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Experience. Expertise. Commitment. Essential qualities that build the reputation of a law firm. Qualities that are vouched for when it comes to Al Alawi & Co - a full service law firm that believes in partnering its clients with understanding and dedication.

With a genuine interest in the welfare of our clients, we at Al Alawi are committed towards the delivery of dependable, timely, high-quality work that brings measurable value. Our client relationship and industry alliance allows us to concentrate on the dynamic evolution of the marketplace while keeping pace with the changes in the legal industry to offer sound legal representation.

We are always known to take that extra step to obtain the right result for our clients, that too in the quickest possible time. While we are certainly proud of the results we get, we would also like to emphasise key aspects of our professional staff. They are friendly, approachable, empathetic people who you will easily relate to from your first encounter. Partners, we said we would be... and your experience will not be different, we assure you.

I welcome you to explore and examine all that Al Alawi & Co can offer you...

Ali Khamis Al Alawi

Founder & Managing Partner

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The FirmAl Alawi & Co is led by Founder and Managing Partner, Ali Khamis Al Alawi. Having originally established

individual practice in 1982, he was a founding partner of Al Alawi and Mansoor Jamal & Co before establishing

Al Alawi & Co as a full service and fully independent law firm with its headquarters in Muscat. Today he has a team

of hand-picked, highly qualified and experienced professionals totally geared to take on the challenging

requirements of a globalised world.

It is the Companys objective to provide the clients with the latest and the most appropriate strategies using

state-of-the-art analytical tools and management techniques. To work as efficiently as possible alongside our

clients we have ensured the use of the most contemporary modes of communications. By increasing our efficiency

and responsiveness, and by sharing knowledge through key initiatives, we remain agile and focused when dealing

with the varying aspects of our clients business.

Al Alawi & Co provides client-oriented, cutting edge, cost-effective legal expertise across a variety of practice areas.

The client-centric attitude of our firm is obvious in the close attention we pay to our clients objectives, our clear and

prompt responses and the consistent awareness we maintain of the cost/benefit trade-offs that are inherent in any

legal representation.

Al Alawi & Co maintains a close relationship with its clients. The firm is praised for its commitment to the client, strong problem-solving skills and its professional and practical approach, which enables good commercial and business decisions.Sonali DasDevelopment Bank of Singapore

The Al Alawi Advantage

Our Orientation: With our expertise, commitment and client-centric attitude, we are single-minded in our

intent to be the law firm of choice for any business engaged in international commerce.

Our Commitment: We ensure the delivery of, timely, high-quality work bringing measurable value to our clients.

Sector Knowledge: An in-depth knowledge of our clients businesses and the sectors in which they operate.

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Client-centric Services: Our primary objective is always to assist our clients to achieve their commercial

ambitions, underpinned by sound commercial judgment. We are geared to adapt our advice in line with clients

changing requirements.

International Network: Our wide network of international associates enables us to excel in delivering

multi-jurisdictional legal services.

Cost Effectiveness: While we pride ourselves on our services and our commitment to quality standards our

charges surprisingly affordable. The calibre and cost-effectiveness of our legal expertise is primarily the result

of our partners and associates exceptional experience, education, as also their commitment to information

and technology.

Specialised Services

Corporate and Commercial

Our corporate lawyers handle the full range of corporate, securities and finance, including public offerings,

private placements of equity and debt for both issuers and underwriters. The majority of our clients have

wide-ranging corporate and commercial requirements within the growing economies of the region. One of the most

important areas of the teams transactional work relates to the merger and acquisition activity undertaken by our

multinational clients.

We offer solid expertise in the corporate partnering area, focusing primarily on joint venture, licensing and

development agreements. Our practice includes experience in negotiating a broad range of complex manufacturing

joint ventures and other contractual relationships involving the sharing or transfer of intellectual property.

The lawyers of the Corporate and Commercial team offer their own particular strengths and specialisations within

the broad range of services offered, drawing on a depth of international and local knowledge. Our lawyers also

handle venture capital and other early-stage financings, transactions involving private equity funds, and

specialised financings in both the domestic and international context. In addition, we work on complex business

restructurings, both in and outside of court-supervised proceedings.

Arbitration and Litigation

The firm leverages its sectoral and commercial expertise and provides first class litigation support on shipping,

cross-border legal actions, intellectual property matters, shareholder disputes, telecommunications and other

technology related disputes, commercial and other large and complex litigations. Our team possesses well proven

expertise in handling complex arbitration matters, in technical as well as specialised aspects, and are constantly

aiming at optimum results operating on international time frames. We have affiliations and ongoing working

relationships with law firms around the globe.

Our International Arbitration practice advises on:

ICC LCIA UNCITRAL Commodity Arbitrations LMAA Regional Arbitration CentresDisputes across national boundaries have become commonplace in today's commercial world. In an effort to avoid

the uncertainties and complexities of foreign courts, most international agreements provide for dispute resolution

through the more neutral auspices of arbitration and mediation.

The firm oversees litigation on behalf of its clients in all of the courts of Oman. With extensive experience in the

local courts, the strength of our litigation team is internationally renowned.

