email: Lawyer@omantel.net.om, Lawyer@sharjimansour.com
Webpage: www.sharjimansour.com
Language: English, French
Educational Background: BA, Law Honours, England, 1980
Law Background: Has 18 years of practice in Oman, 8 years of practice in Palestine, and 2 years of practice in Jordan.
Areas of Practice: Insurance, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Damages, Narcotics, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Foreign Claims, Estates, Taxes, Government Relations, Labor Relations, Immigration, and Auto/Accidents.
Subha Mohan
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1803, PC 114, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2456-4495
FAX Telephone: (968)-2456-4497
Email: smohan@curtis.com
Webpage: www.curtis.com
Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi
Educational Background: Bachelor of Law, University of Madras
BS, University of Delhi
Law Background: Has practiced for 22 years in India and Oman.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Child Protection, Marriage/Divorce, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Criminal Law, Narcotics, Collections, Transportation Law, Aeronautical/Maritime, Estates, Government Relations, and Auto/Accidents.
Alastair Neale
Jihad Al Taie Law Office (JATLO)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 929, PC 131, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2448-9299/(968)-2447-8282
FAX Telephone: (968)-2447-9114
Home Telephone: (968)-9944-0681
Email: alastair@jatlo.com
Webpage: www.jatlo.com
Languages: English, French
Educational Background: Bachelor of Law (HONS), University College London
Law Society Final Examinations and admission as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales
Law Background: Has 40 years of practice.
Areas of Practice: Insurance, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, *Civil Law, *Criminal Law, *Damages, *Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts and *Labor Relations.
Note: Items marked * which involve litigation will be handled by JATLO’s Dispute Resolution Department.
Sami NUSAIR
Saba & Co. Intellectual Property
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2027, PC 112, Ruwi, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2481-1126
FAX Telephone: (968)-2481-1128
Home Telephone: (968)-9736-8850
Email: Oman@sabaip.com
Webpage: www.sabaip.com
Languages: English, Arabic
Educational Background: LLB, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan
Advanced Course on Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, Electronic Commerce & Intellectual Property (WIPO). General Course on Intellectual Property (WIPO). Course on Change Management, Dar Al-Sharq, Doha, Qatar.
Law Background: Has 43 years of practice.
Areas of Practice: Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Damages, Contracts, Corporations, Foreign Claims.
Bruce B. Palmer
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1803, PC 114, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2456-4495
FAX Telephone: (968)-2456-4497
Email: Bpalmer@curtis.com
Webpage: www.curtis.com
Languages: English, French
Educational Background: AB, Baldwin Wallace College
Diploma in Comparative Law, University of Exeter
LLB, DePaul University College of Law
LLM, International Law, New York University School of Law
Law Background: Has over 30 years of practice in the U.S., Paris, London, Muscat, and Dubai.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody, Parental Child Abduction, Child Protection, Marriage/Divorce, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Damages, Narcotics, Collections, and Auto/Accidents.
Jeffrey V. RODWELL
Dr. Said Al Mashaikhi & Partner Law Firm
Mailing Address: 8th Floor, Al Gazal Tower, Bldg. # 1540, Way #2724, MBD Area, Muscat, Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2477-6947
FAX Telephone: (968)-2477-6947
Home Telephone: (968)-9216-7520
Email: jvrodwell@duanemorris.com
Languages: English
Educational Background:
- University of Technology, Sydney, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, 1991
- University of New South Wales, LL.B., 1990
- University of New South Wales, M.H.A., 1984
- University of New South Wales, B.S.W., 1977
Law Background: Has approximately 22 years of practice in Australia (1991-2002), Hong Kong (1995-1996), United Kingdom (2002-current), Oman (2012-current).
Areas of Practice: Insurance, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Foreign Claims, Taxes, Government Relations, Labor Relations, Immigration.
Paul SHERIDAN
SNR Denton & Co.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3552 PC 112, Ruwi, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2457-3023
FAX Telephone: (968)-2457-3097
Home Telephone: (968)-2460-2576
Email: paul.sheridan@snrdenton.com
Webpage: www.snrdenton.com
Language: English
Educational Background: Southampton University, College of Law
University of Toronto
Law Background: Has been practicing since 1983 in the U.S., the U.K., Turkey, and Oman.
Areas of Practice: Insurance, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Damages, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Foreign Claims, Taxes, Government Relations, Labor Relations, and Immigration.
Anthony Watson
Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co.
Office Location: Muscat International Center, Mezzanine Floor, Bait Al Falaj Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 686 PC 112 Ruwi, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Office Telephone: (968)-2481-4466
FAX Telephone: (968)-2481-8856
Home Telephone: (968)-9321-8212
Email: anthony.watson@amjoman.com
Webpage: www.amjoman.com
Language: English
Educational Background: BA, History and Islamic Studies, Boston University, 1990
MA, Middle Eastern History, Boston University, 1990
MBA, Northeastern University, 1997
JD, Northeastern University, 1997
Law Background: Has practiced law for 11 years. Has practiced in Florida, Massachusetts, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE, Kuwait, and Oman.
Areas of Practice: Insurance, Banking/Financial, Commercial/Business Law, Foreign Investments, Marketing Agreements, Patents/Trademarks/Copyrights, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Damages, Narcotics, Collections, Commercial Law, Contracts, Transportation Law, Corporations, Aeronautical/Maritime, Foreign Claims, Estates, Taxes, Government Relations, Labor Relations, Immigration, and Auto/Accidents.
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