Corporate & Commercial
Our Corporate and Commercial law practice is led by Paul Sheridan, who has been advising clients regarding business operations in Oman for more than 30 years. Bait Al Qanoon is the go-to firm for first-time foreign investors entering the Oman market through joint ventures, branches, commercial agency arrangements, or, more recently, wholly-owned subsidiaries. We build strong relationships to understand our clients' needs and ensure a smooth turnkey solution for investors. Additionally, we offer high-level support beyond setup to assist clients with their ongoing business activities in Oman. Our clientele includes some of the most respected family-owned groups in Oman, companies listed on the Muscat Securities Market, and closed joint stock companies. Our team of lawyers in Oman is well-equipped to advise clients on both the law and practice, and we maintain strong connections with most Ministries and other government bodies. All our team members are fluent in English, and most also have Arabic as their mother tongue.
Our Services Include
- Company Formation
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Sale and Purchase of Shares and Assets
- Foreign Investments
- Joint Ventures
- Corporate Restructuring
- Legal Due Diligence
- Public Private Partnerships
- Litigation Services

Key Contact
Senior Partner
D: +9682409 2208
M: +9689490 1464
Bait Al Qanoon has advised GFCL-EV, part of GLOBAL INOX Group, in relation to its advanced electric battery chemical project in Salalah Free Zone. The Project will help support and achieve Oman’s Vision 2040 goals of economic diversification and the development of sustainable industries and it will create direct and indirect employment opportunities for many Omanis in a new age industry.
BAQ lead by Senior Partner Paul Sheridan assisted by Mujtaba Ali Kazmi has represented GFCLOman in negotiating a sub-usufruct agreement with Salalah Free Zone and a project offer with InvestOMAN.