Banking and Finance

K&Co. advises on a broad range of banking and finance matters, including conventional and Islamic finance transactions. The firm has experience acting for both lenders and borrowers across domestic and cross-border transactions, and maintains a working knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to financial institutions operating in the Sultanate of Oman.

Services:

  • Drafting, review and negotiation of conventional and Islamic facility agreements
  • Drafting and review of all forms of finance-related contracts and agreements
  • Advice on banking and finance litigation
  • Advisory and management of funds
  • Cross-border and domestic finance transactions
  • Project finance
  • Asset and real estate finance
  • Commercial mortgages

NOTABLE MATTERS

  • Agreement review between a major local company and a leading bank (2022, USD 63 million)
    K&Co. conducted a detailed contractual review for both parties to a significant financing arrangement, advising on the relevant banking and finance considerations.
  • Advice to an international bank on mortgage practices in Oman (2021, N/A)
    K&Co. advised a foreign bank entering the Omani market on applicable banking and finance laws and regulatory requirements.
  • Construction company — litigation against local bank (2021, OMR 25 million)
    K&Co. represented a leading construction company in litigation proceedings against a local bank, advising on the relevant banking and finance law throughout.