Expertise

Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Our CMNO Banking & Finance practice can help you navigate every aspect of your proposed lending, borrowing and other financing requirements. Our team based in Dubai has particular expertise in Islamic...
United Arab Emirates
Banking & Finance
expertise
Banking & Finance
Our Banking & Finance practice based in Oman can help you navigate every aspect of your proposed lending/borrowing and/or other financial structure. We have expertise in Islamic finance, project finance...
Oman
expertise
Commercial
Achieving business success in highly regulated and competitive markets requires effective management of commercial risks and of your supplier and customer relationships. It is also critical, particularly...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Commercial
Whether you are an international or domestic business active in Oman and the wider Middle East, you can rely on our advice on complex and multi-jurisdictional contractual arrangements and our knowledge...
Oman
expertise
Competition & EU
The regulatory environment in Oman changes on a frequent basis and so it is important that businesses are up to date on the latest developments in competition and consumer protection. We take proactive...
Oman
expertise
Consumer Products
For manufacturers and retailers alike, success in the consumer products sector means driving innovation as well as facing the myriad challenges that come with changing regulatory frameworks, competitive...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Consumer Products
For manufacturers and retailers alike, success in the consumer products sector means driving innovation as well as facing the myriad challenges that come with changing regulatory frameworks, competitive...
Oman
expertise
Corporate
The successful execution of an M&A transaction, whether sell-side or buy-side, requires lawyers who understand their clients` businesses and markets, including the risks associated with their sector and...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Corporate
The successful execution of an M&A transaction or joint venture relationship requires lawyers who understand the practical realities of doing business in the Sultanate of Oman. Our M&A team are structured...
Oman
expertise
Dispute Resolution
CMS boasts an integrated international team of leading dispute resolution lawyers who collaborate closely on advising high-profile multinational and domestic clients on a wide variety of disputes from...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Dispute Resolution
The CMS Oman office has a leading team of local disputes resolution lawyers who collaborate closely on advising high-profile multinational and domestic clients on a wide variety of disputes. Our lawyers...
Oman
expertise
Employment & Pensions
Companies doing business in the Middle East have a number of local employment regulations to take in to consideration. The lack of pensions issues for expats is set off against the statutory requirement...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Employment & Pensions
Employment is a rapidly developing area of regulation and international and domestic businesses in Oman are increasingly facing labour and employment law issues. These include visa issues or disputes...
Oman
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by geopolitical, economic and regulatory pressures. You require advisors who understand your industry and work with leaders of energy...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Energy & Climate Change
A key driver of the global economy, the energy sector is affected by pricing, geopolitical, economic and regulatory pressures. You require advisors who understand your industry and work with leaders of...
Oman
expertise
Funds
Whether you are launching, operating, lending to or investing in a fund or an alternative indirect investment vehicle, or seeking to tap into Middle Eastern capital from abroad, you need to overcome legal...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Funds
Our lawyers regularly work with a wide variety of investment funds with portfolios spanning a diverse range of industry sectors. Whether you are considering investing a fund and/or are a fund looking...
Oman
expertise
Hotels & Leisure
As an owner, investor, lender or operator in the hotels and leisure sector, you encounter complex business issues that require expert solutions. In addition to managing real estate assets, your issues...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Hotels & Leisure
As a government entity, owner, investor, lender or operator in the hotels and leisure sector, you encounter complex business issues that require expert solutions. In addition to managing real estate assets...
Oman
expertise
Infrastructure & Projects
As a sponsor, lender or public sector organisation, you require legal advisors who can help you succeed in complex infrastructure and project financing transactions. Whether you are involved in public...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Infrastructure & Projects
As a public sector organisation, sponsor or lender, you require legal advisors who can help you succeed in complex infrastructure and project financing transactions. Whether you are involved in public...
Oman
expertise
Legal Services Unit
Value for money and securing first class legal advice, delivered to you in the most efficient and cost effective way, is a top priority for organisations. Our Legal Services Unit (LSU) provides access...
Oman
expertise
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Dubai’s vision to become a hub for healthcare tourism, the rapid expansion of local and expat populations across the Middle East, as well as the region’s unique demographics, give rise to opportunities...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Life Sciences & Healthcare
We work with and have established long-term relationships with the top 100 life sciences and healthcare companies in the areas of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, agriculture and food...
Oman
expertise
Private Equity
As a private equity fund, investor or management team, you face daily pressures of valuations, performance, bolt-ons, exit strategies and regulation. The relative availability of debt together with significant...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Private Equity
The CMS Oman office has represented a number of private equity and sovereign wealth funds in their acquisition and disposal strategies and general management of their portfolios across the Middle East...
Oman
expertise
Public Procurement
Having been based in the region for many years, CMS has a detailed understanding of the procurement rules and regulations applicable in the Sultanate of Oman. Our highly skilled lawyers can guide you...
Oman
expertise
Real Estate
We offer the benefit of longstanding experience in the real estate and construction market. In an increasingly active property market, we can advise you on complex cross-border property portfolio sales...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
Real Estate
Our full service real estate team of lawyers have a track record of advising on a diverse range of land acquisition and building maintenance projects including some of the largest and most complex development...
Oman
expertise
TMT - Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Fuelled by increased consumer demand for cutting edge products and low-cost services, your business is faced with the constant battle to offer ‘more for less’. Innovation is key, but you need to overcome...
United Arab Emirates
expertise
TMT - Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Clients come to CMS Oman as a result of our experience with dealing with telecommunications and technology regulation, including our close relationship with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority...
Oman
expertise