Banking and Finance (including Islamic Finance)
MAQ Legal’s Banking and Finance practice is consistently ranked among the most experienced and capable in the Sultanate of Oman. Our team advises a broad spectrum of financial institutions, including local and international banks, investment funds, corporates, and state-owned entities. We assist clients in navigating a wide range of financing structures, offering tailored solutions across complex lending transactions and financial products.
Our banking and finance capabilities span:
- Project finance across sectors including oil and gas, power, water, infrastructure, and real estate
- Acquisition finance for cross-border and domestic transactions
- Asset finance, including equipment leasing and aircraft financing
- Syndicated and bilateral lending
- Debt restructuring and refinancing
- Regulatory advice in connection with banking and financial services frameworks
- Derivatives and structured finance, including swaps and other treasury products
Our lawyers possess deep market knowledge, hands-on experience with transaction structuring, and strong working relationships with the Central Bank of Oman and other regulatory bodies, ensuring seamless execution and compliance throughout each transaction lifecycle.
Islamic Finance
MAQ Legal is recognised as a leader in Islamic finance, with a specialised team dedicated to Shariah-compliant financial products and transactions. We regularly advise Islamic banks and windows on a variety of financing structures and product development initiatives, ensuring compliance with both Omani law and Islamic jurisprudence.
Our experience in Islamic finance includes:
- Structuring sukuk issuances and Islamic project finance transactions
- Advising on standard Islamic finance documentation, including ijara, murabaha, mudarabah, wakala, and istisna’a structures
- Supporting Islamic financial institutions with product development and regulatory approvals
- Advising on hybrid financing structures that incorporate both conventional and Islamic elements
Our team has also contributed to market development by working with regulatory authorities on legal frameworks supporting Islamic finance in Oman.