Infrastructure and Projects

Oman has witnessed an unprecedented rate of growth in infrastructure development. Construction activities over

the last few years in all sectors are at a high scale. Al Alawi & Co is well regarded for its deep understanding of the

legal, technical and commercial intricacies involved in this industry.

We provide multiple services and disciplines for the public and private sector as well as international organisations.

We advise on all aspects of projects, in particular those relating to oil, gas, power, highway, construction,

infrastructure, pipelines, dams, ports, airports, land transport, petroleum & petrochemicals, water & environmental

engineering and marine engineering.

Al Alawi & Co is active in the mining and mineral sector attending to all related issues. We advise producers, traders,

financiers and insurers on all aspects of the business of selling, trading and financing mining and minerals activity.

Al Alawi & Co has strong prospects in the oil, gas and energy sectors. The firm has potential lawyers to deal with banking and finance, capital market transactions and infrastructure projects. Bagans Global Advisors & Consultants, Australia

Energy, Oil & Gas

The power industry is one which faces continual change with challenges which are both environmental and

demand driven. Our advice covers all technologies, from coal and gas-fired thermal plants to hydroelectric and

renewable projects. We handle power transactions including joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions,

privatisations, finance and project finance, regulatory, confidentiality, commercial/corporate, environmental, fuel

supply, operations and maintenance.

We have expertise in every stage - exploration, production, downstream operation including refining,

petrochemicals and LNG. We also provide emergency and casualty response to the oil and gas industry. We handle

all aspects of oil and gas projects and petroleum law and advise regarding field development through construction

to final production, including the construction of pipelines and platforms, loading, lifting, royalty-in-kind

payments, operating and sales contracts for crude oil and gas, off take agreements, drilling contracts, equipment

leasing agreements and production sharing agreements. We advise on all stages - from the well to the gas station.

Aviation and Transport

We have in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in all aspects of aircraft leasing and financing, including

operating leases, export credit financing, commercial debt financing and tax based transactions.

Our team is involved in all types of aviation-related work, whether in the context of a high-value contractual

dispute with a manufacturer, the development of an airport, a re-fleeting programme or a major casualty.

We deliver advice and know-how on all aspects of the aviation sector.

The firm has an impressive record of accomplishment in infrastructure projectsAl Sharqiya for Real Estate Development

Real Estate and Property

Oman is one of the fastest growing economies in the Gulf thanks to focused government planning, responsible

expenditure as well as investment in the non-oil sector. As one of the leading real estate practices in the country,

we deliver an all encompassing service unparalleled both in terms of size and breadth of expertise. We are deeply

committed to real estate and provide our clients with exceptional multi-disciplinary knowledge and capability.

Our lawyers have in-depth knowledge of all issues relating to planning, construction and engineering, investment,

development, securitisation, property finance, tax, litigation, environment and health & safety. Our clients include

commercial developers; financial institutions; institutional and private investors; real estate service providers;

commercial retail concerns; mortgage banking/consumer finance companies; healthcare institutions; real estate

brokers and property managers; hotel and leisure companies; transportation companies; developers of natural gas,

oil and mineral properties; public utilities and other energy suppliers and property owners.

Telecommunications & Technology

Al Alawi & Co is considered the pre-eminent Telecommunications and Technology law firm in Oman being one

of our areas of specialization in which the firm is highly reputed and experienced.

We see our key challenge as helping you to act profitably and manage risks in the converging areas of com-

nications, information technology, outsourcing, litigation and intellectual property law. Our expertise includes

advising on:

Regulatory issues relating to provision of Telecommunications Infrastructure Services E-business Advice and Contracts Complex Technology Licensing Outsourcing Transactional and Advisory Services Privacy/Data Protection, Information Security and Record Retention as well as Industry- specific and Public Company requirements

Intellectual Property Rights in Media content, Software, Hardware, Database and other technologies Issues relating to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Network Security, Data Protection, Authentication, Integrity and Confidentiality Anti-counterfeiting Operations.

The firm has an excellent reputation in the international and domestic market for all areas of corporate and commercial practice including inward investments in Oman, merger and acquisition, securities and venture capitalDuncan McLellan, Al Shamsi Holding, U.A.E.

Inward Investments in Oman

Oman Entry is one of our specialized practice areas. The firm has extensive experience in advising overseas

companies on foreign direct investment and on the laws, regulations and administration procedures that can have

an impact on setting up operations in Oman.

We prepare, apply, and follow up with the concerned departments for approval on Investment. The firm also advises

on exchange control laws and looks into applications for exchange control approvals and permissions relating to

inward and outbound investments. The firm also advises on various provisions and procedures relating to imports

and exports.

Starting up a business can be a difficult decision, especially if you have no one to share your ideas, hopes or fears

with. With our corporate specialists supporting you, your business can go from start-up, to success and expansion.

Banking, Finance and Securities

We provide advice across the entire spectrum of financial products including syndicated lending and leveraged

& acquisition finance, asset finance, derivative products, project finance, financial regulatory, insolvency &

restructuring and structured finance. We also advise borrowers from the public and private sector, and

many financial services providers and other organisations that have direct and indirect interests in lending

arrangements. These organisations include asset managers, developmental finance institutions, and private

equity funds, insurance underwriters, rating agencies, security trusts and guarantors.

