Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co's dispute resolution team is praised by clients for its ‘unique understanding of the Oman landscape’, and it boasts notable experience in domestic and multi-jurisdictional  disputes. The team handles a broad spectrum of litigation and arbitration mandates, which includes commercial and civil claims, criminal disputes, and labour disputes for local and international clients, as well as a notable proficiency in Sharia-law related matters. Co-founders Said Al Busaidy and Mansoor Malik are both highly versatile in disputes, representing clients from the power, oil and gas, utilities, and financial sectors. Ayman Ali and Majda Al Riyami are sought after by clients for their expertise in strategic commercial disputes, including cross-border litigation and arbitral award matters. Mohammed Yousef is an expert in administrative law and is often retained in regulatory contentious matters.

The dispute resolution practice at Al Tamimi & Company carries an excellent track record in representing multinational companies in local and cross-border matters, especially high-value, multi-jurisdictional matters. The team is highly sought after across a wide spectrum of industries, including the information technology, construction, manufacturing, banking, and oil and gas sectors. Basma Al Kiyumi joined the team as the head the department, and brings over 15 years of experience in litigation and arbitration cases. Ahmed Al Barwani is a key port of call for construction, real estate, and commercial-related disputes, including those that reach the upper circuits of Omani courts. Abdelhaleem (Haleem) Mohammed Ahmed is a key member of the team and holds a strong track record in commercial and civil claims across a broad spectrum of industries, and remains sought after by clients in various high-value domestic and international disputes.

Demonstrating a strong track-record in cross-border work, the dispute resolution department at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP is experienced in representing clients across the construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. Practice head Simon Ward brings over 18 years of experience in Oman and the GCC, and is notably experienced in high-value, multi-jurisdictional arbitrations involving the construction sector and quantum-focused commercial disputes. Newly-arrived Abdul Latif Al-Rawahi is a highly experienced adviser in infrastructure, construction, and labour disputes. Senior associate Kerem Alev arrived at the firm in June 2024, and is highly sought after for his experience in high-value projects and infrastructure arbitration. Former department head Dominic Pilkington  retired in April 2024.

Dentons's dispute resolution department is praised by clients for ‘excellent legal competence with clear and effective communication’, and is a prominent operator in the construction, financial, and oil and gas industries, acting in some of the highest value arbitrations in the sector. The team is broadly experienced in dispute, with expertise in commercial, civil, and criminal disputes. Bringing to the team over 25 years of experience in litigation, including before the Omani Supreme Court, Dali Al Habboub co-heads the team with Yaqdhan Al Busaidi, who advises local and international clients on various commercial and criminal disputes. Yasser Taqi is highly praised by clients for being ‘absolutely top tier for international matters’. Senior associates Wafa Al Shuaibi and Fatma Al Amri are also key members of the team, and are highly regarded for telecommunications, tax, and intellectual property-related disputes.

Addleshaw Goddard‘s disputes resolution department is equipped to handle a range of sophisticated contentious matters, advising clients on high-value employment disputes, environmental damage, and cross-border commercial and construction claims, among other matters. The team fields deep expertise in various industries, including the utilities, insurance, financial, and oil and gas sectors. Gorvinder Pannu heads the team, and has over 25 years of experience with demonstrable expertise in employment, debt, and labour contract matters, particularly within the telecommunication, oil and gas, petrochemicals, and engineering industries. Nasser Al Habsi often represents multinational clients, especially family businesses and banks, in commercial and labour disputes, and is accompanied by Mohammed Al Siyab, who is highly active in shareholder, financial, and white-collar crime disputes.

MAR Law's dispute resolution practice is substantially experienced in contractual, employment, and commercial disputes in the telecommunications, food, and oil and gas sectors. The team is led by Mohammed Al Ruqaishi, and is often sought after for his experience in international disputes and for matters that reach Oman’s higher courts. Hashim Shekhuna comes recommended by clients for corporate and commercial-related matters, while Ali Naveed Arshad often handles mandates pertaining to the finance-sector, which is his primary area of his expertise.

Recommended by clients for its ‘proactive and solutions oriented’ approach, the disputes resolution department at Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) is a frequent port of call for local Omani and regional GCC clients, notably various public entities and government ministries, and is highly active in the energy, infrastructure, and oil and gas industries. Said Al-Shahry co-heads the team alongside Thamer Al Shahry, and both of whom are noted as ‘extremely knowledgeable on the local legal market’. Khaled Al Wazir offers over 25 years of practice experience, especially in the real estate and construction sector, while Tarek El Hassan acts in various high-value disputes pertaining to employment, contracts, and insurance.

Noted by clients for its ‘significant depth and breadth of skills in international arbitration and commercial dispute resolution‘, the dispute resolution practice at White & Case LLP is well-situated to pursue local and international debt and delay claims, especially those pertaining to projects and public infrastructure. Construction and arbitration specialist Mohammed Al Bahr co-heads the team alongside Michael Turrini, who is highly active in cross-border arbitrations.

Praised by clients as ‘professional, knowledgable and dedicated’, the disputes resolution practice at Abdul Redha Haider Advocacy & Legal Counsels is experienced in a broad spectrum of contentious matters, including those involving contractors, shareholders, ongoing restructurings, and white-collar crime. Muscat-based Abdulredha Al Lawati heads the team and is often sought after by clients for his expertise in civil and commercial litigation, especially for local Omani clients. He is ably supported by Zainab Al Lawati.

BSA Al Rashdi & Al Barwani Advocates & Legal Consultants's dispute resolution practice is retained by clients across a variety of industries, notably the financial, telecommunications and insurance industries. The team frequently represents clients in restructuring, labour, contract, and subcontractor-related disputes. Abdulaziz Al Rashdi heads the team, and is experienced in a range of commercial and civil dispute resolution matters. Arsalan Tariq and Sahil Taneja are also both highly active members of the team, and offer experience in both local and cross-border matters.

The dispute resolution department at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP represents both local and international clients in a variety of commercial, corporate, and debt claim-related matters. Led by its senior partners Greg Sibbald, Amur Al Rashdi, and Faris Al Maashari, the team is broadly experienced in a variety of industries, representing actors in the healthcare, construction, oil and gas, and insurance industries, among others. Benjamin Ewing is now acting as a consultant in the team.

Praised for its ‘unique blend of international and local dispute resolution experience and knowledge’, the dispute resolution practice at Kennedys boasts specialist knowledge in commercial, insurance, and construction disputes, and represents both local companies and multinational firms. Jamie Kellick heads the team and offers over 15 years of experience in the GCC market, and acts for clients in cross-border arbitrations and high-value litigation. Nasser Al Shamli is a key operator in the team’s insurance sector-related disputes, and is accompanied by Amal Al Raisi, a highly active member of the team.

Highlighted by clients for its ‘deep well of specialised expertise’, the dispute resolution practice at Trowers & Hamlins LLP is highly active in commercial litigations and arbitrations arising within the energy, oil and gas, construction and financial sectors, among others, and is notably experienced in cross-border commercial arbitrations, and shareholder and employment disputes. The team is headed by Raya Al Harthy and Cheryl Cairns, who is a specialist in construction sector disputes. Matthew Showler frequently advises multinational companies, banks, and government bodies on a variety of high-profile disputes. New joiner Alyaqdhan Al Waily leverages both local and international knowledge, and is accompanied by Abdullah Al Barwani, who holds over 25 years of experience in dispute-related matters.