Litigation and Arbitration
MAQ Legal’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice is known for its expertise in handling a broad range of contentious matters, from routine commercial disputes to high-profile, complex litigation and international arbitration. Our team provides strategic, solution-oriented advice, ensuring that clients’ interests are vigorously represented while seeking to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
We have extensive experience representing clients across a variety of sectors, including banking, construction, energy, real estate, and corporate law. Our litigators are skilled in managing cases in all courts of Oman, from the Primary Commercial Courts to the Supreme Court, and we are also highly experienced in international arbitration forums, including the LCIA, DIFC, and UNCITRAL.
Our services include:
- Commercial and civil litigation, handling disputes related to contracts, intellectual property, banking, and more
- Construction and engineering disputes, including contract claims, delay issues, and performance guarantees
- Employment disputes, advising on matters related to employment contracts, wrongful dismissal, and termination disputes
- Debt recovery, representing clients in efforts to recover outstanding debts through legal processes
- Shariah law disputes, including matters related to inheritance, family law, and other religious law-related cases
- Criminal litigation, advising and representing clients in criminal matters, from investigations through to trial
- Administrative law, advising on public law issues, including regulatory compliance, licensing disputes, and challenges to administrative decisions
- Arbitration, representing clients in local and international arbitration, with expertise in arbitration laws and procedures in Oman and other jurisdictions
- Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation and negotiation, where appropriate to resolve disputes amicably and without resorting to litigation
We have a proven track record of success in both the courts and arbitration tribunals, leveraging our team’s experience, legal acumen, and thorough understanding of both domestic and international legal systems.
MAQ Legal’s international arbitration practice stands out for its ability to handle disputes governed by foreign law and seated outside Oman, including those involving cross-border transactions, multi-party disputes, and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. We provide clients with tailored strategies, ensuring that their objectives are met efficiently and effectively.
