Technology and Telecommunications

Oman’s technology and telecommunications sector continues to evolve at pace, bringing with it a distinct set of legal considerations. K&Co. advises companies operating in this space on transactional, regulatory and commercial matters, drawing on the firm’s broader corporate and commercial expertise.

Services:

  • Review of contracts and agreements in the technology and telecommunications sector
  • Establishment of companies in the technology and telecommunications sector
  • Corporate and regulatory advisory
  • Intellectual property protection
  • Employment and labour matters
  • Licensing

NOTABLE MATTERS

  • Incorporation of technology companies for a high net worth individual (January–March 2020, approx. OMR 8 million)
    K&Co. advised on all applicable licensing and legal requirements before incorporating a number of technology companies for a private individual in Oman.
  • Acquisition of a technology company by a foreign investor (2021–2022, USD 25 million)
    K&Co. conducted due diligence on the target company and advised the client through a multi-million dollar cross-border acquisition, facilitating completion of the transaction.
  • Acquisition of nanotechnology company (June–December 2019, approx. USD 17.5 million)
    K&Co. advised and negotiated on behalf of the purchaser in the acquisition of a world-leading nano-diamond producer and patent owner, managing complex technical documentation, rolling financing from a pool of investors, and the negotiation of all transaction documents, including the shareholders’ agreement.