Dr Ayman Abdulaziz Ali

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Dr Ayman who is a Partner in the Firm and heads one of the Firm’s litigation and arbitration teams is highly regarded as a leading practitioner in the field of dispute resolution in Oman. Dr. Ayman routinely handles complex commercial litigation matters, offering clients the wealth of his expertise and service across industries and jurisdictions. A hallmark of Dr. Ayman’s approach is his keen understanding of a client’s legal requirements and his ability to strategise litigation that is adapted to the significance of the case. Dr Ayman is hugely respected for his expert advice on an array of complex commercial disputes including arbitration, commercial and criminal disputes, business torts, contractual disputes, financial institution disputes, fraud, insolvency, restructuring, environment, and energy matters, and represents an enviable client portfolio of leading corporate companies, banking, and financial institutions as well as private individuals. His expertise also encompasses advising clients on construction and engineering disputes, professional negligence claims, directors’/officers’ liability, and cross-border commercial litigation. Since joining the Firm, Dr. Ayman has been involved in a number of high-profile matters, including several construction and engineering arbitrations, defending a share-price fixing prosecution, a number of bribery prosecutions, advising a leading bank on a complex multi-million dollar cross-border fraud and nullification of arbitral awards. Dr. Ayman has earned a distinguished citation for his renowned practice in defending corporates in various claims relating to contractual disputes in the oil and gas, and power sectors. Additionally, Dr Ayman has contributed tremendously to the Firm as an institution through his keen business development and client relationship management skills. Legal 500: Dr. Ayman Abdulaziz Ali - Recommended since 2016. Chambers Global 2021 - Dispute Resolution: Ayman Abdulaziz Ali has been cited as a highly experienced practitioner who demonstrates broad litigation capabilities across a wide range of areas. He has appeared before all levels of the Omani courts, and is particularly eminent in regard to Shari'a law, commercial disputes and civil litigation. One client stated: "I really enjoyed working with him. I appreciate the detail he provides.". Chambers Global 2020 – Dispute Resolution: Ayman Abdulaziz Ali has been mentioned as a high-profile disputes practitioner who is highly regarded for his work on behalf of major clients, which spans the full gamut of commercial and white-collar criminal disputes. His clients include major domestic banks as well as accountancy firms and construction and energy companies. Chambers Global 2019– Dispute Resolution: Ayman Abdulaziz Ali has been referred to as a popular figure among the firm's clients. Sources observe that he is "excellent" and that "his understanding of Oman's civil law is exceptional." Ali is particularly noted for his litigation work.

Highlights

CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL DISPUTES
Successfully representing a construction company against another construction company in respect of a claim worth more than RO 2 million in a sub-contract dispute.
Has successfully defended a leading international auditing firm against a claim of RO. 12 million as damages allegedly suffered by the claimant on account of negligence of the auditing firm.
Successfully represented a publicly listed company against a Public Authority in arbitration under Omani Law, in respect of a rotation contract.
Successfully represented a leading international car manufacturer in a multi-million Omani Rial claim filed on account of an alleged unjustified termination of an agency agreement.
Jointly with the lead counsel from within the Firm successfully defended a public listed company against a claim of RO 5 million filed by a managing director of the company in respect of unjustified termination of his employment.
Jointly with the lead counsel from within the Firm successfully represented an international company before the Supreme Court in a dispute with respect to supplier contracts.
Acted for a local company against an international company in respect of a dispute arising from under a usufruct agreement for an amount of RO 20 million, before the Appeal and Supreme Court of Oman.
Defending an Omani construction company against a claim of US$27 million in relation to an oil and gas pipeline failure.
Acted for a power company in relation to a construction related class action brought by local residents.
Successfully advising a leading Insurance Company in substantial claims brought against the Company.
Acting for a number of foreign and local companies with respect to claims for breach of contracts relating to non-supply of services, delay in the supply of goods and services, defective / deficient supply of goods and services and claims for compensation on occurrence of force majeure events as provided for by contract;
Successfully defended 31 claims for compensation each for RO 100,000 against our client, an Insurance Company, for damage to the claimant’s homes caused by rock blasting during the building of the highway.
Successfully represented our client in a claim against an Insurance Company and obtained the court’s approval of the settlement of a high-value insurance claim in novel circumstances where the insured client had failed to pay the insurance premium upon renewal of the policy during which period of default a fire broke out and destroyed the insured factory.
Defended Air Services and Transport Company, against a claim filed by an Insurance Company.
CRIMINAL AND COMPLIANCE MATTERS:
Defending corporate and individual clients in cases of bribery, corruption, consumer protection, forgery, fraud, abuse of power/job position, breach of trust and bounced cheques etc under the Oman Penal Code.
Defended clients charged with various offences with regards to insider trading and fraudulent misrepresentation under the Oman Penal Code and the Capital Market Authority Law.
Acted for a client who was being investigated by the Public Prosecution on a charges of money laundering RO 37 Million and advising on the relevance of the allegations, as well as potential risks involved in the process.
ARBITRATION
Successfully represented an Omani Oil Company against a leading law firm in Oman in relation to a tenancy agreement in arbitration under Omani Law.
Successfully represented an employee on account of unjustified termination of employment against a limited liability company in arbitration under Omani Law.
Represented an international engineering company in an arbitration dispute relating to a claim for RO 5 million
Represented an international construction company in arbitration proceedings in defence of a claim filed by a subcontractor. In addition to succeeding in defending the claim, the claimant was required to reimburse all costs and expenses incurred by the client.
Represented an Engineering Consulting Company before the Appellate Court in a case for nullification of an arbitral award
LABOUR
Successfully represented a international client with an Omani presence in the Oil Industry in labour claims filed by 226 employees claiming salary benefits according to the salary schedule in the Company’s HR Manual.
Acted for an iron & steel company in relation to a labour claim filed by an under-performing employee claiming equality in salary and benefits as employees on a higher grade and for reinstatement in the Company’s services.
Successfully represented a well-known construction group in Cyprus, Greece and the Gulf States with an Omani presence against labour claims filed by 47 employees for unfair termination.
SHARIAH MATTER
Successfully represented clients before the Supreme Court in Shariah Law matters, in particular, with regards to nullification of marriage contracts and denial of parentage.

Recent Publications

Chambers Global Practice Guide : Enforcement of Judgements 2020
Chambers Global Practice Guide : Insolvency 2019
Author of a book “The Effect of Nullified Arbitral Award on the Arbitration Agreement”
Author of a book “Claims for Annulment of Arbitral Awards: A Comparative Study”
Author of a book “The limitations on the employer’s disciplinary authority“

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