Mansoor J Malik is AMJ’s founder, managing partner and head of the firm’s top tier corporate commercial and dispute resolution departments. A UK-qualified barrister, Mansoor has more than 35 years’ experience of law and practice in Oman and is ranked as a star performer and leading lawyer by all major legal directories.

In the non-contentious field, Mansoor’s expertise spans all aspects of corporate, banking and finance law.  He has advised on complex projects and innovative public-private partnerships including many of the jurisdiction’s most significant transactions over the past 35 years in the energy, natural resources, infrastructure, real estate and telecommunications sectors in particular. Today, Mansoor is regarded as the foremost authority on Oman’s privatisation and utilities sector law.  Most recently, he advised the Government of Oman on the restructurings and privatisations of government entities across several key industry sectors. He is also highly regarded as a pioneer in the emergent field of Islamic finance in Oman

In the dispute resolution arena, Mansoor is a listed Oman Court of Appeal arbitrator and enjoys rights of audience before Oman’s Supreme Court.  He advises on a range of project and commercial disputes in Oman, representing parties at every level of the supply chain. In addition to his front-end work, he advises clients on bringing and defending complex and high-value claims in international and domestic arbitration proceedings and has extensive experience of institutional and ad hoc proceedings.

Mansoor is an associate member of leading commercial law barristers’ chambers, 3 Verulam Buildings, London.

Chambers Global ‘Star Individual’ from 2008-2021, ranked Band 1 since 2002 to 2007

Legal 500 Hall of Fame 2018-2021.

IFLR ‘Leading lawyer’ 2012-2021

“Mansoor is very switched-on and has a vast amount of experience in Oman” “.  the oracle on Omani law”…. “He practically is the market. He has a style, and there’s a lot of respect for the practice he’s built.”(Chambers Global 2021) “the leading lawyer in Oman” and “incredibly well respected”,…….(Chambers Global 2020)

“….is a leading light in the Omani market … very knowledgeable with the highest profile in the market…strong reputation for his sage advice and integrity (Legal 500 2021) ‘a highly respected name in the market‘ who ‘marries the law with commercial advice very well‘… ‘hugely respected and knowledgeable‘ and ‘although always in demand he is highly responsive and approachable‘.. ‘the ultimate professional‘ with ‘strong ties to Muscat‘ and ‘a vast network that he leverages to provide a full suite service‘ (Legal 500 2020).

“One of the finest lawyers in Oman. Understands the power and water market very well. Go-to person for innovative type projects (in our case one of the first solar power projects involving a corporate purchaser of power).”High committed with strong legal and industry knowledge.”“Deep local knowledge and experience.”“Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Responsive and pleasant.”(IFLR 1000 2021)   “Excellent.” ….. “Very knowledgeable about Oman law and practice ……..provides consistent and solid support to their clients”. (IFLR 1000 2020)