Capital Markets

The scope and depth of our understanding of the Omani Securities Market is an asset that enables us to offer clients

seamless advice across markets in their worldwide financing activities involving Oman. We advise on a spectrum of

legal, commercial and compliance issues significant to capital markets, such as:

Portfolio Investments Equity Offerings Vetting of Offer Documents Applications to Regulatory Authorities, Statutory Filings, etc. Listing and Reporting requirements Private Placements Foreign Institutional Investors Derivatives & Structured Products Public Offers General advice on Securities Laws.

Shipping & Ship Finance

Our Shipping Team has a long and positive reputation for dealing with all aspects of both contentious and

non-contentious shipping-related work. We advise across a wide range of coverage disputes and in subrogated

recovery actions. Our key areas of expertise include builders risks, cargo, charterers liability, on and offshore

construction, hull & machinery, loss of hire, mortgagees interest, political risks, P&I, war risks and yachts.

Our extensive experience in dry and wet shipping law and wide contacts in the shipping industry enables

us to call on suitable technical experts with a network of international maritime law firms as also to choose the

right arbitrator.

Areas of contentious expertise include:

Bill of Lading and Charterparty Disputes Unsafe Port and Berth Disputes Collisions and Groundings Marine Insurance and Re-insurance Policies and Disputes (including P&I) Salvage, Towage, Wreck Removal and General Average Ship Building and Ship Repair Personal Injury (Crew and Passenger) and Industrial Disease Ship Arrest and Release Environment and Pollution Claim for Damage received by any ship or sea-going vessel Claim for Necessaries supplied to any ship Claim for the Building, Equipping or Repairing of any ship Claim for the Possession or Ownership of a ship Admiralty (including Arrest and Limitation Proceedings) Hire and Off-hire Claims. Areas of non-contentious expertise include:

Ship Building Contracts Ship Management Agreements Issues arising from Corporate Structures and Share holdings Joint Ventures, Agency and Distribution Agreements Port Infrastructure, Re-organisation and Funding Regulatory Issues Ship Purchase or Sale Advice on Vessels' Insurances Charterparties.

Our shipping team also has a dedicated ship finance group which deals with transactional work including but not

limited to syndicated debt financing transactions as well as ship sale and purchase work.

Areas of expertise include:

Debt and Equity Financing Pre and Post-delivery Financing of New Buildings including Assignment of Ship Building Contracts and

Refund Guarantees

Joint Venture Agreements Financing of Second-hand Vessels and Sale and Purchase work Refinancing Formation, Acquisition and Investment in shipping companies worldwide Commercial, Technical or Management and Agency Agreements.Intellectual Property

Al Alawi & Co maintains a Specialised Intellectual Property (IP) Cell comprising of experienced Litigation and

Transactional lawyers. We advise across the gamut of legal, commercial and compliance issues, registration of

trademark, notice of opposition, renewal of registration of trademark, restoration of trademark, passing-off,

anti-counterfeiting actions, certificate of the Register with regard to a proposed assignment of a registered

trademark, registration of registered user, cancellation of entry of a registered user of trademark, search, litigation,

drafting of documents, protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights including rights relating to

trademarks, copyrights, patents and designs. The firm also prepares intellectual property licensing and registered

user agreements. Matters arising in connection with the media, communications and entertainment fields,

competition law, institution of civil and criminal actions against infringers, licensing and franchising agreements

and data protection advice.

Emergency Response (Marine)

We provide our clients the most comprehensive 24-hour, 365 days-a-year Emergency Response Service. The team

ensures that their client is best advised on every possible aspect which may arise in a matter. Wherever this

service is required internationally, our emergency response team can be contacted at their Muscat number

on +968 95223735

Disclaimer:This information booklet is not intended to advertise our services or capabilities, or solicit work, in any manner whatsoever. The contents of this booklet are aimed merely at providing more information about our firm to persons who are interested in knowing more about us. Al Alawi & Co does not assume any responsibility whatsoever for any unauthorized distribution or dissemination of this information booklet or part thereof in any form or any consequences thereof.

The Al Alawi TeamWith a highly educated, experienced and skilled group of lawyers, our practice is industry-focused with exclusive

teams dedicated to delivering incisive advice. Our concerted aim to become Omans premier law firm underpins all

our efforts. An objective that we will achieve through sustained investment in the management of knowledge and

information, and backed by a work culture that enables our professionals to offer consistently high standards of

client service.

Our core values embrace the highest professional principles and have helped build supportive, strong and enduring

relationships with clients. Values that are inculcated in every member of the firm instilling a healthy awareness and

appreciation of all-important professional and ethical responsibilities.

Contact us:

Al Alawi & CoAdvocates & Legal Consultants

Al Alawi Law Firm Building,

No. 785, Way 2708, Qurum 29

PO Box 3746, PC 112, Muscat

Sultanate of Oman

Tel : +968 246 99761/2

Fax : +968 246 99763

e-mail: contact@alalawico.com

www.alalawico.com