Introduction

Dr. Rashid, Mohamed El Murtada & Co. is a partnership formed in July 2007 between H.E. Khalid Salem Al Saeedy, Dr. Rashid Hamad Al Balushi and Mohamed El Murtada Hamid Abdalla.

Dr. Rashid, Mohamed El Murtada & Co is an Omani Firm that offers a full range of legal services to a diversified client base, on all aspect of the laws. As a National Firm with office in Muscat, we offer particular value to our clients in Oman and abroad through our ability to serve them on Local laws.

Our Firm is a Globalaw member. Globalaw, established in 1994, is one of the world’s leading law firm networks. It comprises of over 115 independent law firms with approximately 4,500 lawyers practicing in over 80 countries worldwide.

In addition to serving our clients directly, our lawyers serve as experts on Middle Eastern laws to numerous foreign companies, individuals and English law Firms in both transactional and litigation matters. Our Firm is distinguished by the depth and scope of its legal advisory services and an unmatched understanding of the business cultures in the region.

The senior lawyers of the Firm have decades of experience in multi-jurisdictional issues in numerous legal systems. In particular the Firm has a strong practice group that specialize in commercial disputes, contracts, personal law issues, labor disputes, telecommunications disputes and regulations, administrative and criminal cases. We have extensive experience in counseling clients on company formation and corporate issues.

The Firm has the expertise and experience to efficiently and competently meet the needs of both international corporations and private investors. Though the Firm is established in 2007, but through its team who gained more than two decades experience in the Omani legal arena, succeeded to build its reputation within the Omani business circuits.

The Firm includes two partners, and several associates. All partners in the Firm are highly qualified and can help international clients with strategic planning in all economic sectors in Oman, particularly banking, power, and oil & gas, real estate projects. They’re qualified and accredited to represent international clients before all Omani judicial and governmental bodies, including the High Court, Arbitration tribunals, and the Tender Board.

The Firm is headed by Managing Partner Mr. Mohamed El Murtada Hamid, a renowned lawyer who has been practicing in Oman since 1986 to this day.

Dr. Rashid Hamed Al Balushi (Partner), is a lecturer of criminal Law at School of Law, Sultan Qaboos University and a Faculty Dean Assistant for academic affairs.

Dr. Rashid worked as a public Prosecution Officer and legal advisor for the Royal Police of Oman (ROP).

Other Associates:

1. Mr. Adam Mohammed Ahmed Al Noor, Senior Associate with 34 years of practice as a lawyer in commercial law, criminal law, litigation, corporate law, trademarks and foreign investments. He is licensed as a High Court lawyer.

2. Ms. Tamadur Hamid Abdulla, Senior Associate with 33 years experience in the legal arena, has worked for reputable firms in Muscat, and is specialized in litigation. She is licensed as a High Court lawyer.

3. Mr. Adam Ahmed Adam Abdallah, Sudanese, with 33 years experience on a variety of legal matters including but not limited to commercial, civil, administrative, corporate, labour ,dispute resolution, banking, arbitration, mediation, criminal and translation of legal documents.

4. Mr. Saif Al Majaali, Associate is specialized in litigation.

4. Mr. Majid Al Shehhi, Junior Associate

5. Mr. Omar Nasser Khamis Al Shuaabi

Consultant:

Mr. Graeme Freear, Consultant based in U.A.E has 30 years of experience in construction industry and specializes in pre-tender contract reviews, contract management, analysis of claims, and advice on prevention, negotiation and resolution of disputes.