Dentons‘s commercial and corporate department leverages a ’good mix of Oman and international law and experience’, and is led by Jamie Gibson, who brings over 20 years of experience in various corporate matters, such as incorporations, acquisitions, capital markets and regulatory matters, including business licenses and registrations. The team is notably proficient in work involving novel business types and structures, and is highly sought after by clients in the oil and gas, energy, logistics, and financial sectors. Senior associate Michael Kneebone is a key member of the team in transactional matters.
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‘The team has hands on practical approach to solving client's tasks and assignments. Diverse backgrounds and previous experience add to the value that the team delivers.’
‘Jamie Gibson and Michael Kneebone are key team members that we worked with and should be distinguished for their dedication to clients and high quality work.’
‘Bring a good mix of Oman and international law and experience to their support.’
‘Michael Kneebone - we can rely on Michael to stay on top of the issues and provide practical solution-oriented advice.'
'Jamie Gibson - solid knowledge ad experience of Oman and international law applied to transaction support.'
'Knowledgeable about the M&A process in Oman. Committed to ensure client support on a timely basis.'
'Worked with Jamie Gibson (Partner) and Michael Kneebone (Associate) who both did a very good job on the bayside M&A.'
Clients clés
- Asyad Ports & Terminals
- Huaxin (Hainan) Investment Co., Ltd
- Vale International SA
- Green Energy Oman Consortium
- Golden Sands Hotels Company LLC
- Petroleum Development Oman LLC
- Sohar Power Company SAOG
- Oman Oil Marketing Company SAOG
- Ahli Bank SAOG
- Citigroup
Points forts
- Advised Vale International SA on a joint venture with AP Oryx Holdings LLC, an SPV of NYSE-listed Apollo Asset Management Inc (Apollo), in Vale Oman Distribution Center (VODC).
- Advised Sohar Power Company SAOG on the consequences of the expiry of the power and water purchase agreement with Oman Power and Water Company SAOG and on the mothballing of the plant and a bilateral electricity sales agreement.
- Advised Golden Sands Hotels Company LLC on the compulsory acquisition of shares in public listed company Salalah Beach Resort SAOG, in accordance with Oman's Takeover & Acquisition Regulations.
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Responsable de la pratique
Jamie Gibson
Autres avocats clés
Michael Kneebone