Ahmed Al Barwani

Level Up: Unlocking Financial Potential In The Middle East

Welcome to this edition of Law Update, where we focus on the ever-evolving landscape of financial services regulation across the region. As the financial markets in the region continue to grow and diversify, this issue provides timely insights into the key regulatory developments shaping banking, investment, insolvency, and emerging technologies.

Read Now

Eyes
On 2025

Legal Updates in
Middle East & North Africa

2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.

Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.

The leading law firm in the Middle East & North Africa region.

Biography

Ahmed Al Barwani is the Partner and Head of the Oman office, with experience in advising and representing clients in commercial, real estate, and construction disputes before all levels of courts in Oman up to the Supreme Court. Ahmed has specific experience in advising companies in their insolvency and liquidation proceedings under Oman law, and works with clients in restructuring and rescue plans.

Ahmed’s experience extends to other areas of law that include Corporate, Projects, Banking, Rail, and Hotels & Leisure related legal matters.

Ahmed has been an active member in various committees formed by governmental bodies for the purpose of negotiating and drafting international agreements which Oman government enters into and drafting Oman’s laws including Sukuk Regulation, Consumer Protection Law, Anti-Trust Law, amendments to Implementing Regulation of Telecommunication Act, Dispute Resolution Regulation, and Public Consultation Regulation.

Recent Experience

Acting for a regional client before Oman courts in relation to a liquidation of a subsidiary due to capital deterioration.
Acting for the owners of a vessel in relation to enforcement of an arbitral award before Oman courts against charterers.
Acting for a licensed telecommunication company against an operator in relation to a claim for invoices and interests under the main service agreement and the provisions of the Telecommunication Act and its regulations.
Acting for an international bank, acting in its capacity as a guarantor, in a dispute brought by the borrower.
Advising in an international medical supplies and devices contractor in the assessment of potential disputes arising out of the construction of hospitals in Oman.